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Dayna Schmidt-Johnson, of Chicago, helps block the wind as organizer Idgie Kelley lights candles during a solidarity event for survivors of sexual assault at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, Thursday, October 8, 2026. Kelley, of Griffith, said 185 candles were lit to represent reports of sexual assault from the top five Indiana universities in 2024. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso vigil brings to light sexual assaults on college campuses

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October 9, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

There were no megaphones, no marches, no speeches -- just tealight candles on two tables,...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County 911 director details staffing struggles to council

By Maya Wilkins

October 9, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

The Lake County 911 department is requesting $350,000 be moved to its overtime budget to...

Worship news: Prayer walk, fall retreat, pastor appreciation and more

By Post-Tribune

October 9, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Gretchen Greear, left to right, Nicholas Ian and David Cerda portray the late movie star Joan Crawford in various stages of her lifetime and career in “Joan Crawford Goes to Hell,” written by Cerda and produced by his Hell in a Handbag Productions as a parody, which closes Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (Rick Aguilar Studios/provided)

Of Notoriety: David Cerda celebrates 25 years on stage; ‘Wizard of Oz’ returns to TV

By Philip Potempa

October 1, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

David Cerda is forever hailed in the Windy City as the king of stage camp...

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

Gary man sentenced to almost 4 years for bringing machine gun to school

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September 30, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 46 months in prison on Tuesday for bringing a...

Regular unleaded gasoline prices are posted Wednesday at the BP, located at 747 Ridge Road in Munster. (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday, adds diesel relief into November

By Maya Wilkins

September 30, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Braun announced the suspension of gas usage and excise taxes through Nov. 4 and suspended...

Ray and Leann Benninger arrive for the dedication of improvements to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Shirley Heinze Land Trust is moving its headquarters to the former Trailyard Restaurant site in Valparaiso. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Shirley Heinze Land Trust moving to former Trailyard site in Valparaiso

By Doug Ross

September 30, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

Shirley Heinze Land Trust is moving its headquarters to the former Trailyard Restaurant site in...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, and Valparaiso staff and administrators break ground on the Weston Street Storm Sewer Project in downtown Valparaiso Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

‘An important milestone’: Valparaiso’s sewer, stormwater separation is 90% complete

By Shelley Jones

September 30, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

The city of Valparaiso broke ground on 1,200 feet of new sewer that will separate...

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

Portage zoning board approves Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros Coffee

By Doug Ross

September 30, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Chick-fil-A and Dutch Bros Coffee got quick approval by the Portage Board of Zoning Appeals...

Lake County election officials test voting machines on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County election officials put voting machines through their paces

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 29, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

After Tuesday’s board meeting, Lake County Election Board members and other employees conducted the second...

Ricardo Camarena lifts his neighbor Rayshawn Hackey, 6, while playing on the roots of a tree outside their homes on 26th Ave. in Gary, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The tree was toppled Aug. 11. A group of state legislators spent nearly seven hours Monday looking at NIPSCO’s response to the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana statehouse hosts marathon committee meeting into NIPSCO’s storm response

By Maya Wilkins

September 29, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

The committee passed recommendations for future legislation, including requiring procedures for power restoration and for...

The Buffalo Soldiers local regiment circled the arena in uniform to begin the day’s competitions. Today’s veterans still carry the tradition of celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers and Black service members. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Rodeo rallies horseback riders across nation to Gary

By Anna Ortiz

September 29, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Equestrians traveled from Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and from across Indiana to compete in...

Lake County finance director details how property tax cuts will affect Gary

By Maya Wilkins

September 29, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Gary Common Council Vice President Darren Washington, D-at large, hosted a community forum looking at...