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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...

From left, Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, Police Chief Michael Candiano and City Attorney Dan Bartnicki explain how Portage police officers use Flock camera images and guardrails put in place to deter misuse of the system. (Doug Ross/Post-Tribune)

Portage officials discuss Flock camera locations, policies

By Doug Ross

September 15, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.

The Flock presentation came at Mayor Austin Bonta’s normal monthly “Mayor’s Monday” discussion. Bonta, Candiano...

Magistrate Ana Osan answers a question from fourth graders during Constitution Day at Jackson Elementary School in Valparaiso, Indiana, Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The program moved outdoors as a fire alarm went off during her presentation. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Magistrate holds court for Constitution Day at Jackson Elementary

By Jim Woods

September 15, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

Magistrate Ana Osan raised her right hand and administered the oath in front of 70...

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

Porter County commissioners support locked out BP workers with resolution

By Shelley Jones

September 15, 2026 at 12:31 p.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners made a public declaration of support for the 800...

The Duneland School Corporation's administrative offices. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Duneland students will make up two days from Aug. 11 derecho
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By Jim Woods

September 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Duneland School Corporation students will only have to make up two out of eight days...

Chesterton will disconnect its Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras by Oct. 31 after Police Chief Tim Richardson, pictured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, performs an internal audit of officers' use of the system. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Chesterton to disconnect Flock license plate reader system

By Jim Woods

September 15, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Chesterton will disconnect its Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras by Oct. 31 after Police...

Police: Crown Point man in custody after shooting wife Sunday

By Post-Tribune

September 14, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

A Crown Point woman is in stable condition after her husband shot her Sunday night, police...

Valparaiso City Hall is pictured. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Ryan Moore selected to replace Peter Anderson on Valparaiso council

By Shelley Jones

September 16, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

A caucus of Republican precinct committee members selected Ryan Moore to finish the Valparaiso City...

Presidential historian Jon Meacham autographs his latest book, “American Struggle,” for Lionel Cohen of Gary following Meacham’s speech Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville campus as part of the PNW Sinai Forum lecture series. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Viewing opponents as enemies is harmful to democracy: presidential historian

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By Doug Ross

September 14, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Democracy is in crisis in the U.S., presidential historian Jon Meacham said, but history has...

The Brauer Museum of Art on the Valparaiso University campus in Valparaiso, Indiana Friday February 10, 2023. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Community news: Museum reopens, first responders day and more

By Post-Tribune

September 14, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

Indiana State Representative Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond, left, talks to constituents after the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Town Hall at the Hammond Sportsplex Saturday afternoon. The town hall was one of several the caucus will hold before the General Assembly heads back in January. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus pushing for utility accountability in 2027

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 14, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

Before the August 11 derecho hit, utilities legislation was already top-of-mind for the Indiana Black...