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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

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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

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

News and events around the area

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...

Is Cameron Jordan the ‘best running back in the state’? Merrillville will give him the chance to show it.

By Michael Osipoff

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August 6, 2026 at 7:26 a.m.

Cameron Jordan, who tied a Merrillville record with 67 catches as part of a dynamic...

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...

Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun is dunked by Hobart resident Brooklynn Byrum, 10, on right, during Hobart's National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart Mayor headlines dunk tank at city’s National Night Out event

By Michelle L. Quinn

August 5, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

The line remained long and steady as Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun kept heaving his chlorine-soaked...

Hobart man charged with shooting gun near Lake George

By Post-Tribune

August 5, 2026 at 3:31 p.m.

A Hobart man, 21, faces a felony criminal recklessness charge after an off-duty Hobart police...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Filing: Decades-old Porter County attempted murder case should be dismissed

By Amy Lavalley

August 5, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

Fred Pewitt, 51, is asking for a Porter County case, for allegedly shooting at a...

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder, left, smiles while talking with members of his defense team as they leave the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond, Indiana, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder seeks dismissal of near decade-long case

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 5, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder wants a federal appeals court to dismiss his case stemming...

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

Portage council prohibits discharging firearms, other weapons allowed

By Doug Ross

August 5, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Republicans on the Portage City Council rejected a plea Tuesday to make shooting BB guns...