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Lake County Democratic party chairman Jim Wieser speaks during a caucus to allow him the power to fill vacant ballot slots in this June 8, 2023 file photo. Wieser successfully challenged Democratic coroner candidate Michael Myers for not obtaining a waiver to run from him and not being a registered voter at the time he filed to run. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Recorder, coroner candidates removed from Lake ballot

February 28, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.

One Democratic candidate for coroner stormed out of the Lake County Election Board meeting Wednesday — uttering “You haven’t heard the last of me,” as he left the chambers —...

Lake County Commissioner Michael C. Repay said the commissioners are expecting pending state legislation to extend a deadline for the county to approve convention center proposals. (Mark Davis/Post-Tribune)

Convention Center deadline may be extended

February 26, 2024 at 3:53 p.m.

An extension to the state-mandated deadline for Lake County Commissioners to select a proposal for developing a potential county convention and event center is in the works. The Indiana House...

Lake County site of 1st measles outbreak in state in five years

March 13, 2024 at 9:28 a.m.

The first confirmed case of measles in Indiana in five years has showed up in Lake County and the state is responding with three vaccination clinics Wednesday to help prevent...

Calumet Township Assessor Jackie Collins (left) shakes hands with Sondra Ford Thursday after winning a two-way caucus for the seat. A caucus was called after Assessor Cozey Weatherspoon died on Jan. 23. (Carrie Napoleon/Post-Tribune)

Collins wins Calumet Township assessor caucus

February 23, 2024 at 3:22 p.m.

Former Calumet Township Assessor Jackie Collins returned to the post on Thursday via her caucus victory in a two-way race to find a replacement for the late Assessor Cozey Weatherspoon....

Conflict prevents election board from hearing complaint

February 27, 2024 at 9:27 a.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections Tuesday said it would like to address the issue of duplicate addresses in its voting roles, but since it was named as a defendant...

Former South Carolina governor and United States ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley answers a reporter’s question as Jennifer-Ruth Green looks on at the Gary Aquarium in Gary, Indiana Thursday September 15, 2022. Haley will be listed above former President Donald Trump in the race for president on the Lake County Republican primary ballot. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Lottery sets ballot positions in Lake County primary

February 21, 2024 at 1:31 p.m.

Some candidates in contested races eager to see their ballot position for May’s primary Tuesday attended the lottery conducted by the Lake County Board of Elections. Nikki Haley will have...

Lake County Sheriff Animal Control director of operations Shanda Hanft kisses her puppy, Deebo, one 39 dogs removed from a puppy mill operation earlier this year, on Friday, September 29, 2023. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Dog breeder regulation bill passes Indiana Senate

February 21, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

The canine standard of care bill that drew the ire of animal activists and the support of retail pet stores and breeders is headed back to the Indiana House for...

The Indiana Welcome Center, home to the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, is located at 7770 Corinne Drive in Hammond.

SSCVA launches search for new CEO

February 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority took steps to begin a nationwide search for a new president and CEO Thursday after it approved a contract with consulting firm Organizational...

Plea deal for West Side graduation shooter in the works

February 15, 2024 at 11:56 a.m.

A plea deal is in the works for a teen charged in connection with the June 2022 shooting outside the Gary West Side graduation at the U.S. Steel Yard. Joshua...

Carrie Thornberry, center, and Jill Barr, right, register a patient for a set of vaccines at the Lake County Health Department's Immunization Clinic, in Crown Point on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Post-Tribune)

County council approves $4.87 million health department spending plan

February 14, 2024 at 3:39 p.m.

A budget containing 23 new positions for the Lake County Health Department was approved Tuesday by the county council, a necessary first step before it can tap $4.87 million in...

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