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Video leads to murder charge for man in shooting outside Valparaiso bar

By Jim Woods

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

Antione Pierson Jr., 22, was formally charged Monday with murder for the shooting death of...

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, speaks with visitors during a monthly meeting of the Gary Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

US Rep. Frank Mrvan highlights work supporting NWI economy at Gary Chamber

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce's featured speaker at its...

News briefs: Calumet Township hosting open house with food, services

By Post-Tribune

October 12, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

News and events around the area

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

Portage council considering a public comment bill of rights

By Doug Ross

August 7, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

The Portage City Council’s rules on public comment could be formalized with a bill of...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Porter County commissioners recognize Kouts baseball team
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By Shelley Jones

August 7, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners honored the Kouts varsity baseball team for its Division...

Cousins Ozzy Wallace, 8, of St. John, on left, and Adam Owensby, 6, of Gary, ride the swings on the first day of the Lake County Fair in Crown Point on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Fair opens with new vendors, entertainers in its 174th year

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 7, 2026 at 8:48 a.m.

The 174th annual Lake County Fair kicks off Friday with new vendors, concerts, a few...

Billed as one of the largest and latest scheduled of the summer 4-H fairs around Indiana, the Lake County Fair completes its 2026 run Sunday, Aug. 16. (Kyle Telechan/Post-Tribune 2024 file)

Of Notoriety: Southern comedy charm on stage; Lake County Fair, DeMotte Dutch Days reign

By Philip Potempa

August 6, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.

Humane Society of Hobart director Jennifer Webber points out issues with the shelter's dog kennels, found to be below acceptable standards of housing according to the association of shelter veterinarians, as she speaks about the need for a new facility on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart approves $237K donation to humane society

By Maya Wilkins

August 6, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

The Humane Society of Hobart will soon receive $237,000 after the city's board of public...

Data Center Cluster Operations leader Steve Smith talks with attendees during the Amazon Web Service Community Open House held at Hobart High School in Hobart, Indiana, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Smith, one of many Amazon data center experts on hand to answer questions, works at the AWS facility in New Carlisle, Indiana. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart board of works passes traffic plan for data center site

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By Maya Wilkins

August 6, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

The board approved a right-of-way permit for 61st Avenue restriping and temporary signals for data...

Indiana State Police investigating fatal crash on toll road

By Post-Tribune

August 6, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Speed and alcohol are considered factors in a fatal motorcycle crash early Thursday on the...

Portage council approves tighter zoning for data centers

By Doug Ross

August 6, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

The Portage City Council created a new zoning category for data centers, restricting where they...

Governor Mike Braun speaks with Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, during the Fireside Chat portion of the Innovate Northwest Indiana program held at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Mike Braun extends Indiana’s gas tax holiday by declaring new energy emergency

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 5, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun extended the gas tax holiday in Indiana for another 30 days, with...

“Hoosier Star” 2020 judging panel Pastor Dewitt Jackson, left to right, music professor Victoria Garrett and columnist Phil Potempa remained masked throughout the three-hour event in September 2020 because of safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. (LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra/provided)

Of Notoriety: Finalists making history for Hoosier Star finale

By Philip Potempa

August 5, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the talent show “Hoosier Star,” hosted by the...