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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

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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

Columnist Phil Potempa was joined by performance artist Cara Schmitt of Munster to share parade announcing duties from the grandstand along Ridge Road for the town of Munster’s 2025 Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025. (Luke Miiller/provided)

From the Farm: Happy 250th birthday America with Disney World memories of 1976 bicentennial

By Philip Potempa

July 3, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

As someone who experienced the 1976 bicentennial, it doesn’t seem that there’s much fanfare surrounding...

Construction crews work on the roof as debris fills the grounds surrounding Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana, on June 15, 2026. The school and facilities were heavily damaged during a tornado that passed through Merrillville June 11. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Andrean hopes to return for fall classes after June tornado damaged school

By Carole Carlson

July 3, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

Still grappling with the impact from a June 11 tornado, Andrean High School officials the...

Worship news: Youth bonfire, faith and fitness, and more

By Post-Tribune

July 3, 2026 at 12:11 p.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Indiana governor Mike Braun answers questions from the audience during the NWI United Chambers luncheon in Hobart, Indiana on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday for final time

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 2, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun extended the Indiana's gas tax holiday for the third and final time...

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

Gary man sentenced to 85 years for Portage arson that killed girlfriend’s mom

By Shelley Jones

July 2, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

A judge sentenced Jesse Chabes, 53, of Gary, to 85 years in prison for setting...

Hobart police said a motorist died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, after driving around crossing gates and colliding with a freight train. (Hobart Fire Department/provided)

One dead in fiery Hobart van-train crash Wednesday

By Carole Carlson

July 2, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

Hobart police said a motorist died Wednesday morning after driving around crossing gates and colliding...

Lighthouse Pier at Washington Park Beach Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Michigan City, Indiana. Swimming near the pier and similar areas is dangerous because of the way the water moves, Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project Executive Director Dave Benjamin said Wednesday during a presentation to the Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project leader stresses need for water safety training

By Doug Ross

July 2, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project Executive Director Dave Benjamin offered warnings about water safety given...

Portage City Hall. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage seeks input on Central Avenue rebuild plan

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By Doug Ross

July 2, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

Construction of the Central Avenue west rebuild in Portage is still three years away, but...

Mark Mendelsohn as Johnny and Kat Evans as Frankie are the stars of Terrence McNally's romantic stage drama "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” through July 12 at Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City. (Tony Martin/provided)

Of Notoriety: Dunes Arts Summer Theatre continues 75th season with ‘Frankie and Johnny’

By Philip Potempa

July 1, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

A new production of "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" playing through Sunday,...

Alana Rice, 5, shops with her dad, Clifton Rice, while their dogs Diana and Prince ride in the cart, July 1, 2026, before the Fourth of July holiday at Dynamite Fireworks Store in Hammond, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

North Lake County reigns as fireworks hub for NWI, Chicagoland

By Anna Ortiz

July 1, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

With the Fourth of July approaching, thousands are packing into the aisles of Northwest Indiana’s...