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The Valparaiso Police Department. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Police: One dead after overnight shooting in Valparaiso, two in custody

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October 10, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

One person is dead and two people are in custody after a fatal shooting and...

Despite a scarce peach harvest for fall 2026, Columnist Philip Potempa and his family made 48 jars of homemade peach preserves in September, now stored in the farm cellar for winter menu enjoyment and holiday gifts. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Peaches scarce this season, pits once prized as controversial cancer treatment

By Philip Potempa

October 9, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Whether in Michigan or Northwest Indiana orchards, peaches ranked among the many compromised fall harvests...

A stretch of field across from the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA could potentially be the site of Crown Point’s first pet adoption and resource center, New Leash on Life. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Crown Point council denies rezoning for proposed animal rescue, clinic

By Anna Ortiz

October 9, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Plans for an animal adoption center and clinic on the south side of Crown Point...

Chesterton will disconnect its Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras by Oct. 31 after Police Chief Tim Richardson, pictured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, performs an internal audit of officers' use of the system. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Chesterton to disconnect Flock license plate reader system

By Jim Woods

September 15, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Chesterton will disconnect its Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras by Oct. 31 after Police...

Police: Crown Point man in custody after shooting wife Sunday

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September 14, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

A Crown Point woman is in stable condition after her husband shot her Sunday night, police...

Valparaiso City Hall is pictured. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Ryan Moore selected to replace Peter Anderson on Valparaiso council

By Shelley Jones

September 16, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

A caucus of Republican precinct committee members selected Ryan Moore to finish the Valparaiso City...

Presidential historian Jon Meacham autographs his latest book, “American Struggle,” for Lionel Cohen of Gary following Meacham’s speech Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville campus as part of the PNW Sinai Forum lecture series. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Viewing opponents as enemies is harmful to democracy: presidential historian

By Doug Ross

September 14, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Democracy is in crisis in the U.S., presidential historian Jon Meacham said, but history has...

The Brauer Museum of Art on the Valparaiso University campus in Valparaiso, Indiana Friday February 10, 2023. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Community news: Museum reopens, first responders day and more

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September 14, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

Indiana State Representative Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond, left, talks to constituents after the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Town Hall at the Hammond Sportsplex Saturday afternoon. The town hall was one of several the caucus will hold before the General Assembly heads back in January. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus pushing for utility accountability in 2027

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 14, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

Before the August 11 derecho hit, utilities legislation was already top-of-mind for the Indiana Black...

Freida Graves, of Faith Farms and Orchard in Gary, right, talks about her farm's inability to access all its self-generated solar power during recent storms at an Agricultural Advisory Council meeting with U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, at the Porter County Administration Building Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Farmers share needs, concerns with U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan: ‘It’s just not fun anymore’
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By Shelley Jones

September 13, 2026 at 4:07 p.m.

Area farmers gave U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan the lay of their land Friday afternoon and...

RDA spreading news about $10 million seed money for projects

By Doug Ross

September 13, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

AJ Bytnar is making the rounds to tell communities along the South Shore Line about...

Consultant Targhi Arshami of The Arsh Group offers advice to a small group discussing ideas for Portage’s new comprehensive plan. The small groups offered ideas during a public input session at Woodland Park Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. The new plan, to be considered by the Plan Commission and City Council, will be the first comprehensive plan since 2009. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Transit, roundabouts likely for Portage’s wish list after public input

By Doug Ross

September 13, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

The comprehensive plan being drafted for Portage is likely to include roundabouts and public transit...

Aja Bridges stands outside her mother’s home in Gary, Indiana on Friday, August 28, 2026. Like many residents in Northwest Indiana, Bridges, 27, had struggled to survive with her two children after recent storms pummeled the region. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary moms recall challenges during power outage: ‘I gotta get to my kids’

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 13, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Caught off guard with smaller paychecks, childcare jams, or using “bill money” for unexpected expenses...