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Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat

By Anna Ortiz

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...

Saxiphonist Damico Brown performs at the Gary Metro Center Station as part of the Arts on the Move program, a partnership between the Gary Public Transportation Corporation and the Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Replacing the downtown station has advanced to the next stage. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Metro Station replacement advances with architect search

By Doug Ross

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October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is starting the search for an architect to replace...

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 flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Court news: Alleged ‘Greek’ gambling leader seeks release

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 3, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Court news from across the region.

Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson speaks about amenities in the department's new building during a walkthrough of the facility on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. He said Wednesday an officer resigned and is under investigation for his use of license plate reader data. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

State police to investigate ex-Chesterton police officer for Flock camera data access

By Jim Woods

September 3, 2026 at 2:01 p.m.

Indiana State Police will investigate whether there were potential criminal violations by a Chesterton police...

Visitors walk toward the entrance of the new Gary YMCA at the Tolleston Opportunity Campus for a grand-opening event and dedication ceremony on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

New Gary YMCA expected to create new opportunities for residents

By Doug Ross

September 3, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

The Gary YMCA at Tolleston Opportunity Campus and its partners will create new opportunities for...

“Piano Men: Generations,” starring son and father piano keyboard kings Nick, left, and dad Terry Davies, team up as the April 2027 finale concert for the Lakeshore Community Concert series, which includes six performance dates launching Sept. 8 at Munster High School Auditorium. (Lakeshore Community Concerts/provided)

Of Notoriety: Lakeshore Community Concerts launches 2026-27 season on Sept. 8

By Philip Potempa

September 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Carolyn Borchardt, president of Lakeshore Community Concerts, explains that there is a formula for how...

Dee-Etta Wright, center, is pictured when she was hired as chief operations officer by the Gary Community School Corporation July 10, 2024. Wright is seated between Jovanka Cvitkovich, left, the schools’ human resources director, and athletic director Hank Kilander, right. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Fired Gary schools official files federal discrimination suit

By Carole Carlson

September 2, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

A former Gary Community School Corp. official filed a lawsuit against the district Aug. 19,...

Sisters Erin Wenneker, left, and Katie Cavinder clear downed trees along Jefferson Street in Portage, Indiana, on Aug. 11, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County residents, businesses offered storm assistance

By Post-Tribune

September 2, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

A one-stop information center is setting up shop at Woodland Park in Portage to assist...

NIPSCO employees look on as a firefighter walks through the remains of a destroyed home following an explosion on Harrison Avenue in Portage, Indiana, on Aug. 11, 2026. Portage officials expressed their disappointment in statewide officials Tuesday for their response in the wake of the Aug. 11 derecho. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage officials slam state response after Aug. 11 derecho devastated the city

By Doug Ross

September 4, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

Portage officials expressed their disappointment in Gov. Mike Braun and other statewide officials for their...

Heavy equipment sits outside a data center construction site on Royal Road in Michigan City on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Michigan City council mulls moratorium on future data centers
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By Maya Wilkins

September 2, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

The ordinance, if passed, will only pertain to new data center development and not Google’s...

Court news: Rape case dismissed, charges in sexual assault case

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 3, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

Lake County court news.

State Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago, speaks in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Harris announced Tuesday that he wants the Indiana FSSA and Gov. Mike Braun to “take immediate steps” to ensure disaster-affected residents don’t lose Medicaid coverage and in-home care. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

State Rep. Harris pushes for Medicaid coverage protection after storm

By Maya Wilkins

September 1, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

Indiana Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago, said he wants the state to “take immediate steps”...