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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

By Amy Lavalley

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.

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

By Maya Wilkins

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

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

Trial opens for man accused of gunning down ex-wife on Hammond street

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 29, 2026 at 1:21 p.m.

Allen Oscar Woods, 41, of Hammond, formerly of Houston, is on trial this week, charged...

The Portage Township School Board is considering a $98.9 million budget for 2027. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage School Board considering $98.9 million budget

By Doug Ross

September 29, 2026 at 11:33 a.m.

The Portage Township School Board is considering a $98.9 million budget for 2027. A vote...

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

Duneland Y project gets challenge pledge from unnamed foundation

By Jim Woods

September 29, 2026 at 10:04 a.m.

A foundation is offering a matching contribution of up to $12 million for whatever funds...

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

Florida man gets nearly five years in prison for 2022 Hammond armed robbery

By Post-Tribune

September 28, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

Andrew Wells, Sr., 51, received 57 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised...

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Cedar Lake man indicted for allegedly receiving child porn

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 28, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

Corey James Jones, 29, of Cedar Lake was charged in the U.S. District Court in...

Downed trees block traffic on Median Road after a storm passed through Valparaiso, Indiana, on Aug. 11, 2026. (Another state committee plans to discuss NIPSCO’s response to prolonged Northwest Indiana power outages following the powerful storm. Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana statehouse committee to investigate power outages after August storm

By Maya Wilkins

September 28, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

Another state committee plans to discuss NIPSCO and its response to prolonged Northwest Indiana power...

Gary man facing attempted murder charge for allegedly beating woman

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 28, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

A Gary man is facing an attempted murder case after a beating left his girlfriend...

Orland Park woman dies after being ejected in I‑80/94 crash

By Post-Tribune

September 28, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

An Orland Park, Illinois woman was killed Sunday morning after she was ejected from her...

Tinsley Moffitt, 7, plants one of the nearly 100 marram grasses during the National Public Lands Day event at the Indiana Dunes State Park campground in Chesterton, Indiana, Sept. 26, 2026. Moffitt, of Plainfield, Indiana, was camping with her mother and father and decided to join other volunteers for the event. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Volunteers transplant marram grass at Indiana Dunes State Park
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By Doug Ross

September 28, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

Marram grass growing in a parking lot was transplanted into a more appropriate spot Saturday...