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The Valparaiso Police Department. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Police: One dead after overnight shooting in Valparaiso, two in custody

By Post-Tribune

October 10, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

One person is dead and two people are in custody after a fatal shooting and...

Despite a scarce peach harvest for fall 2026, Columnist Philip Potempa and his family made 48 jars of homemade peach preserves in September, now stored in the farm cellar for winter menu enjoyment and holiday gifts. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Peaches scarce this season, pits once prized as controversial cancer treatment

By Philip Potempa

October 9, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Whether in Michigan or Northwest Indiana orchards, peaches ranked among the many compromised fall harvests...

A stretch of field across from the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA could potentially be the site of Crown Point’s first pet adoption and resource center, New Leash on Life. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Crown Point council denies rezoning for proposed animal rescue, clinic

By Anna Ortiz

October 9, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Plans for an animal adoption center and clinic on the south side of Crown Point...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

‘Perfect storm’ contributed to why Lake County 911 calls went unanswered on Aug. 27

By Maya Wilkins

September 9, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Lake County Commissioner Mike Repay said 911 dispatch scheduled maintenance needs to be communicated through...

An unabashed Green Bay Packers fan, former Lake County Councilwoman Bobbi Costa wears a cheese grater hat at her family's behest after the Chicago Bears beat the Packers last year. Costa was a legendary trash-talker when it came to football, according to her daughter. (Photo provided by Kris Sakelaris)

Former Hammond councilwoman Bobbi Costa, 88, remembered for her wit, Packer fandom

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 10, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

Former Hammond and Lake County councilwoman Bernadette “Bobbi” died suddenly August 30. She was 88.

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, center, Gary/Chicago International Airport chairman Tom Collins Jr., on left, and Gary Common Council president Linda Barnes-Caldwell laugh together after cutting the ribbon on the airport's newly-constructed air cargo campus on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

New $24 million cargo hub opens at Gary airport

By Carole Carlson

September 9, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The Gary/Chicago International Airport planted its flag in the cargo business Tuesday atop a $24...

Portage doesn’t want land saved for future park
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By Doug Ross

September 9, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

Developer Mel Gore set aside two acres for a park in his Cardinal Crossing subdivision...

Northern Indiana Public Service Company displays different metering technologies during a community customer care center event at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Public interest group asks that NIPSCO expand refunds for broken gas meters

By Post-Tribune

September 8, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

The Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana is recommending that the Northern Indiana Public Service Company...

East Chicago man on trial for allegedly killing teen who snuck in apartment

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 8, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

An East Chicago man is on trial this week, charged with allegedly shooting a teen...

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing rate increases from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company Tuesday. (Post-Tribune file)

Lake County Council passes resolution against NIPSCO rate increases

By Maya Wilkins

September 8, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing NIPSCO rate increases that are part...

Lake County Council unanimously passes economic development agreement

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By Maya Wilkins

September 8, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The agreement affecting Eagle Creek Township near Lowell passed the Lake County Council in a...

Larry Brechner (Lauren Brechner/provided)

‘Everybody knew him’: Northwest Indiana arts icon Larry Brechner dies

By Doug Ross

September 8, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Longtime Northwest Indiana arts icon Larry Brechner, 71, died Thursday morning at his home, which...

Amazon packages are strewn across the eastbound Interstate 80/94 Burr Street exit in Gary early the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, after a semi crash. (WAFFCO Towing/provided)

Police: Trucker ejected, injured after crash on eastbound I-80/94 exit ramp

By Post-Tribune

September 8, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

A truck driver suffered injuries Tuesday after police said he was ejected when he sideswiped...