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Flags sit on top of the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana voters asked to weigh constitutional amendment on bail

By Amy Lavalley

October 10, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Indiana voters are being asked to consider a ballot question that would widen a judge's...

A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains by offering some new promotions. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line wants to train kids early with Kit the Fox

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains...

Portage City Hall

User Upload Caption: Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Ave.

Portage considering $60.9 million budget for 2027; final budget will be less
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By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The Portage City Council is considering a $60.9 million proposed budget for 2027. The final...

Gary councilman Darren Washington, D-at large, speaks during a listening session held by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Guest column: Aging electrical infrastructure needs to be addressed

By Darren Washington

August 29, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

Recent storms have exposed a problem that Northwest Indiana can no longer afford to ignore....

New Portage chamber executive sees community unity and growth

By Doug Ross

August 29, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Jamie Gore, new executive director of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, has had an...

Graffiti is seen on the side of a building in downtown Gary off Broadway on Aug. 27, 2026. The city has crews out removing graffiti throughout Gary, which will be supplemented through a grant from the Lake County Board of Commissioners. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council approves graffiti removal grant from Lake County commissioners

By Maya Wilkins

August 29, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

The $300,000 grant will help supplement the graffiti removal project that's already underway in Gary.

A Team Rubicon Disaster Response volunteer cuts branches on a large fallen oak on a Schererville property on Thursday, August 27, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Remarkable helping hands’: Team Rubicon pitches in for post-derecho recovery effort

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By Michelle L. Quinn

August 29, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

Lake County and its surroundings aren’t new to Team Rubicon, the Los Angeles-based veteran-led disaster...

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)

Proposed Crown Point animal rescue gets unfavorable BZA vote

By Anna Ortiz

August 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

A nonprofit animal rescue is seeking support from Crown Point residents after receiving disappointing news...

"Food is Medicine" director Freida Graves welcomes volunteers with IUNited Student Group and the IUN Cross country team as they arrive to plant, feed animals, and perform other chores at Faith Farms in Gary on Friday, March 27, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Guest column: Gary cannot wait for the next disaster to build a preparedness plan

By Freida Graves

August 28, 2026 at 6:16 p.m.

Weather events of this magnitude are going to happen again. We may not know when...

Columnist Philip Potempa, right, and his mother Peggy frame singer Dolly Parton during an interview at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in March 2009. (Philip Potempa/provided)

From the Farm: A Dolly farewell but fond memories and a legacy remain forever

By Philip Potempa

August 28, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

I chose a Dolly Parton recipe during my final Taste of Chicago year, which showcased...

Gary man gets 18 years in driver’s shooting death: police

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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August 28, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

A Gary man was sentenced to 18 years Friday in the high-profile shooting death of...

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

Investigation launched into unanswered Lake County 911 calls on Thursday

By Doug Ross

August 28, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

When a guest needed medical attention during a Food Bank of Northwest Indiana event on...

A member of Rocky Horror in Abundance performs "I'm Going Home" with Tim Curry's Dr. Frank-N-Furter during a showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." (Photo provided by Rocky Horror in Abundance)

NWI Rocky Horror troupe to pay tribute to Tim Curry at Saturday performance

By Anna Ortiz

August 28, 2026 at 6:50 p.m.

The show must go on for northwest Indiana’s loyal band of "Rocky Horror" performers following...