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U.S. Steel Gary Works on Lake Michigan in Gary, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

U.S., Nippon Steel to reline Gary Works blast furnace this year

February 16, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

The reline for blast furnace #14 will cost $350 million and take 100 days, starting in May and ending in August.

Decay Devils president Tyrell Anderson sits outside Gary Union Station in Gary, Indiana Monday Nov. 25, 2024. He has published a book, "Still Frames and Soundtracks." (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary preservation advocate publishes new book

February 15, 2026 at 10:37 a.m.

Tyrell Anderson's new book, "Still Frames and Soundtracks," will be released Feb. 16, and it's a collection of his daily reflections.

Griffith couple Mayra Hernandez (left) and Armando Lopez are married by Lake County Judge Natalie Bokota as the Lake County Clerk’s office celebrated Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 13, 2026. Couples that married on Friday were entered in a drawing for a variety of romantic prizes such as flowers, candy, a meal and more. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Hearts afire: Couples line up to marry ahead of Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

On Friday, the couple, who have been together for about four years, joined others at the Lake County Clerk’s Office for a courthouse wedding. The day is popular for weddings...

The hyperboloid cooling tower at the NIPSCO Michigan City Generating Station sits next to Lake Michigan on Sept. 16, 2025, above Michigan City, Indiana. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

EPA delays coal ash cleanup at Northwest Indiana sites

February 13, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

A new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delay will affect coal ash sites nationwide, including two in Northwest Indiana. On Feb. 6, the EPA issued a rule that would give Coal...

The Indiana Statehouse, as seen on January 4, 2021. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Bill aimed at curbing electric rates passes out of Senate committee

February 12, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

A Northwest Indiana state senator introduced two amendments to a House electric affordability bill that were shot down before the legislation makes its way to the Senate floor. State Sen....

BP Whiting Refinery, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

BP, United Steelworkers negotiations continue after strike preparations at BP Whiting refinery

February 11, 2026 at 7:37 p.m.

An agreement has not been reached nearly one week after the union announced it was prepared for a strike or lockout at the Whiting refinery.

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton addresses the audience during a discussion bringing together city leadership and key industry partners for an open conversation on Gary’s economic future, industrial growth, and strategic partnerships at the Hard Rock Casino on Feb. 10, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary talks future at fireside chat with U.S. Steel, Hard Rock

February 11, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton used the chat to highlight the economic success of the city and to talk about future plans.

The Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis on Jan. 4, 2022. The Indiana legislature is considering a bill that would consolidate township government. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Indiana House committee hears testimony, debates township mergers bill

February 10, 2026 at 4:06 p.m.

The House Local Government Committee will again hear a Senate bill to merge Indiana townships before its final approval.

Lawmakers and Hoosiers gather in the House of Representatives chambers on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis. The House and Senate Rules and Legislative Procedures committees held a joint meeting to hear public comments on a draft bill involving COVID-19 vaccinations. The hearing focused on ending Gov. Holcomb's pandemic state of emergency order and mask and vaccine mandates for citizens and businesses. (Grace Hollars/The Indianapolis Star via AP)

Indiana House passes nuclear facility permits bill

February 10, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

The bill would make changes to the Indiana Code about how the Indiana Department of Environmental Management issues permits to nuclear facilities.

Hammond Central High School students wave flags and hold up signs as they participate in an anti-ICE walkout in front of the school on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘We’re fighting for what’s right’: Hammond Central students protest ICE in walkout

February 9, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

'We're fighting for what's right': Hammond Central students protest ICE in school walkout

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