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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...

Volunteer Donald Williams stacks boxes to be distributed at the Food Bank of NWI in Merrillville on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Northwest Indiana food bank, United Way work together for USW food drive

By Maya Wilkins

June 14, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and United Way Northwest Indiana have partnered for mobile...

John Pisowicz, of Crown Point, is stretchered to the hazmat tent after being pulled from a simulated aircraft accident during the triennial full-scale emergency preparedness exercise at the Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, Indiana, Saturday, June 13, 2026. More than 50 volunteers from Indiana and Illinois helped provide victims of a simulated aircraft accident during the exercise. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

First responders, airport personnel, volunteers help with disaster drill at Gary airport

By Michelle L. Quinn

June 14, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

A disaster exercise held at the Gary/Chicago International Airport saw several fewer emergency management departments...

The Genesius Guild began in 1982 as a part of the summer vacation bible school inside the First United Methodist Church in Hammond. (Lisa Sowa-Downs/provided)

Hammond theater guild seeks next stage of life after loss of longtime home
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By Anna Ortiz

June 13, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

A Hammond theater guild is seeking their next stage as the curtains close on their...

Balloon animals and face painting are among the attractions planned at the new Sand + Steel Art Fest set to run June 26-28 (Valparaiso Creative Council/provided)

Valparaiso’s new arts fest to debut June 26-28 at Central Park Plaza

By Doug Ross

June 13, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

Sand + Steel Art Fest, at Central Park Plaza, is a joint venture of Valparaiso...

Neighbors and friends gather to help Hebron farmer Ryan Kats salvage equipment from a pole barn collapsed by Thursday's tornado on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Weather service confirms at least three tornadoes in Northwest Indiana

By Post-Tribune

June 13, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

At least seven confirmed tornadoes went through Illinois and Northwest Indiana Thursday night, including an...

Cans of food to be packed and distributed sit on a table as volunteers walk nearby at the Food Bank of NWI in Merrillvle on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Report: 39% of Northwest Indiana households can’t afford basic needs

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 13, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

In Northwest Indiana, 39% of households have a hard time affording six basic needs: housing,...

A Hammond man is in custody in connection with a shooting on I-80/94, according to Indiana State Police. (Indiana State Police/iprovided)

Police: Hammond man charged after shooting on I-80/94

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By Post-Tribune

June 13, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

A Hammond man is in custody and charged with three felonies for a June 8...

Accordion player Dick Contino performs onstage with his band in the ballroom at Drury Lane Martinique Dinner Theatre in Evergreen Park, Illinois, on Dec. 31, 2003, for an afternoon “early” New Year’s Eve celebration concert. (Philip Potempa/provided)

From the Farm: John R. Lazzara’s passing rekindles memories of Drury Lane Martinique Theatre

By Philip Potempa

June 18, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

This year took another theater great from us: Chicago south side stage icon John R....

Hebron resident Justin White's car, damaged under the limb of a fallen tree from Thursday night's tornadoes, sits parked near the back door of his home on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘We watched it develop’: Indiana residents clean up, assess damage after Thursday night tornadoes

By Post-Tribune

June 12, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Northwest Indiana residents are assessing the damage and cleaning up after the National Weather Service...

Oregon man faces 20 years for 1981 Griffith murder after plea in cold case

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 12, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

An Oregon man faces a 20-year prison sentence after he admitted to killing a Griffith...