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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

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

User Upload Caption: Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Ave.

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

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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...

Daughters of the American Revolution William Henry Harrison chapter member Mary Sparks rakes leaves from graves as members of the organization and other volunteers gather to clean up damage from recent storms at Chesterton Cemetery on Thursday, September 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Volunteers aid post-storm Chesterton Cemetery cleanup

By Doug Ross

September 10, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

Chesterton Cemetery Manager Chery Bachman can’t even begin to put a dollar value on the...

Gary woman fatally hit boyfriend with car, documents allege

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 10, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

Ashley D. Taylor, 34, is charged with murder, aggravated battery, causing death when operating a...

Attendees point out features of the proposed data centers, located south of 61st Avenue and east of Colorado Street, on a handout given out during an informational session at the Hobart Community Center in Hobart, Indiana Monday July 14, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart delays final approval of Amazon data center plat

By Jim Masters

September 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

According to Hobart City Engineer Alex Metz, the revisions include recording a legal description for...

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

Judge denies man’s request to dismiss charges in 1994 attempted murder case

By Jim Woods

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September 9, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Fred R. Pewitt, after serving more than 30 years on a murder and kidnapping conviction...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

‘Perfect storm’ contributed to why Lake County 911 calls went unanswered on Aug. 27

By Maya Wilkins

September 9, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Lake County Commissioner Mike Repay said 911 dispatch scheduled maintenance needs to be communicated through...

An unabashed Green Bay Packers fan, former Lake County Councilwoman Bobbi Costa wears a cheese grater hat at her family's behest after the Chicago Bears beat the Packers last year. Costa was a legendary trash-talker when it came to football, according to her daughter. (Photo provided by Kris Sakelaris)

Former Hammond councilwoman Bobbi Costa, 88, remembered for her wit, Packer fandom

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 10, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

Former Hammond and Lake County councilwoman Bernadette “Bobbi” died suddenly August 30. She was 88.

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, center, Gary/Chicago International Airport chairman Tom Collins Jr., on left, and Gary Common Council president Linda Barnes-Caldwell laugh together after cutting the ribbon on the airport's newly-constructed air cargo campus on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

New $24 million cargo hub opens at Gary airport

By Carole Carlson

September 9, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The Gary/Chicago International Airport planted its flag in the cargo business Tuesday atop a $24...

Portage doesn’t want land saved for future park

By Doug Ross

September 9, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

Developer Mel Gore set aside two acres for a park in his Cardinal Crossing subdivision...

Northern Indiana Public Service Company displays different metering technologies during a community customer care center event at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Public interest group asks that NIPSCO expand refunds for broken gas meters

By Post-Tribune

September 8, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

The Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana is recommending that the Northern Indiana Public Service Company...

East Chicago man on trial for allegedly killing teen who snuck in apartment

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 8, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

An East Chicago man is on trial this week, charged with allegedly shooting a teen...