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News briefs: Calumet Township hosting open house with food, services

By Post-Tribune

October 12, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

News and events around the area

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

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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...

A CTA Blue Line train passes as traffic moves along on the Eisenhower Expressway on the second day of wildfire smoke affecting air quality in Chicago, July 17, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Air quality alerts for Northwest Indiana will continue through the weekend

By Post-Tribune

July 17, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to linger in Northwest Indiana through Monday as...

A June 18, 2025, shooting in Chesterton, in which two officers were injured, prompted calls for Porter and Chesterton to consolidate their police dispatch, resulting in town officials asking for Porter County E-911 Director Debby Gunn to resign. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County E-911 director Debby Gunn confirms resignation

By Shelley Jones

July 17, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Officials in Chesterton and Porter called for 911 Director Debby Gunn's resignation last year after...

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

Lawsuit alleges Portage High School teacher gave student emergency contraception

By Amy Lavalley

July 17, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

A parent alleges in a federal lawsuit that a teacher at Portage High School gave...

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez speaks during an event at Griffith Airport on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department transferred an additional $870,000 in July toward renovating the county’s shooting range. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Sheriff’s Department receives final fund transfer approval for shooting range

By Alexandra Kukulka

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July 17, 2026 at 3:31 p.m.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department transferred an additional $870,000 in July toward renovating the county’s...

Hebron resident Justin White's car, damaged under the limb of a fallen tree from Thursday night's tornadoes, sits parked near the back door of his home on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

FEMA officials to tour Porter County storm damage Monday

By Post-Tribune

July 17, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials will review damage in Porter County from the June 11...

Porter Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Officials search for cause of boom heard in Chesterton and Porter

By Jim Woods

July 17, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

Officials are baffled about what caused a sonic boom-like noise that startled Porter and Chesterton...

The new Wingtip Aviation hangar at the Gary/Chicago International Airport opened Friday, July 17, 2026, almost two years after officials broke ground on the project. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Post-Tribune)

Gary airport celebrates $12 million hangar opening

By Maya Wilkins

July 17, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Wingtip Aviation, a Valparaiso-based company, will occupy the Gary airport’s new $12 million, 97,000-square-foot hangar.

Town of Porter will take time on goat farm proposal

By Jim Woods

July 17, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

The town of Porter's plan commission held a public hearing Wednesday for a proposed mixed-use...

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Worship news: Veterans meal, Vacation Bible School and more

By Post-Tribune

July 17, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Second man charged in July 5 shooting in Gary that killed 10-year-old boy

By Post-Tribune

July 16, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

Israel Olivas, 33, is charged with murder; three counts of attempted murder, a Level 1...