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Flags sit on top of the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana voters asked to weigh constitutional amendment on bail

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By Amy Lavalley

October 10, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Indiana voters are being asked to consider a ballot question that would widen a judge's...

A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains by offering some new promotions. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line wants to train kids early with Kit the Fox

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains...

Portage City Hall

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Portage considering $60.9 million budget for 2027; final budget will be less

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The Portage City Council is considering a $60.9 million proposed budget for 2027. The final...

FEMA Administrator Cam Hamilton looks on as Indiana Governor Mike Braun speaks during a press conference addressing continuing state and federal storm recovery efforts at the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center in Gary, Indiana on Monday. August 31, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Mike Braun suspends Indiana gas taxes into October

By Carole Carlson

September 3, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun extended the suspension of state taxes on gasoline Thursday, giving motorists a...

Gary mayor reacts to security officer death; sheriff not yet releasing footage

By Maya Wilkins

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September 3, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

The investigation into the death of Kenneth Williams, 67, is still pending, said Mayor Eddie...

A Flock camera sitting over a Highland Park, Illinois, city parking lot. The devices are cropping up increasingly in the news over privacy concerns, and their potential misuse. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Porter County prosecutor switches gears, calls for outside investigation into deputy’s Flock usage

By Amy Lavalley

September 3, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann is calling in a special prosecutor to examine the case...

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

Court news: Alleged ‘Greek’ gambling leader seeks release

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 3, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Court news from across the region.

Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson speaks about amenities in the department's new building during a walkthrough of the facility on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. He said Wednesday an officer resigned and is under investigation for his use of license plate reader data. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

State police to investigate ex-Chesterton police officer for Flock camera data access

By Jim Woods

September 3, 2026 at 2:01 p.m.

Indiana State Police will investigate whether there were potential criminal violations by a Chesterton police...

Visitors walk toward the entrance of the new Gary YMCA at the Tolleston Opportunity Campus for a grand-opening event and dedication ceremony on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

New Gary YMCA expected to create new opportunities for residents

By Doug Ross

September 3, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

The Gary YMCA at Tolleston Opportunity Campus and its partners will create new opportunities for...

“Piano Men: Generations,” starring son and father piano keyboard kings Nick, left, and dad Terry Davies, team up as the April 2027 finale concert for the Lakeshore Community Concert series, which includes six performance dates launching Sept. 8 at Munster High School Auditorium. (Lakeshore Community Concerts/provided)

Of Notoriety: Lakeshore Community Concerts launches 2026-27 season on Sept. 8

By Philip Potempa

September 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Carolyn Borchardt, president of Lakeshore Community Concerts, explains that there is a formula for how...

Dee-Etta Wright, center, is pictured when she was hired as chief operations officer by the Gary Community School Corporation July 10, 2024. Wright is seated between Jovanka Cvitkovich, left, the schools’ human resources director, and athletic director Hank Kilander, right. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Fired Gary schools official files federal discrimination suit

By Carole Carlson

September 2, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

A former Gary Community School Corp. official filed a lawsuit against the district Aug. 19,...

Sisters Erin Wenneker, left, and Katie Cavinder clear downed trees along Jefferson Street in Portage, Indiana, on Aug. 11, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County residents, businesses offered storm assistance

By Post-Tribune

September 2, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

A one-stop information center is setting up shop at Woodland Park in Portage to assist...

NIPSCO employees look on as a firefighter walks through the remains of a destroyed home following an explosion on Harrison Avenue in Portage, Indiana, on Aug. 11, 2026. Portage officials expressed their disappointment in statewide officials Tuesday for their response in the wake of the Aug. 11 derecho. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage officials slam state response after Aug. 11 derecho devastated the city

By Doug Ross

September 4, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

Portage officials expressed their disappointment in Gov. Mike Braun and other statewide officials for their...