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Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

By Post-Tribune

October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat

By Anna Ortiz

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...

Saxiphonist Damico Brown performs at the Gary Metro Center Station as part of the Arts on the Move program, a partnership between the Gary Public Transportation Corporation and the Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Replacing the downtown station has advanced to the next stage. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Metro Station replacement advances with architect search

By Doug Ross

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is starting the search for an architect to replace...

Remnants of a home destroyed by a natural gas explosion on Harrison Avenue in Portage, Indiana on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The explosion claimed the life of an 86-year-old Leona Rice. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Northwest Indiana communities frustrated with extended NIPSCO outages

By Maya Wilkins

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August 17, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

As thousands remain without power dating from last Tuesday's storms, Northwest Indiana community leaders and...

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley

- Original Credit: Christopher Buckley

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley pleads guilty to OWI

By Amy Lavalley

August 17, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor count of operating...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun answers questions from the media during a press conference at the Central Fire Station in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Braun details Indiana resources amidst statewide storm recovery

By Maya Wilkins

August 17, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun gave an update about Indiana's storm recovery efforts, including listing available state...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Man with theft record accused of stealing during storm aftermath

By Jim Woods

August 17, 2026 at 2:12 p.m.

During the aftermath of last week's storm, a Portage man was charged with felony theft...

Porter County Sheriff's Department Patrolmen Chase Peiffer, on left, and Brandon Kestle look out the back of their vessel as they boat off the shores of Porter County on Saturday, August 15, 2026. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County officers now patrolling by boat and horseback

By Shelley Jones

August 17, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

The Porter County Sheriff's Department's new marine and mounted enforcement units combine public relations with...

The city of Valparaiso recently swore in a new class for the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Council. (City of Valparaiso/provided)

News briefs: Produce prescription, program on Bulgaria and more

By Post-Tribune

August 17, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

Community news from around the region.

Phil Seth, of Pittsburgh, paints a mural on the north side of the Valpo Creates Center during the Valparaiso Mural Walk on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. This year's Mural Walk is on Saturday. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso getting its longest, tallest murals during upcoming Mural Walk

By Doug Ross

August 16, 2026 at 5:29 p.m.

Four new murals are coming to Valparaiso as part of Saturday’s Mural Walk. Visitors can...

News briefs: Schools announce delays due to storm damage

By Christin Lazerus

August 16, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

Schools experience further delays due to storm damage Several Northwest Indiana school districts are still...

IDEM to host virtual public hearing about Hobart wetlands project

By Maya Wilkins

August 16, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

The proposed permit is for an industrial development that would impact 5.49 acres of wetlands...

Feed the Region founder Steph Talarek grabs for spices while cooking dinner at Nana Clare's Kitchen in Valparaiso, Indiana, Thursday, August 13, 2026. Talarek said the group usually serves 100 meals but were preparing more than 300 due to Tuesday’s storms. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Feed the Region preps, distributes more than 300 free meals after the storm
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By Amy Lavalley

August 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday evening, Feed the Region's mission was specific to the moment -- providing more than...