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News briefs: Calumet Township hosting open house with food, services

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October 12, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

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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...

Alleged Portside Pub killer signs plea deal for life in prison: records

By Meredith Colias-Pete

August 4, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

Caprice Cashaw, 32, of Merrillville, pleaded guilty in documents filed this week to two counts...

State Line Bridge, which spans the Kankakee River at the Indiana/Illinois state line, hangs over the river so low that it collects heavy debris, which can lead to flooding. The bridge’s location makes removing logjams difficult. (Scott Pelath/provided)

Feds remove final snag for dismantling State Line Bridge

By Doug Ross

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August 5, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

State Line Bridge along the Kankakee River, a 1926 bridge decommissioned years ago and known...

Portage Indiana Mayor Austin Bonta speaks during his State of the City address at Woodland Park, Nov. 19, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage considers e-bike safety rules as other communities do the same

By Doug Ross

August 4, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

E-bike regulations could be coming to Portage. That push for rules of the road follows...

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

Target attracting seven other stores to Portage development

By Doug Ross

August 4, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

The Target store being built in Portage isn’t going to be lonely. It’s bringing seven...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council approves short-term rental property in city

By Maya Wilkins

August 4, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

The short-term rental property's special use permit was approved in a 6-1 vote during the...

Flourish Community Hub announced Monday it purchased a building from Bethel Church & Ministries that most recently housed City Life Center. The building is located at 225 W. 5th Ave. in Gary. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Flourish buys former Boys & Girls Club to expand community services

By Carole Carlson

August 4, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

Flourish Community Hub announced Monday it purchased a downtown Gary building from Bethel Church &...

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By Post-Tribune

August 3, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

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Indiana man, 20, convicted of cyberstalking

By Meredith Colias-Pete

August 3, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

Caleb Bonnell, 20, of Bringhurst, Indiana, was sentenced July 28 in the U.S. District Court...

Flags sit on top of the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana state senator Chris Garten announces run for leadership position

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 3, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.

Indiana State Senator Chris Garten will run for president pro tempore of the state senate...

Business briefs: Hard Rock Casino donates $45,000 to Gary Literacy Council

By Post-Tribune

August 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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