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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

Looking toward the Whiting BP refinery from the seventh floor of Calumet College's main academic building after a grand opening was held in Whiting, Indiana, June 4, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

USW officials say continued BP lockout brings investor risk

By Maya Wilkins

July 22, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

USW leaders said BP’s more than four month long Whiting refinery lockout reflects broader environmental,...

Crown Point police investigating death of girl, 14, found in hot tub

By Post-Tribune

July 22, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Crown Point police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl found unresponsive in a...

David Simmons, left to right back row, as “Muscles,” Jeff Rausa as “Knuckles,” Mark Virkler as “Vito Valentino,” Michaelyn Oby as “Josie” and Jack Keilman as “Little Jake” and front row, Piper Burney, left, as “Peppa” and Abby Naden as “Tabby,” are the cast of “Vito’s Vault” dinner theater show in Chicago. (Vito’s Vault/provided)

Of Notoriety: Speakeasy in Hammond, Freddy’s Steakhouse and ‘Jeopardy’ contestant

By Philip Potempa

July 22, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

For one night only, Pat Pohrte is moving his speakeasy and its gangsters and flappers...

Gary man gets 24 years for confining woman, killing unborn child

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 22, 2026 at 3:48 p.m.

A Gary man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison after admitting he confined...

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Director Michelle Fajman, center, and assistant director Jessica Messler, left, search for the voter-verified paper audit trail that contains the ballot selected to be audited. Messler said she is stepping down because her husband is on the November ballot. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County’s assistant elections director steps down because husband is on ballot

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 22, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Assistant Director Jessica Messler resigned from her position...

New Valparaiso Schools Superintendent Brian Smith smiles while speaking with his wife Sallie Smith and Dion Katsouros during a reception held in his honor at Valparaiso High School Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Smith was selected as superintendent after ending a 13-year tenure in the same job at the School Town of Highland. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘A new chapter’: New Valparaiso superintendent meets community leaders

By Doug Ross

July 22, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith has been going out into the community to...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council unanimously passes green steel resolution
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By Maya Wilkins

July 22, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

The Gary Common Council unanimously passed a resolution urging U.S. and Nippon Steel to bring...

Beverly Shores and the Town of Pines are looking into developing a sanitary sewer system and connecting with treatment facilities in a nearby community. The Beverly Shores train station is shown. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Beverly Shores and Town of Pines looking for sewer connection

By Jim Woods

July 22, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.

Beverly Shores and the Town of Pines are looking at options to develop a sanitary...

A flag waves outside of the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Records: Woman claims racial discrimination by Gary schools

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 21, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

A Crown Point woman is suing the Gary Community School Corporation in federal court for racial discrimination and discrimination.

Gas prices have dropped considerably from the spring highs in this May 6, 2026, file photo. Gov. Mike Braun announced on July 2 that he is suspending sales and excise gas taxes for another 30 days, but he would need legislative approval to extend it further. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana communities get back $121 million lost to gas tax holiday

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 21, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

The Indiana Board of Finance unanimously approved a transfer of more than $121 million between...