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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...

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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...

Gym equipment sits inside a damaged home after a tornado passed through the area the previous day Friday June 12, 2026 in Merrillville, Indiana. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Lake County commissioners approve disaster emergency declaration after June 11 storms

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 17, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Commissioners approved a local disaster emergency declaration Wednesday following last...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun gestures while speaking with Jim Juarez, current president of NWI United Chambers as incoming president John Yelkich looks on during a luncheon in Merrillville, Indiana, Tuesday June 16, 2026. Juarez is also president of the Crown Point chamber and Yelkich is president of Hobart’s chamber. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun visits Hobart chamber to talk Bears, economic development

By Maya Wilkins

June 16, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun was the guest speaker at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon, which...

Lake County Government Center, Crown Point. (Joe Puchek / Post-Tribune)

Poll workers address Lake County election board about training practices
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By Alexandra Kukulka

June 16, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections heard from three poll workers about their complaints with...

Sal and Debbie Fogu relax in camp chairs. They died Saturday, June 13, 2026, of carbon monoxide poisoning after fumes from their portable generator entered their RV in Portage. (Vickie Perez/provided)

Palos Hills couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning from generator after storm

By Doug Ross

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

After storms in Portage, a Palos Hills couple died when carbon monoxide from a generator...

Charges unsealed in Gary murder outside restaurant

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 16, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

Charges were unsealed Tuesday after a man was gunned down outside a Gary restaurant. Terrence...

Debris sits on a vehicle near a damaged home, June 12, 2026, after a tornado passed through the area the previous night in Merrillville, Indiana. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Salvation Army offering storm assistance; power being restored after tornadoes

By Post-Tribune

June 16, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

The Salvation Army is responding to the tornadoes that swept through Lake and Porter counties...

James Alan, right, takes a break from painting to greet Gary “Traz” Juarez, of Chicago, on Old Miller Avenue during the Miller Beach Lake Effekt mural painting exhibition in Gary, Indiana, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Alan, originally from Hammond, traveled from Denver, Colorado, to take part in the two-day event. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Miller artists paint on large canvases during street art festival

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By Doug Ross

June 16, 2026 at 12:49 p.m.

Miller’s arts community in Gary attracted muralists for the Lake Effekt Art Fest, further enhancing...

Incoming Washington Township freshman volleyball player Alexa Taylor carries part of a tractor to a debris pile as volunteers gather to help clean up damage on a local farm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘It’s unreal’: Washington Township volleyball team helps clean up Morgan Township farm destroyed by tornado

By Shelley Jones

June 16, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

Washington Township volleyball players spent early Tuesday clearing debris from a Morgan Township farm wiped...

Newly appointed East Porter County School Corp. Superintendent Reid Amones, left, is congratulated by school board president Richard McSparin Monday, June 15, 2026. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

East Porter names Reid Amones as next school superintendent

By Carole Carlson

June 16, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

Merrillville schools administrator Reid Amones is the new superintendent of the East Porter County School...

Court briefs: Charges in highway shooting, scheme alleged in child solicitation case

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 16, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

Court news from around the region.