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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

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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...

Valparaiso Utility Director Matt Zurbriggen addresses the Valparaiso City Council Monday, June 8, 2026, while Andy Mouser, principal with Baker Tilly municipal advisers, looks on. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso council approves bond for water utility improvements

By Shelley Jones

June 10, 2026 at 9:37 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council approved a revenue bond not to exceed $10 million for construction...

Keith and Pat Kremer raise champagne flutes to toast their 29th wedding anniversary on July 7, 2019, in the ballroom of The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. Keith Kremer died at age 76 on June 4, 2026. (Philip Potempa/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘Coach’ and carpenter Keith Kremer, who showcased Hope Diamond, ruby slippers, dies at 76

By Philip Potempa

June 10, 2026 at 9:23 a.m.

Keith J. Kremer, 76, of Lansing, died last week on June 4, 2026, with his...

Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall explained details of the 2023 schools budget at the Sept. 11, 2023, city council meeting. McCall is leaving the district for the private sector. (Phillip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso School Board ready to hire new superintendent

By Doug Ross

June 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Valparaiso School Board is in contract negotiations with a finalist to succeed Superintendent Jim...

An FBI representative confirmed federal agents raided Mega Cash Pawn in Hobart Monday, June 8, 2026, where former New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo allegedly sold a gun tied to an active police investigation. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Feds confirm raid on pawn shop where ex-New Chicago top cop sold gun

By Meredith Colias-Pete

June 11, 2026 at 6:59 a.m.

Federal agents raided a Hobart pawn shop Monday where former New Chicago Police Chief Earl...

Hebron resident Tom Lincoln, center, holds up a "No Data Center" sign during a Lake County Council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council approves zoning changes for Eagle Creek Township data center amid opposition

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 10, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

Dozens of people packed the meeting room as the Lake County Council approved two ordinances...

Merrillville High School freshman Autumn Long, 14, uses an ultra sound device to scan an abdomen as Dr. Cheryl Brody explains what she’s seeing as Zipporah Melton holds a screen and Bree Cody waits her turn during the Kids College program at Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This year's theme, "New Generation Academy,” engaged more than 50 rising sixth- through eighth-grade students from across Illinois and Northwest Indiana. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Former IUN Kids College participants give back for this year’s students

By Maya Wilkins

June 9, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

Kids College is a weeklong program that runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every...

Hobart residents file injunction for data center decisions made at meeting

By Deborah Laverty

June 11, 2026 at 8:57 a.m.

Six Hobart residents filed a petition seeking a judicial review and injunction relief over decisions...

Parent Jennifer Hora speaks at the Monday, June 8, 2026, Valparaiso School Board meeting about the new school cellphone ban. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso schools policy on cellphones is up for revision
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By Doug Ross

June 9, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The Valparaiso School Board Monday put a policy on cellphones on hold. A state law...

Valparaiso City Hall is pictured. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Fence divides Valparaiso council over YMCA and housing development

By Shelley Jones

June 9, 2026 at 11:56 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council sparred Monday over whether a housing development needs a fence for...

An exterior shot of the renovated Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Chesterton agrees with Porter to terminate police dispatch by Oct. 1

By Jim Woods

June 9, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Chesterton's Town Council formalized its intention to terminate the joint police dispatch center with Porter by...