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Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams make pitches to become next Lake County sheriff

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Voters will choose between Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams during the Nov. 3...

Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

By Post-Tribune

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

News and events around the area

Sandhill cranes fly near a smokestack of the Schahfer Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant, as it operates, Feb. 9, 2026, in Wheatfield, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Advocates critical of NIPSCO filings to recover costs from consumers

By Christin Lazerus

August 7, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

NIPSCO is seeking to recover $38 million in costs that it sustained by a federal...

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Hammond man gets 30 years for fatal shooting inside minivan

By Meredith Colias-Pete

August 7, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

A Hammond man got 30 years in prison Thursday after admitting he shot a driver...

The farmhouse off Tremont Road at the entrance of the proposed site of an RV resort in Porter. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter property proposed for RV resort marketed nationally for sale

By Jim Woods

August 7, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

A 50-acre property in Porter that a local couple wanted to develop into an RV...

Leah Streetman tells how she spent her summer internship with Shirley Heinze Land Trust outdoors, clearing trails and getting rid of invasive species, during a program Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

‘The implications can be significant’: Shirley Heinze interns learn, inspire staff

By Doug Ross

August 7, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

Interns arrived at Shirley Heinze Land Trust this summer with a variety of skill sets...

Purdue Northwest professor of English emerita and author Carolyn Boiarsky speaks to students about her newly-published book, "Lead Babies and Poisoned Housing," during a talk at Purdue University Northwest on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Local authors competing in state contest

By Post-Tribune

August 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Books written by five Northwest Indiana authors are on a shortlist eligible for top honors...

Worship news: Free brunch, back to school celebration and more
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By Post-Tribune

August 7, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

Worship news from around the region.

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

Portage council considering a public comment bill of rights

By Doug Ross

August 7, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

The Portage City Council’s rules on public comment could be formalized with a bill of...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Porter County commissioners recognize Kouts baseball team

By Shelley Jones

August 7, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners honored the Kouts varsity baseball team for its Division...

Cousins Ozzy Wallace, 8, of St. John, on left, and Adam Owensby, 6, of Gary, ride the swings on the first day of the Lake County Fair in Crown Point on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Fair opens with new vendors, entertainers in its 174th year

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 7, 2026 at 8:48 a.m.

The 174th annual Lake County Fair kicks off Friday with new vendors, concerts, a few...

Billed as one of the largest and latest scheduled of the summer 4-H fairs around Indiana, the Lake County Fair completes its 2026 run Sunday, Aug. 16. (Kyle Telechan/Post-Tribune 2024 file)

Of Notoriety: Southern comedy charm on stage; Lake County Fair, DeMotte Dutch Days reign

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By Philip Potempa

August 6, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.