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

By Maya Wilkins

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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...

A defendant leaves the Hammond Federal Courthouse following hearing in the “Operation Porterhouse Parlay” case on May 14, 2026, in Hammond, Indiana. More than 20 people have been charged with crimes related to illegal sportsbook. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Judge to mull whether to release another man in ‘Greek’ gambling ring

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 11, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

A federal judge will soon decide whether to release another man on bond in an...

Burns Harbor was founded in 1967, and its Town Hall was dedicated in 1981. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Cost is rising, but Burns Harbor has a plan to pay for trail

By Jim Woods

June 11, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

The estimated cost has risen to $8.95 million for a 0.82-mile section of the Marquette...

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith at Valparaiso High School Friday, April 17, 2026, as a career fair speaker. His visit and private remarks with students sparked controversy. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso High controversy with Ind. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith resurfaces

By Doug Ross

June 11, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

A parent told the Valparaiso School Board she hoped to hear more about Lt. Gov....

Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce representatives join BJ’s Wholesale Club workers in a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday, June 10, 2026, for the warehouse club’s new 100,000-square-foot store in Portage. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage’s growth brings warehouse club, additional retail and eateries

By Doug Ross

June 11, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Construction has already begun for the new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Portage, but ground was...

Porter Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Porter more hopeful it will get federal grant for sewers

By Jim Woods

June 11, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

The town of Porter learned that it's in line to receive a $746,868 grant to...

Indiana State Police Detective Ben Rector goes inside Rosser Hall in New Chicago Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while conducting a search warrant involving the New Chicago Police Department offices upstairs. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

New raid targets New Chicago Police office in ongoing investigation of former chief

By Carole Carlson

June 10, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Authorities raided the Hobart Township Trustee’s office as the investigation intensified into former New Chicago...

Christine Clarahan, front, peruses the meeting agenda after addressing the crowd during the Munster Plan Commission meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to defer discussion on a proposed data center for the former Lansing Country Club to July 14. (Michelle L. Quinn/for the Post-Tribune)

Munster postpones discussion on data center proposal for country club property
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By Michelle L. Quinn

June 11, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

Conversations on a proposed data center for Munster’s portion of the Lansing Country Club property...

Union members and their families picket in front of the BP facility in Whiting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

BP, USW contract negotiations conclude without end to lockout

By Maya Wilkins

June 10, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

The company announced in a Wednesday morning update that the parties held their 63rd formal...

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. addresses the media during a news conference in July 2021.

Lake County sheriff focuses on gun range amid reports of deteriorating jail conditions

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 10, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department has been working toward renovating the shooting range, including a...

Court filings: Murder case during Hammond drug deal dismissed

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 10, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Lake County prosecutors filed last week to dismiss a Hammond murder case during a drug...