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Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams make pitches to become next Lake County sheriff

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Voters will choose between Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams during the Nov. 3...

Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

By Post-Tribune

October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

“Hoosier Star” 2020 judging panel Pastor Dewitt Jackson, left to right, music professor Victoria Garrett and columnist Phil Potempa remained masked throughout the three-hour event in September 2020 because of safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. (LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra/provided)

Of Notoriety: Finalists making history for Hoosier Star finale

By Philip Potempa

August 5, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the talent show “Hoosier Star,” hosted by the...

Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun is dunked by Hobart resident Brooklynn Byrum, 10, on right, during Hobart's National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart Mayor headlines dunk tank at city’s National Night Out event

By Michelle L. Quinn

August 5, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

The line remained long and steady as Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun kept heaving his chlorine-soaked...

Hobart man charged with shooting gun near Lake George

By Post-Tribune

August 5, 2026 at 3:31 p.m.

A Hobart man, 21, faces a felony criminal recklessness charge after an off-duty Hobart police...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Filing: Decades-old Porter County attempted murder case should be dismissed

By Amy Lavalley

August 5, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

Fred Pewitt, 51, is asking for a Porter County case, for allegedly shooting at a...

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder, left, smiles while talking with members of his defense team as they leave the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond, Indiana, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder seeks dismissal of near decade-long case

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 5, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder wants a federal appeals court to dismiss his case stemming...

Portage City Hall. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage council prohibits discharging firearms, other weapons allowed
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By Doug Ross

August 5, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Republicans on the Portage City Council rejected a plea Tuesday to make shooting BB guns...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Records: Gary teen indicted for threats, messaging minors for explicit photos

By Meredith Colias-Pete

August 5, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

Charleston Fallon, 19, was indicted in the U.S. District Court in Hammond for Transmission of...

A visitor walks inside the newly reopened Lake Station city hall in February. (Carole Carlson/For the Post-Tribune)

Lake Station creating new comprehensive plan with RDA grant

By Carole Carlson

August 5, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

The Lake Station Board of Works approved a $100,000 contract Tuesday with American Structurepoint Inc.,...

Planned improvements for Dogwood Park East include a dog park, a skate park, and a new sand volleyball court. (Town of Chesterton/provided)

Chesterton hopes to land federal grant for Dogwood Park

By Jim Woods

August 5, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

The town of Chesterton has applied for a grant to help pay for $1.5 million...

Johnny Serratto, of Portage, prepares to try to dunk Police Chief Michael Candiano in the dunk tank at Portage’s National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Public meets Portage police, firefighters in friendly setting

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By Doug Ross

August 5, 2026 at 11:26 a.m.

National Night Out is designed as a time for the public to meet police and...