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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
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By Post-Tribune

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

News and events around the area

Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana, Jan. 21, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

New Westville facility could see firing squad executions as state works to pass law

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

An Indiana prison is being built to accommodate firing squad executions as the state works...

Immigration lawyer Alfredo Estrada poses for a photo at his desk at the Hammond Legal Aid Clinic on Friday, December 4, 2020. (Kyle Telechan/Post-Tribune)

Investigator advises 30-day suspension for Merrillville lawyer who allegedly solicited woman for sex

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 2, 2026 at 10:08 p.m.

Alfredo Estrada, 44, of Burke Costanza & Carberry L.L.P., violated professional rules of conduct by...

New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith is presented with school spirit lanyards for himself and his wife, Sallie, by board member Ashley Kruse after being unanimously approved for hire at a special school board meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Brian Smith leaves Highland to serve as Valparaiso’s new superintendent

By Shelley Jones

July 1, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Brian Smith was approved as Valparaiso Community Schools' new superintendent just hours after ending a...

Chesterton Boy Scout Troop 998 members carry a flag down Lincoln St. during Porter's Independence Day parade on July 4, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Guide: Independence Day parades and fireworks in Northwest Indiana

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By Post-Tribune

July 1, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

Here is a guide to Fourth of July activities across the Northwest Indiana region.

Porter County Sheriff's Department, Valparaiso. (Porter County Sheriff's Department)

Police identify Wheatfield woman as victim in fatal crash

By Post-Tribune

July 1, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

A Porter County Sheriff's Department crash report has identified the victim of a fatal wreck...

Portage Indiana Mayor Austin Bonta speaks during his State of the City address, Nov. 19, 2025. He has invited NIPSCO to a public meeting for a presentation on infrastructure and reliability in Portage and Northwest Indiana. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta urges NIPSCO to meet with public on infrastructure, reliability

By Doug Ross

July 1, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta used his “bully pulpit” to invite NIPSCO to a public meeting...

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)

No end date for South Shore Line busing after derailment last month

By Doug Ross

July 1, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District has no end date for busing South Shore Line...

Court news: Plea deal in shooting death, appeals court trims sentence

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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July 1, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Court news from Lake County.

Visitors flock to the water at Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton to escape the summer heat on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘It’s so hot’: Hitting the beach is one way to beat the heat as high temps linger

By Shelley Jones

June 30, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

The heat wave gripping the region was good for business at Indiana Dunes State Park...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, center, gestures during a luncheon in Merrillville, Indiana, Tuesday June 16, 2026. Braun said Tuesday municipalities will be made whole financially after the suspension of gas taxes. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun orders municipalities made whole amid gas tax holiday

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 30, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has directed his administration to make local governments whole amid the...