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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

By Post-Tribune

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

News and events around the area

Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chair Andy Zay, shown during a session held by the commission at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center on Monday, April 13, 2026, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Indiana and Gov. Mike Braun. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Former Chair Zay sues Gov. Braun, state after ouster from IURC

By Maya Wilkins

August 11, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chair Andy Zay has filed a lawsuit against the state...

Authorities place yellow tape around the scene of a shooting on Gateway Boulevard near Ind. 49 and the Indiana Toll Road exit following a shooting in Chesterton, Indiana, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Two Chesterton Police officers honored for actions in shootout

By Jim Woods

August 11, 2026 at 11:52 a.m.

Chesterton Police Lt. Dave Virijevich and Corporal Nolan Mancera each received a Medal of Valor...

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

Duneland schools hire Allen Cochran as chief financial officer

By Jim Woods

August 11, 2026 at 10:49 a.m.

Allen Cochran, assistant superintendent for the Union Township School Corporation, is returning to the Duneland...

Park technician Hayden Gard clears leaves and debris from an area of grass as workers prepare Deep River Waterpark for opening day this Friday, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Aquatic attendance dips amid competition, weather shifts

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 10, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Deep River Waterpark has experienced attendance fluctuation, as have other area pools, as entertainment options...

Indiana Secretary of Management and Budget Lisa Hershman speaks about her time with the Pentagon during her keynote speech at the Gary Chamber of Commerce August general meeting and luncheon in Merrillville on Monday, August 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

State, former Pentagon official shares Indiana financial updates with Gary chamber

By Maya Wilkins

August 10, 2026 at 3:42 p.m.

Lisa Hershman, Indiana's secretary of management and budget, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce's featured...

News briefs: Wonderfest at Sunset Hill, hospital foundation golf outing and more

By Post-Tribune

August 10, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

Hobart shortstop Brandon Stafford puts the tag onto an Andrean runner during a baseball game on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (John Smierciak / for the Post-Tribune)

City boosts donation to Hobart High sports fields

By Carole Carlson

August 10, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

The Hobart School Board accepted an amended donation from the city on Aug. 6 that...

Business briefs: ‘Friends’-themed health screening event on Aug. 27

By Post-Tribune

August 9, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

News and events around the area

A residential building called The Franklin rises next to the new 11th Street Station on the South Shore Line on Sept. 16, 2025, in Michigan City, Indiana, in a transit development district. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

NIRPC updating goals to fulfill by 2050, with public’s help
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By Doug Ross

August 9, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is seeking the public’s help in shaping the region’s...

Center Township Trustee Jesse Harper points to a foliage-covered gravestone in an overgrown cemetery the township plans on cleaning up, on Friday, August 7, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Long-abandoned Center Township cemetery to get some TLC

By Doug Ross

August 9, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

Center Township Trustee Jesse Harper stood Friday at the entrance to a wilderness he recently...