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DeMotte real estate agent, project manager face off for Indiana State Senate

By Maya Wilkins

October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Democrat Kate-Lynn Holley and Republican James "Jay" Starkey, both of DeMotte, are facing off for...

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...

The U.S. Courthouse in Hammond on Jan. 13, 2021. (Post-Tribune file)

Former Valparaiso man sentenced in dentistry Medicaid fraud

By Maya Wilkins

June 18, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Justyn Arch, 40, was sentenced to 36 months in prison after a Medicaid fraud scheme...

Gary airport, Red Cross holding Tuesday blood drive
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By Post-Tribune

June 18, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

The Gary/Chicago International Airport, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a community...

Graduating PACE students line up before taking the stage for the school's graduation ceremony in Portage on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘You’re the pioneers’: Portage’s PACE Virtual Academy holds first commencement

By Doug Ross

June 18, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

Forty-five of 53 graduates from the new PACE Virtual Academy walked onstage at Portage High...

The Hard Rock in Gary has donated nearly $10 million to various organizations since it opened five years ago. (Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana/provided)

Gary’s Hard Rock saw more than $1 million in large jackpots in May

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 22, 2026 at 11:32 a.m.

Last month, the Hard Rock Casino paid over $1 million in jackpots and had its...

Court briefs: Attempted rape charge for Hobart man, probation in Merrillville shooting

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 18, 2026 at 9:47 a.m.

Lake County court news.

Dr. Paul Sommer of Valparaiso is shown sharing smiles and water space with a white Beluga whale for a promotional photo Nov. 16, 2025, at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. (Paul Sommer/provided)

Of Notoriety: Valparaiso’s Paul Sommer ready to swim Chicago River for friend and funds

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By Philip Potempa

June 17, 2026 at 6:22 p.m.

Valparaiso has its own good guy hero and would-be “man from Atlantis” in the guise...

A homeowner displays a sign opposing the planned data center near the Schahfer Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant, Feb. 9, 2026, in Wheatfield, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

NWI Forum announces $7 billion Amazon data center coming to Jasper County

By Maya Wilkins

June 17, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

County officials unanimously approved the $7 billion Amazon data center campus, called Project Rise, according...

Washington Township volleyball players scour a field for debris as volunteers gather to help clean up damage on a local farm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has scheduled seven additional Mobile Market distributions for community members to receive groceries after last week's tornadoes. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Food bank offering additional mobile markets after tornadoes

By Post-Tribune

June 17, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has scheduled additional Mobile Markets for community members to...

BP operator Joey Igras and fellow locked-out BP Whiting refinery workers picket outside the facility in Whiting, Indiana, on March 24, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gary council passes resolution supporting end to BP lockout

By Maya Wilkins

June 17, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

The Gary Common Council unanimously passed a city resolution calling for an end to the...

Nancy Clifford, interim CEO of Lakeshore Public Media. (Photo courtesy of Lakeshore Public Media)

Lakeshore Public Media announces simulcast of WLPR 89.1, WBAA News 101.3

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 17, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Lakeshore Public Media’s radio station WLPR 89.1 FM will simulcast WBAA News 101.3 FM beginning...