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Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat

By Anna Ortiz

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...

Saxiphonist Damico Brown performs at the Gary Metro Center Station as part of the Arts on the Move program, a partnership between the Gary Public Transportation Corporation and the Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Replacing the downtown station has advanced to the next stage. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Metro Station replacement advances with architect search

By Doug Ross

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is starting the search for an architect to replace...

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...

Attorney Kenneth J. Allen speaks about a class-action lawsuit his firm filed against NIPSCO during a press conference in Chesterton Friday, August 14, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Storm-related lawsuit against NIPSCO amended with additional plaintiffs

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By Amy Lavalley

August 18, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

A class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO claiming negligence over the utility's vegetation management plan has...

Sisters Erin Wenneker, left, and Katie Cavinder clear downed trees along Jefferson Street in Portage, Indiana, on Aug. 11, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage’s storm damage compared to category 2 hurricane

By Doug Ross

August 18, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

Crews from elsewhere helping Portage recover from last week’s major derecho have experience with storm...

Andrean High School students gather under "Jesus Speaks to the Children" mosaic on Tuesday, the first day of school. (Carole Carlson/For the Post-Tribune)

Two months after tornado, Niner Nation returns home

By Carole Carlson

August 18, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

A group of freshmen grinned linked arms together and grinned for cameras Tuesday under the...

Gary's former Lincoln Achievement Center has been sold to the Steel City Charter School and will house its K-12 enrollment. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Storm damages Steel City’s new home

By Carole Carlson

August 18, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

Gary's Steel City Academy Charter School suffered a storm setback on Aug. 11 when its...

A town of Chesterton dump truck drops off downed limbs at Dogwood Park Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Downed tree limbs from storm posing challenges in Chesterton

By Jim Woods

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August 18, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

It will probably take a couple months to dispose of all the trees and limbs...

Remnants of a home destroyed by a natural gas explosion on Harrison Avenue in Portage, Indiana on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The explosion claimed the life of an 86-year-old Leona Rice. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Northwest Indiana communities frustrated with extended NIPSCO outages

By Maya Wilkins

August 17, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

As thousands remain without power dating from last Tuesday's storms, Northwest Indiana community leaders and...

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley

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Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley pleads guilty to OWI

By Amy Lavalley

August 17, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor count of operating...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun answers questions from the media during a press conference at the Central Fire Station in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Braun details Indiana resources amidst statewide storm recovery

By Maya Wilkins

August 17, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun gave an update about Indiana's storm recovery efforts, including listing available state...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Man with theft record accused of stealing during storm aftermath

By Jim Woods

August 17, 2026 at 2:12 p.m.

During the aftermath of last week's storm, a Portage man was charged with felony theft...

Porter County Sheriff's Department Patrolmen Chase Peiffer, on left, and Brandon Kestle look out the back of their vessel as they boat off the shores of Porter County on Saturday, August 15, 2026. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County officers now patrolling by boat and horseback

By Shelley Jones

August 17, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

The Porter County Sheriff's Department's new marine and mounted enforcement units combine public relations with...