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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...

News briefs: Calumet Township hosting open house with food, services

By Post-Tribune

October 12, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

News and events around the area

Hammond man gets 30 years for burglary where woman was killed

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 30, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

Judge Gina Jones sentenced Malik Bunch, 29, to 30 years in prison, with 28 years...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita talks at a press conference at DriveCo CDL Learning Center in Gary on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Rokita said his office is launching "a serious lawsuit" against the Merrillville Town Council for expressing opposition to a potential ICE detention center in the town. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Indiana AG suing Merrillville for opposing potential ICE facility

By Maya Wilkins

July 30, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has taken further action in a dispute with the Merrillville,...

Peter Morikis (left), Executive Director of the district, greets students at 21st Century Charter High School in Gary on Thursday, July 30, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary’s 21st Century Charter students kick off NWI school year

By Carole Carlson

July 30, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Students in black and red polo shirts toted clear book bags through the main entrance...

Woman accused of drunken driving in Portage crash that injured girl on scooter

By Jim Woods

July 30, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

A woman, recently convicted of drunken driving, now faces felony charges for driving while intoxicated...

Both humans and salty puppets comprise the cast of the hit musical “Avenue Q” now playing through Aug. 9, 2026 at Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City. (Dunes Arts Foundation/provided)

Of Notoriety: Puppet applause for Dunes, Maestro Kirk and Willie vocal on issues

By Philip Potempa

July 29, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.

Teresa Torres, executive director of Everybody Counts Inc, tests out the wheelchair loading ramp on a new Gary Public Transportation Corp. Access219 vehicle with help from GPTC deputy general manager of operation Taron Cain on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

NWI survey aims to create report card for disabled and senior citizens

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 29, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Everybody Counts will be launching a survey and community forums to create a Northwest Indiana...

Court briefs: Griffith man could get 10 years in shooting plea deal
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By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 29, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

News from Lake County courts

Portage High School could get solar panels with roof work

By Doug Ross

July 29, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

Portage Township Schools is looking at putting solar panels atop Portage High School when a...

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

Porter Town Council criticizes county’s animal control and demand for more money

By Jim Woods

July 29, 2026 at 10:56 a.m.

Porter Town Council members criticized the performance of Porter County's Animal Control & Shelter Services...

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

Documents: Valparaiso woman charged with stabbing father to death

By Amy Lavalley

July 28, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

Detectives conducting a well-being check at a Morgan Township home Sunday walked into a grisly,...