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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...

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Video leads to murder charge for man in shooting outside Valparaiso bar

By Jim Woods

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...

Tribune Columnist Phil Potempa, left, interviewed Towle Theater Managing Director Jeff Casey on the Sept. 15, 2021, episode of the Of Notoriety radio show in the Hammond studios of WJOB 1230 AM. Casey and co-founder Kevin Bellamy announced their retirement from the theater in 2024. (Provided/Tony Panek)

Of Notoriety: Hammond’s Towle Theater in leadership transition

By Philip Potempa

July 8, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

Two years ago I reported big changes for Towle Theater in Hammond as the stage...

Governor Mike Braun speaks with Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, during the Fireside Chat portion of the Innovate Northwest Indiana program held at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday July 8, 2026. This year was the fourth for the program that also featured a panel discussion of local politicians and business leaders. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a...

The U.S. Courthouse in Hammond on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Court briefs: Woman wants release on house arrest before sentencing
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By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 8, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Lake County, Indiana court news.

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

Gary tweaking recycling program to reduce waste

By Carole Carlson

July 8, 2026 at 5:19 p.m.

Gary is revamping its year-old curbside recycling program, cutting back to a biweekly pickup schedule...

Portage’s Founders Square, pictured on Friday, June 7, 2024. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Portage police to get 6% raises this year as budget tightens

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 10:14 a.m.

The Portage City Council approved 6% raises for the police department on Tuesday.

A Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District crew removes equipment damaged in a June 24 freight train derailment on the Grand Calumet River Bridge. (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District/provided)

South Shore Line’s limited service expected to last two more weeks

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

Repairs are underway to the South Shore Line’s infrastructure damaged by a June 24 freight...

People walk into the Indiana Statehouse on Feb. 26, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana House Democratic Caucus finds candidates for most House seats

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By Alexandra Kukulka

July 7, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

The vast majority of Indiana House seats have Democratic candidates, which local Democratic Party leaders...

Firefighters exit the area at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in the 5100 block of North California Avenue after a gunman shot two officers Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Indiana woman pleads guilty to buying gun used in Swedish hospital shooting

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 7, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Olivia Burgos, 23, of La Porte, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Hammond...

Sixteen NWI communities earn INDOT Community Crossings grants

By Post-Tribune

July 7, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Thirteen Lake County and three Porter County cities and towns have been awarded state matching...

Mother anguished as daughter’s alleged killer rejects latest plea offer

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 7, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

A distraught mother screamed in anguish Tuesday once her daughter’s alleged killer walked out of...