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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

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...

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing rate increases from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company Tuesday. (Post-Tribune file)

Lake County Council passes resolution against NIPSCO rate increases

By Maya Wilkins

September 8, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing NIPSCO rate increases that are part...

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

Lake County Council unanimously passes economic development agreement
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By Maya Wilkins

September 8, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The agreement affecting Eagle Creek Township near Lowell passed the Lake County Council in a...

Larry Brechner (Lauren Brechner/provided)

‘Everybody knew him’: Northwest Indiana arts icon Larry Brechner dies

By Doug Ross

September 8, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Longtime Northwest Indiana arts icon Larry Brechner, 71, died Thursday morning at his home, which...

Amazon packages are strewn across the eastbound Interstate 80/94 Burr Street exit in Gary early the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, after a semi crash. (WAFFCO Towing/provided)

Police: Trucker ejected, injured after crash on eastbound I-80/94 exit ramp

By Post-Tribune

September 8, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

A truck driver suffered injuries Tuesday after police said he was ejected when he sideswiped...

News briefs: Scholarship event, online gardening workshop and more

By Post-Tribune

September 7, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

Merrillville Fire Chief Ed Yerga, center, signs the American flag woodworking piece retired Driver-Engineer Jeff Provancher, far left, created for the Bay to Brooklyn ride as Provancher, Merrillville Fire Captain Phil Hasier, left, and Firefighters Local 5489 President Jason Coin watch, on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. The riders ask firefighters at each of their stops on the ride to sign so they "can be part of the ride, too." (Michelle L. Quinn/for the Post-Tribune)

Bike trek honoring 9/11 makes stop at Merrillville Fire Department

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By Michelle L. Quinn

September 7, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

On a 45-day cross-country bike ride with 20 of your brothers, there’s going to be...

Izabella Mijares encourages candy throwers to her upside-down umbrella as the 107th annual Labor Day parade passes in front of her in Lowell, Indiana, Monday, September 7, 2026. Mijares is a junior at Crown Point High School. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Lowell is region’s capital for 107th annual Labor Day parade

By Doug Ross

September 7, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

For Bob Leonhardt, Lowell’s Labor Day Parade is a family affair. All but one of...

Business briefs: Hard Rock to host YWCA gala for storm relief on Oct. 8

By Post-Tribune

September 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

‘The best part of my job’: Boeing workers give school supplies to 150 kids at Boys & Girls Club

By Doug Ross

September 6, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Bernice Billups was trying to explain what she gets out of handing out free school...

Valparaiso Fire Department Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction Tim Stiltes and Valparaiso Fire Department firefighter and paramedic Robert Cree demonstrate what it’s like to perform CPR and use an AED during a training session Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at Valplayso. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso firefighters teach how to use AEDs

By Doug Ross

September 6, 2026 at 12:54 p.m.

A group of pickleball players was trained Thursday in how to do more than just...