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Scot Kokandy, left to right, founder of Kokandy Productions, joined columnist Phil Potempa on his Of Notoriety radio show on Sept. 8, 2026, at WJOB 1230 AM in Hammond with co-hosts Luke Miiller and Tony Panek, seen peering from behind a mask with a desk assortment of props representing Kokandy’s three concurrent show runs. (Adrianna Alvarez/provided)

Of Notoriety: Whiting stage producer Scot Kokandy celebrating trifecta

By Philip Potempa

October 14, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Whiting’s Scot Kokandy has transformed from a daytime career as a Joliet-based banker to a...

The shuttered Gary Genesis Center at Broadway and 5th Avenue in downtown Gary, Feb. 5, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gary expects to start demolition of Genesis Convention Center on Friday

By Maya Wilkins

October 14, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

Gary gave updates for its demolition of several blighted city structures, including the Genesis Convention...

Munster’s middle and high school cross country runners take up carrying the batons as the American Discovery 250 Relay, a cross-country relay traveling more than 6,800 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, made its way through Northwest Indiana and into Munster on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Munster takes the baton for Indiana stretch of American Discovery 250 relay

By Jim Masters

October 14, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

To commemorate the cross-country relay, Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy and other officials passed the relay...

DEA subpoenas Lowell Animal Hospital for canine cough prescription information

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 9, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at the Lowell Animal Hospital Wednesday...

The town's seal adorns the athletic courts at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center on Broadway in Merrillville. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Merrillville may back down on Rokita threat about ICE center opposition

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 9, 2026 at 11:56 a.m.

The Merrillville Town Council may acquiesce to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s threat to sue...

Burns Harbor was founded in 1967, and its Town Hall was dedicated in 1981. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Burns Harbor still looking for a clerk-treasurer after most recent resignation in May

By Jim Woods

July 9, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.

No one has stepped forward yet to apply for the vacant Burns Harbor clerk-treasurer's job.

This South Shore Line car dates to 1925, when industrialist Samuel Insull purchased the railroad. It was originally used to transport passengers and baggage. In 1947, it was refitted to work on the overhead wires. The car, retired in 2003, is now at the Illinois Railway Museum. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line participating in Pullman Railroad Days

By Doug Ross

July 9, 2026 at 9:47 a.m.

The South Shore Line plans to celebrate the centennial of the electrification of the Illinois...

Tribune Columnist Phil Potempa, left, interviewed Towle Theater Managing Director Jeff Casey on the Sept. 15, 2021, episode of the Of Notoriety radio show in the Hammond studios of WJOB 1230 AM. Casey and co-founder Kevin Bellamy announced their retirement from the theater in 2024. (Provided/Tony Panek)

Of Notoriety: Hammond’s Towle Theater in leadership transition

By Philip Potempa

July 8, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

Two years ago I reported big changes for Towle Theater in Hammond as the stage...

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. This year was the fourth for the program that also featured a panel discussion of local politicians and business leaders. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’
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By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a...

The U.S. Courthouse in Hammond on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Court briefs: Woman wants release on house arrest before sentencing

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 8, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Lake County, Indiana court news.

Portage’s Founders Square, pictured on Friday, June 7, 2024. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Portage police to get 6% raises this year as budget tightens

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 10:14 a.m.

The Portage City Council approved 6% raises for the police department on Tuesday.

A Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District crew removes equipment damaged in a June 24 freight train derailment on the Grand Calumet River Bridge. (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District/provided)

South Shore Line’s limited service expected to last two more weeks

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

Repairs are underway to the South Shore Line’s infrastructure damaged by a June 24 freight...

People walk into the Indiana Statehouse on Feb. 26, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana House Democratic Caucus finds candidates for most House seats

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By Alexandra Kukulka

July 7, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

The vast majority of Indiana House seats have Democratic candidates, which local Democratic Party leaders...