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Scot Kokandy, left to right, founder of Kokandy Productions, joined columnist Phil Potempa on his Of Notoriety radio show on Sept. 8, 2026, at WJOB 1230 AM in Hammond with co-hosts Luke Miiller and Tony Panek, seen peering from behind a mask with a desk assortment of props representing Kokandy’s three concurrent show runs. (Adrianna Alvarez/provided)

Of Notoriety: Whiting stage producer Scot Kokandy celebrating trifecta
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By Philip Potempa

October 14, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Whiting’s Scot Kokandy has transformed from a daytime career as a Joliet-based banker to a...

The shuttered Gary Genesis Center at Broadway and 5th Avenue in downtown Gary, Feb. 5, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gary expects to start demolition of Genesis Convention Center on Friday

By Maya Wilkins

October 14, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

Gary gave updates for its demolition of several blighted city structures, including the Genesis Convention...

Munster’s middle and high school cross country runners take up carrying the batons as the American Discovery 250 Relay, a cross-country relay traveling more than 6,800 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, made its way through Northwest Indiana and into Munster on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Munster takes the baton for Indiana stretch of American Discovery 250 relay

By Jim Masters

October 14, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

To commemorate the cross-country relay, Lansing Mayor Brian Hardy and other officials passed the relay...

Community members attend a town hall at Lowell High School regarding a proposed data center east of Lowell on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The Lake County Plan Commission on Wednesday sent the proposal to the county council with no recommendation. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Plan Commission gives no recommendation on Lowell data center rezone

By Maya Wilkins

May 21, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

After a vote for an unfavorable recommendation failed, the Lake County Plan Commission sent a...

Resident Barbara Koteles hands out photos taken of her car, which she said was coated with heavy dust from the data center construction site, during the Hobart City Council meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Deborah Laverty/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart data center opponents ask how $30M impact fund will be used

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By Deborah Laverty

May 21, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.

The No Data Centers Hobart group wasn't allowed to speak during what is usually public...

Park service employee Me'Kiyah Roberts squegees surfaces in the interior of a water play structure on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 as workers prepare Deep River Waterpark for its opening day. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Waterpark, pools and beaches at the ready as swimming season starts

By Deborah Laverty

May 21, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

The water is fine, so go ahead and jump in. From Deep River Waterpark to...

487 Broadway is pictured on May 20, 2026. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary, local attorney in lawsuit about 487 Broadway ownership

By Maya Wilkins

May 20, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

The city of Gary is seeking ownership of 487 Broadway from attorney Macarthur Drake, according...

The cast of “The Frog Prince and the Princess: A Hoppy Tale" stars in the world stage premiere presented now through May 23, 2026, at Theatre at the Center in Munster (Center for Visual and Performing Arts/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘Frog Prince and Princess’ premiere comes from imagination

By Philip Potempa

May 20, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

In the past three years, I’ve had the honor of being able to try the...

The air traffic tower stands at the Gary/Chicago International Airport. The airport received a $10 million federal grant for the construction of a new air traffic control tower.

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By Carole Carlson

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May 20, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

The Gary/Chicago International Airport has received a $10 million federal grant for the construction of...

United Steelworkers and supporters line Indianapolis Boulevard in front of the BP Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, as they rally amid contract negotiations on Feb. 14, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/For the Post-Tribune)

BP, USW contract negotiations to resume Friday morning

By Maya Wilkins

May 20, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Leadership from BP and United Steelworkers 7-1 will return to the bargaining table at 9...

Man changes plea to guilty to murder in Valparaiso shooting

By Jim Woods

May 20, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

A man has changed his plea to guilty to a murder charge in connection with...

A special investigation by the State Board of Accounts documents that a former Portage firefighter allegedly falsely claimed $84,723.85 in overtime. (Post-Tribune file photo)

State investigation documents ex-Portage firefighter’s alleged fraud, problems with city’s oversight

By Jim Woods

May 20, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

A special investigation by the State Board of Accounts documents that a former Portage firefighter...

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

Gary council approves updates to city municipal code

By Maya Wilkins

May 20, 2026 at 12:01 p.m.

The city of Gary is updating some chapters of its municipal code after the Gary...