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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
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By Post-Tribune

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

News and events around the area

Salvation Army Auxiliary Captain Jim Prichard works with other volunteers during a special storm-relief free food and water distribution at Portage High School in Portage, Indiana, Thursday, August 13, 2026. The event was sponsored by the Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Salvation Army, Portage schools partner to serve residents during power outage, storm cleanup

By Maya Wilkins

August 13, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

The Salvation Army and Portage Township Schools partnered to distribute food and drinks at Portage...

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. River levels have been holding steady despite recent heavy rainfall. (Scott Pelath/provided)

Kankakee River is holding its own despite rainfall

By Doug Ross

August 13, 2026 at 2:33 p.m.

Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission Executive Director Scott Pelath has been...

Burns Harbor Town Hall. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Triubne)

Burns Harbor Council able to meet, declare emergency disaster

By Jim Woods

August 13, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

The Burns Harbor Town Council started its meeting Wednesday with a declaration of a local...

Noah Poser’s top 10 girls soccer teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2026 season

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By Noah Poser

August 14, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

Defending conference champions Crown Point and Munster will try to fend off a top 10...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun answers questions from the media during a press conference at the Central Fire Station in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Make plans for the worst’: Gov. Braun, officials give updates on NWI storm damage cleanup, power restoration

By Maya Wilkins

August 12, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

On Wednesday, Braun assessed Northwest Indiana’s storm damage and coordinated efforts with state agencies to...

Valparaiso City Councilman and facilitator Peter Anderson, R-5th, speaks during the Opioid Solutions Forum at City Hall in Valparaiso, Indiana, Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Anderson announced Tuesday he is resigning from the council. (Andy Lavalley/ for the Post-Tribune)

Peter Anderson announces resignation from Valparaiso council

By Shelley Jones

August 12, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Valparaiso City Councilman Peter Anderson announced his resignation Tuesday, citing the need to focus on...

Jaden Lee, right, and Willie Collins remove a cut portion of tree while working at Southeastern and White Oak in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The pair were working for the Hammond Parks and Recreation to clear downed trees following Monday’s storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

NWI communities start process of digging out of widespread storm damage

By Doug Ross

August 12, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

With most of Northwest Indiana without power after Tuesday's severe storms, residents and public works...

Second grader A’mei Bledsoe, 7, reads The Cat in the Hat during the 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Book Give Away hosted by the School House Children Charity at Glen Park Academy in Gary on Friday, May 10, 2024. Reading scores are up across the region. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

IREAD scores move up in many districts across Northwest Indiana

By Carole Carlson

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August 12, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

IREAD scores rose statewide and in many Northwest Indiana districts, according to results released Tuesday.

Singer Matilda Lindell, second from right, and her singing mates for “ABBA the Concert: A Tribute to ABBA,” frame musician Mike Watson, age 80, center, the group’s bass player who also played with the original ABBA group. (Photo courtesy of Matilda Lindell)

Of Notoriety: Original ABBA musicians at Hard Rock Friday

By Philip Potempa

August 12, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

Swedish singer and entertainer Matilda Lindell is celebrating her 18th year on stage in spandex,...

A passenger boards a Gary Public Transit Corp. bus in 2019 photo at 15th Avenue and Broadway in Gary. Tuesday's storms impacted service for the bus line and other modes of public transit. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

NWI storm fallout halts buses, affects trains

By Doug Ross

August 12, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Tuesday’s storm affected public transportation, as well as everything else in Northwest Indiana.