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Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

By Post-Tribune

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

News and events around the area

Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat

By Anna Ortiz

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...

Saxiphonist Damico Brown performs at the Gary Metro Center Station as part of the Arts on the Move program, a partnership between the Gary Public Transportation Corporation and the Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Replacing the downtown station has advanced to the next stage. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Metro Station replacement advances with architect search

By Doug Ross

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October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is starting the search for an architect to replace...

Gas prices have dropped considerably from the spring highs in this May 6, 2026, file photo. Gov. Mike Braun announced on July 2 that he is suspending sales and excise gas taxes for another 30 days, but he would need legislative approval to extend it further. (Carole Carlson/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana communities get back $121 million lost to gas tax holiday

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 21, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

The Indiana Board of Finance unanimously approved a transfer of more than $121 million between...

DNA links 5th Gary cold case killing to Westville inmate: charges

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 21, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

A cold case investigator linked a Westville inmate to a fifth Gary cold case killing,...

Carter Biggs, 16, looks on as his sister Brinley, 10, decorates one of their goat stalls as preparations continue for the opening of the Porter County Fair Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana. The pair, from Kouts, are members of the Pleasant Pioneers 4-H group. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County Fair opens Thursday; preparations nearly done

By Doug Ross

July 21, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

Finishing touches were being added Tuesday in advance of Thursday’s opening of the 173rd Porter County...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lawsuit: Porter County Jail inmate died from lack of medical care

By Amy Lavalley

July 21, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

The estate of a man who died in Porter County Jail has filed a federal...

Produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store in Baltimore, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Indiana opts out of summer grocery assistance program for kids

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 20, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

The State of Indiana has opted out of the SUN Bucks program for the second...

Hammond man charged after allegedly shooting at police during welfare check

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 20, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

A Hammond man is charged after allegedly shooting at police officers after they responded to...

Safety equipment, consisting of a life jacket and a life ring, is placed along Marquette Park Beach in Gary on Feb. 7, 2023. A Gary man died after disappearing at the beach Sunday. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Gary man dies after disappearing in Lake Michigan

By Maya Wilkins

July 20, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced the death of 22-year-old Jalen Robinson, who went...

Austin, 7 and Lucas, 7, perform an exercise called Astronaut Gloves, where they must attach and remove nuts onto and from bolts while wearing large gloves during the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana's STEM-A-Thon on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso. The event brought together club members from Lake and Porter counties. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

STEM activities were all fun and games at Boys & Girls Clubs event

By Doug Ross

July 20, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

From flight simulators to robots to shooting balls, about 200 kids from Boys and Girls...

Buildings in Chicago are obscured by haze from the Canadian wildfires on July 17, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

IDEM declares Air Quality Action Day as Canadian wildfires continue
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By Maya Wilkins

July 20, 2026 at 1:38 p.m.

IDEM called an Air Quality Action Day for Northwest Indiana Monday, making it more than...

The Munster Civic Foundation is transforming an often-overlooked piece of everyday infrastructure into a town-wide gallery through its new initiative, Electrifying Munster – Beauty and the Box. (Town of Munster/provided)

News briefs: Art reception, faith-based diabetes program and more

By Post-Tribune

July 20, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Community news from around the region.