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Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams make pitches to become next Lake County sheriff

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Voters will choose between Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams during the Nov. 3...

Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

By Post-Tribune

October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

Gary man gets 24 years for confining woman, killing unborn child

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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July 22, 2026 at 3:48 p.m.

A Gary man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison after admitting he confined...

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Director Michelle Fajman, center, and assistant director Jessica Messler, left, search for the voter-verified paper audit trail that contains the ballot selected to be audited. Messler said she is stepping down because her husband is on the November ballot. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County’s assistant elections director steps down because husband is on ballot

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 22, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Assistant Director Jessica Messler resigned from her position...

New Valparaiso Schools Superintendent Brian Smith smiles while speaking with his wife Sallie Smith and Dion Katsouros during a reception held in his honor at Valparaiso High School Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Smith was selected as superintendent after ending a 13-year tenure in the same job at the School Town of Highland. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘A new chapter’: New Valparaiso superintendent meets community leaders

By Doug Ross

July 22, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith has been going out into the community to...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council unanimously passes green steel resolution

By Maya Wilkins

July 22, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

The Gary Common Council unanimously passed a resolution urging U.S. and Nippon Steel to bring...

Beverly Shores and the Town of Pines are looking into developing a sanitary sewer system and connecting with treatment facilities in a nearby community. The Beverly Shores train station is shown. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Beverly Shores and Town of Pines looking for sewer connection

By Jim Woods

July 22, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.

Beverly Shores and the Town of Pines are looking at options to develop a sanitary...

A flag waves outside of the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Records: Woman claims racial discrimination by Gary schools

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 21, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

A Crown Point woman is suing the Gary Community School Corporation in federal court for racial discrimination and discrimination.

Gas prices have dropped considerably from the spring highs in this May 6, 2026, file photo. Gov. Mike Braun announced on July 2 that he is suspending sales and excise gas taxes for another 30 days, but he would need legislative approval to extend it further. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana communities get back $121 million lost to gas tax holiday

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 21, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

The Indiana Board of Finance unanimously approved a transfer of more than $121 million between...

DNA links 5th Gary cold case killing to Westville inmate: charges

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 21, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

A cold case investigator linked a Westville inmate to a fifth Gary cold case killing,...

Carter Biggs, 16, looks on as his sister Brinley, 10, decorates one of their goat stalls as preparations continue for the opening of the Porter County Fair Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana. The pair, from Kouts, are members of the Pleasant Pioneers 4-H group. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County Fair opens Thursday; preparations nearly done

By Doug Ross

July 21, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

Finishing touches were being added Tuesday in advance of Thursday’s opening of the 173rd Porter County...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lawsuit: Porter County Jail inmate died from lack of medical care
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By Amy Lavalley

July 21, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

The estate of a man who died in Porter County Jail has filed a federal...