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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

EPA enforcement declines in Trump administration, reports say

February 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Reports from separate environmental agencies show that U.S. EPA enforcement has decreased since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Artist Sutorria Lee, on right, dresses her model with help from Ja'Miayah Griffith as student artists set up contributions to a Black History Month exhibit at the Gardner Center for the Arts in Gary Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary art exhibit celebrates youth, Black History Month

February 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The "Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity" art exhibit is in Gary's Miller neighborhood and celebrates Black History Month.

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

USW prepared to strike at BP refinery, leadership announces

February 5, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

The United Steelworkers Union announced on Thursday that its workers should prepare for a strike or lockout at the BP Whiting refinery.

Lawmakers gather at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 11, 2025. (Jon Cherry/The New York Times)

Bill aimed at curbing utility bills passes Indiana Senate committee

February 5, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

The Senate Utilities Committee has passed the bill designed to make electric utility more affordable to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

A guard stands in a tower at Indiana State Prison on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Michigan City, Ind. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Appeals court revives Michigan City woman’s wrongful termination suit

February 4, 2026 at 9:27 p.m.

The court sided with the Michigan City woman after she alleged multiple state agencies wrongfully dismissed her complaints.

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

Wet processing system ordinance fails to pass Gary council

February 4, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

The Gary Common council was unable to get a majority vote on a controversial ordinance that would allow a wet processing system.

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 utilties committee passes nuclear permits bill

February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The House committee passed a bill that would shape how nuclear facilities receive permits, and it moves to the House for final approval.

Visitors sit inside of a Gary Public Transportation Corporation all-electric bus on August 9, 2023. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Gary public transportation to offer free fare for transit equity

February 3, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The Gary Public Transportation Corporation is celebrating transit equity and former civil rights leader Rosa Parks by offering free fare on Wednesday. “We are looking at it as a kickoff...

State Sen. Mark Spencer addresses visitors during the dedication of improvements to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. He said he feels optimistic after two of his authored bills received unanimous support in the Senate. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana state senator has two Gary-inspired bills make it to House

February 2, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

State Sen. Mark Spencer, D-Gary, authored a bill that would increase urban microfarm zones statewide and would allow Gary to appraise properties.

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