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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

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...

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

Park Service Lead Charlie Newton sets up a skimmer to vacuum leaves from the bottom of the lazy river on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 as workers prepare Deep River Waterpark for its opening day. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council approves $10 million bond for parks projects

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 16, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

The Lake County Council approved a bond ordinance Tuesday for a $10 million bond and...

A view of the skyline along Interstate 290 as a thick haze from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota settles over Chicago the morning of July 16, 2026. (Peter Tsai/baiduhai)

Northwest Indiana has one week of poor air quality after IDEM alert

By Maya Wilkins

July 16, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Northwest Indiana continues to feel the effects of Canadian wildfire smoke as another Air Quality...

Citizens Action Coalition Program Director Ben Inskeep speaks at a Gary community forum Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the city's public safety facility. Inskeep and other organization officials spoke about rising utility bills and affordability concerns. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council hosts utility affordability forum with Citizens Action Coalition

By Maya Wilkins

July 16, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Three Gary council members brought the Citizens Action Coalition to the city to talk about...

Oregon man gets 20 years for plea deal in ‘81 Griffith slaying

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By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 16, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Gregory C. Thurson, 66, of Eugene, Oregon, pleaded guilty in June to voluntary manslaughter, a...

The town's seal adorns the athletic courts at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center on Broadway in Merrillville. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Merrillville delays rescinding ICE opposition resolution

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 16, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.

The Merrillville Town Council at its Tuesday night meeting voted unanimously to table a resolution...

DNA hit links man to ‘98 Gary slaying, records allege

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 16, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Alfred “Sunday School” Sanders, 68, is charged with murder in the Dec. 29, 1998 death...

Police: Riverdale, Illinois man charged in road rage incident

By Post-Tribune

July 17, 2026 at 10:53 a.m.

A Riverdale, Illinois, man is in jail after an alleged road rage incident in which...

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

Lennar Homes gets OK to build subdivision in Burns Harbor

By Jim Woods

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July 16, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

An 86-home subdivision proposed by Lennar Homes will be the largest new housing development Burns...

Valparaiso City Hall is pictured. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso council to hold hearing on e-bikes in August

By Shelley Jones

July 16, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council will hold a public hearing August 10 on an e-bike ordinance.