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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...

A sign posted to the front door of Munster's Parlor Doughnuts location let customers know it was closed Saturday due to a partial power outage. (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Intermittent NIPSCO outages plaguing communities still recovering from Aug. 11 storm

By Post-Tribune

September 6, 2026 at 9:47 a.m.

Some of the communities hardest hit by the Aug. 11 derecho — including Gary, Portage...

NWI schools weigh options, negotiate with state over makeup days after August storm
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By Doug Ross

September 5, 2026 at 11:48 a.m.

Area schools are negotiating with the Indiana Department of Education over how to address instructional...

Valparaiso Community Schools administration building, 3801 N. Campbell St. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso School Board cancels ex-superintendent’s contract

By Doug Ross

September 5, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

Former Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall no longer has a consulting contract with the...

Downed trees block traffic on Meridian Road after a storm passed through Valparaiso, Indiana, Monday, August 11, 2026. NIPSCO reported approximately 288,000 customers without power following the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the baiduhai)

Lake County Council, other officials express concerns with NIPSCO

By Maya Wilkins

September 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The council, on Tuesday, will vote on a resolution opposing NIPSCO rate increases, which will...

A replicated statue of Frank-n-Stein lies nearly finished at Dave Distler’s house in Noblesville. He added the hands and feet after completing the head and body. (Photo provided by Dave Distler)

It’s Alive!: Reanimated Frank-N-Stein to visit Gary on Sept. 13

By Anna Ortiz

September 6, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

Decades ago, a 26-foot monster vigilantly stood watch over Gary, a foaming root beer in...

Columnist Philip Potempa, far right front, is shown at age 7 with his older siblings Pam, left, age 10, and David, age 15, on the first day of the new school year in August 1977 as posed by their mother for a keepsake photo with the “farm liberty bell.” (Potempa Family Collection/provided)

From the Farm: Family farm hails forever salute to America’s birthday and neighbors

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By Philip Potempa

September 4, 2026 at 5:56 p.m.

Today’s column gives a nod to our mom’s tradition of snapping an annual “Back to...

Munster resident Ryan Dean speaks during Munster Plan Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The commission was considering a variance for a project at the former Lansing Country Club that would permit data centers. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Firm withdraws plan that could have brought data center to Munster

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 4, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

The developer who considered bringing a data center to Munster formally withdrew its Plan Commission...

The site of a planned John Deere site is located just southwest of Interstate 65 is seen from Indiana 2 in South Lake County by the Hebron and Lowell exits. It's part of an Eagle Creek Township economic development area that's under consideration by the Lake County Council. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council to look at Eagle Creek Township economic development plan

By Maya Wilkins

September 4, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

At its Tuesday meeting, the council will vote on the economic development agreement affecting Eagle...

A Flock camera sitting over a Highland Park, Illinois, city parking lot. The devices are cropping up increasingly in the news over privacy concerns, and their potential misuse. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Special prosecutor appointed in ex-Chesterton police officer Flock case

By Jim Woods

September 4, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan has been appointed as a special prosecutor to determine if...

James Johnson uses a driving simulator during a public hearing about planned changes to the intersection of Indiana 49 with Calumet Avenue and County Road 950 North in Chesterton on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at Town Hall. Johnson lives near the intersection. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Crashes and future growth drive Ind. 49 intersection project

By Jim Woods

September 4, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

On their way to a public hearing on a proposed solution for a problematic Chesterton...