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Video leads to murder charge for man in shooting outside Valparaiso bar

By Jim Woods

October 12, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Antione Pierson Jr., 22, was formally charged Monday with murder for the shooting death of...

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, speaks with visitors during a monthly meeting of the Gary Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

US Rep. Frank Mrvan highlights work supporting NWI economy at Gary Chamber

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce's featured speaker at its...

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

Boy, 10, killed, man in critical condition after Gary shootings

By Post-Tribune

July 5, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Gary Police are investigating two separate shooting incidents early Sunday morning that killed a 10-year-old...

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Business briefs: NIPSCO donates $25K and Portage man wins book award

By Post-Tribune

July 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

Downed power lines, trees and debris line Broadway in Merrillville, Indiana, on June 12, 2026, after a tornado swept through the previous night. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Displaced Merrillville residents of June tornado want investigation into hotel conditions

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 5, 2026 at 1:00 a.m.

A few residents who lost their housing appeared in person or sent representatives on their...

Court briefs: Possible 45-year sentence after manslaughter plea

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 4, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

Lake County court news.

Crews clean up the extensive damage from a 13-car freight train derailment on June 24, 2026. Replacing the supports and overhead wires for the catenary system that powers the electric passenger trains will take time. (South Shore Line/provided)

South Shore Line adds extra trains as altered schedule continues

By Doug Ross

July 4, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Extra South Shore Line trains will begin operating Monday while the railroad continues to operate...

Portage resident Derek Bood, dressed as Uncle Sam, throws candy to the crowd during Portage's Independence Day parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘America is on a roll’: Portage parade draws 10,000 for nation’s 250th
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By Doug Ross

July 7, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

An estimated 10,000 people turned out Saturday to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a...

A large tree knocked over in the June 24 storm damaged a home on Manor Drive in Griffith. Strong storms left scores of trees down along with property damage. Power crews and residents were cleaning up on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Delay expected for Griffith residents to receive storm damage funds

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 4, 2026 at 11:32 a.m.

Griffith residents who need help with storm-related damage will need to make sure they’ve contacted...

Howard Harmon of Schererville welcomed visitors to look over his 2005 Ford Mustang. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Classic car enthusiasts rev up their engines in Hobart

By Sue Ellen Ross

July 3, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

The Hobart Firefighters IAFF Local 1641 recently held its inaugural Car Show at Festival Park.

This map of Northwest Indiana highlights key locations in the region’s history during the Revolutionary War. (Serena Ard, curator of Duneland History Center/provided)

Northwest Indiana seen as a factor in Revolutionary War

By Doug Ross

July 3, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

When the Continental Congress delegates signed the declaration 250 years ago, Northwest Indiana was largely...

This 1778 British map by Thomas Hutchins shows Cahokia in southern Illinois, near what is now St. Louis, as well as Fort St. Joseph, Trail Creek and Fort Creek. (Serena Ard, curator of Duneland History Center/provided)

The American Revolution: ‘History is connected to so many things’

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By Doug Ross

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

So what would Northwest Indiana be like if the Declaration of Independence had never been...