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Dayna Schmidt-Johnson, of Chicago, helps block the wind as organizer Idgie Kelley lights candles during a solidarity event for survivors of sexual assault at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, Thursday, October 8, 2026. Kelley, of Griffith, said 185 candles were lit to represent reports of sexual assault from the top five Indiana universities since 2024. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso vigil brings to light sexual assaults on college campuses

By Amy Lavalley

October 9, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.

There were no megaphones, no marches, no speeches -- just tealight candles on two tables,...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County 911 director details staffing struggles to council

By Maya Wilkins

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October 9, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

The Lake County 911 department is requesting $350,000 be moved to its overtime budget to...

Worship news: Prayer walk, fall retreat, pastor appreciation and more

By Post-Tribune

October 9, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Pastor Kim Adams, with First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso, opens the We Make Indiana-hosted candidate forum with a prayer as candidates sit nearby on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County candidates offer views on NIPSCO, data centers, affordable housing

By Doug Ross

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

Porter County candidates for the Indiana House and Senate, and county offices, offered views on...

Candidates in District 19 differ on ways to fix property tax reform law

By Jim Masters

October 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The race for Indiana House District 19 pits five-term incumbent Rep. Julie Olthoff, R-Crown Point,...

Mrvan, Regnitz facing off for Northwest Indiana U.S. Congress seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 3, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

Incumbent Rep. Frank Mrvan is seeking another term while Republican Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Two current deputy coroners vie to be the next Porter County coroner

By Jim Woods

October 3, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

Porter County will have a new coroner in 2027 as two current deputies are vying...

Light pours through circular roof openings on the newly renovated seventh floor of Calumet College of St. Joseph's main academic building in Hammond, Indiana, June 4, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Cal College gets federal grant to build catering kitchen, wellness center

By Carole Carlson

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

Calumet College of St. Joseph has won a $1.44 million grant from the U.S. Department...

State Sen. Rodney Pol Jr., D-Chesterton, speaks about proposed legislation that would allow locked-out workers to collect unemployment insurance, during a press conference at the United Steelworkers Local 7-1 headquarters on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana legislators pitch unemployment benefit bill for locked-out BP workers

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 3, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

British Petroleum's actions in the wake of the lockout of more than 800 workers in...

What was once a “retired” dairy farm for decades, back in 2008 owned by the Maranowicz family, has now been sold and revived in 2026 with the return of bovine residents housed in the barn, with a distinct corn silo featuring a faded beer ad along U.S. 421 in San Pierre, Indiana. (Philip Potempa/provided)

From the Farm: Grain harvest season woeful, from fuel cost to memories of Dad

By Philip Potempa

October 2, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

This fall harvest season for 2026 hasn’t been an easy one.

FILE - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks during a news conference in Schererville, Ind., on Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Indiana Attorney General sues state court commission, Lake County prosecutor
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By Maya Wilkins

October 2, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced he's sued Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission members, including...

Trees fallen by August's storms sit in Coffee Creek during a walkthrough of damage caused the Aug. 11 derecho, on Friday, September 25, 2026. Environmentalists are focused on improving Northwest Indiana’s tree canopy in the wake of the storm. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Planning commission focuses on rebuilding Northwest Indiana’s tree canopy

By Doug Ross

October 2, 2026 at 2:21 p.m.

Environmentalists are focused on improving Northwest Indiana’s tree canopy in the wake of the Aug....

Worship news: Baptisms, fellowship meals, kids’ programs and more

By Post-Tribune

October 2, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

Worship news from around the region.