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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...

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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

Planned improvements for Dogwood Park East include a dog park, a skate park, and a new sand volleyball court. (Town of Chesterton/provided)

Chesterton hopes to land federal grant for Dogwood Park

By Jim Woods

August 5, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

The town of Chesterton has applied for a grant to help pay for $1.5 million...

Johnny Serratto, of Portage, prepares to try to dunk Police Chief Michael Candiano in the dunk tank at Portage’s National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Public meets Portage police, firefighters in friendly setting

By Doug Ross

August 5, 2026 at 11:26 a.m.

National Night Out is designed as a time for the public to meet police and...

Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority CEO Sherri Ziller, shown in Michigan City on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, said the RDA is seeking a director for the new Land Development Entity, a “highly collaborative role.” (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

RDA subsidiary looks to hire a director for brownfield development
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By Doug Ross

August 5, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

The new Land Development Entity created by the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority hopes to...

Assistant Director of Housing Administration Laura Trosien smiles while leading a tour of Calumet Hall on the PNW campus in Hammond, Indiana on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The new, three-story residence hall will have 50 single suites and 50 double suites. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Adulthood with training wheels’: PNW unveils its newest dorm

By Michelle L. Quinn

August 4, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Purdue University Northwest’s new Freshman dormitory will fill many needs with its one purpose: getting...

Striking BP workers stand on a picket line outside the Whiting refinery in Indiana, on March 31, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Hammond Teachers’ Federation calls for BP boycott as lockout continues

By Maya Wilkins

August 4, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

The Hammond Teachers' Federation called on its members and the Northwest Indiana community to boycott...

Union Township School Corporation superintendent Leigh Barnes poses for a photo in the school's administrative offices on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Referendum questions on ballot for Lake, Porter schools amid new property tax law

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 4, 2026 at 9:30 p.m.

Lake and Porter County school superintendents said referendums on the November ballot are required to...

Alleged Portside Pub killer signs plea deal for life in prison: records

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By Meredith Colias-Pete

August 4, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

Caprice Cashaw, 32, of Merrillville, pleaded guilty in documents filed this week to two counts...

State Line Bridge, which spans the Kankakee River at the Indiana/Illinois state line, hangs over the river so low that it collects heavy debris, which can lead to flooding. The bridge’s location makes removing logjams difficult. (Scott Pelath/provided)

Feds remove final snag for dismantling State Line Bridge

By Doug Ross

August 5, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

State Line Bridge along the Kankakee River, a 1926 bridge decommissioned years ago and known...

Portage Indiana Mayor Austin Bonta speaks during his State of the City address at Woodland Park, Nov. 19, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage considers e-bike safety rules as other communities do the same

By Doug Ross

August 4, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

E-bike regulations could be coming to Portage. That push for rules of the road follows...

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

Target attracting seven other stores to Portage development

By Doug Ross

August 4, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

The Target store being built in Portage isn’t going to be lonely. It’s bringing seven...