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Video leads to murder charge for man in shooting outside Valparaiso bar

By Jim Woods

October 12, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Antione Pierson Jr., 22, was formally charged Monday with murder for the shooting death of...

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, speaks with visitors during a monthly meeting of the Gary Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

US Rep. Frank Mrvan highlights work supporting NWI economy at Gary Chamber

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce's featured speaker at its...

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

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News and events around the area

Illinois Railway Museum President Zachary Ehlers, left, discusses Illinois Central car 1380, built by Pullman in 1926, to Cesar Guajardo, of Calumet City, Illinois state legislative representative for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. “This is the only intact set from the electrification in 1926,” Ehlers said. The museum plans to run the cars in September. They were purchased for $3,000 in summer 1972 after they were retired that March. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line energized by Illinois Central’s electrification 100 years ago

By Doug Ross

July 23, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

This weekend’s Pullman Railroad Days marks a celebration of a century-old decision that brought about...

Deb Chubb of Michigan City, executive director at Indiana Women's Action Movement, Inc., attends a pro-abortion rally at the statehouse in Indianapolis on Monday, July 25, 2022. Chubb died Tuesday from cancer. (Michael Gard / Post-Tribune)

NWI activist Deb Chubb dies; remembered as fighter for civil rights

By Doug Ross

July 23, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Political activist Deborah “Deb” Chubb, who died Tuesday of cancer, is being remembered as a...

A new warning sign is being installed at the intersection of Waverly Road and U.S. 12. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

INDOT and Porter looking at safety improvements on state routes

By Jim Woods

July 23, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.

U.S. 12 and 20 present some challenging intersections for motorists as they wind through the...

Looking toward the Whiting BP refinery from the seventh floor of Calumet College's main academic building after a grand opening was held in Whiting, Indiana, June 4, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

USW officials say continued BP lockout brings investor risk

By Maya Wilkins

July 22, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

USW leaders said BP’s more than four month long Whiting refinery lockout reflects broader environmental,...

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Crown Point police investigating death of girl, 14, found in hot tub

By Post-Tribune

July 22, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Crown Point police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl found unresponsive in a...

David Simmons, left to right back row, as “Muscles,” Jeff Rausa as “Knuckles,” Mark Virkler as “Vito Valentino,” Michaelyn Oby as “Josie” and Jack Keilman as “Little Jake” and front row, Piper Burney, left, as “Peppa” and Abby Naden as “Tabby,” are the cast of “Vito’s Vault” dinner theater show in Chicago. (Vito’s Vault/provided)

Of Notoriety: Speakeasy in Hammond, Freddy’s Steakhouse and ‘Jeopardy’ contestant

By Philip Potempa

July 22, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

For one night only, Pat Pohrte is moving his speakeasy and its gangsters and flappers...

Gary man gets 24 years for confining woman, killing unborn child

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 22, 2026 at 3:48 p.m.

A Gary man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison after admitting he confined...

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Director Michelle Fajman, center, and assistant director Jessica Messler, left, search for the voter-verified paper audit trail that contains the ballot selected to be audited. Messler said she is stepping down because her husband is on the November ballot. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County’s assistant elections director steps down because husband is on ballot

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 22, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Assistant Director Jessica Messler resigned from her position...

New Valparaiso Schools Superintendent Brian Smith smiles while speaking with his wife Sallie Smith and Dion Katsouros during a reception held in his honor at Valparaiso High School Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Smith was selected as superintendent after ending a 13-year tenure in the same job at the School Town of Highland. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘A new chapter’: New Valparaiso superintendent meets community leaders
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By Doug Ross

July 22, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith has been going out into the community to...

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

Gary council unanimously passes green steel resolution

By Maya Wilkins

July 22, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

The Gary Common Council unanimously passed a resolution urging U.S. and Nippon Steel to bring...