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An officer reacts (center) as names of fellow officers killed in the line of duty are read during an annual memorial service at the Indiana State Police post in Lowell on May 20, 2025. (John Smierciak / for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana State Police remember the fallen

May 20, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

Indiana State Police Troopers Amanda Parker and Jaylen Holt-Terry took their plates and sat off to the side Tuesday afternoon, awed by the history in the room. Having just finished...

Gary Bishop Robert McClory speaks during services at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels in Gary, Indiana on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The church held a Mass for Pope Leo XIV in conjunction with his inauguration in Rome and for couples celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries.(Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Bishop celebrates new Pope, married couples

May 19, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

There will always be a time for the grand gesture, but Robert Francis Prevost — now known as Pope Leo XIV — wants the world to know that it's the...

Ethel Fields, front, of Gary; and Heinze Trust Board member Barbara Freeman walk the bridge that will be replaced through a combination of Indiana Economic Development Corp., the Legacy Foundation and American Water Charitable Foundation grants this summer. The grants will be used to improve walkability to and within the 53-acre Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Grant will help students access Ivanhoe nature preserve

May 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

A somewhat hidden nature preserve on Gary’s West side is set to become an educational beacon, thanks to grants and perseverance.

Longtime Munster middle school counselor denies violating student confidentiality laws

May 14, 2025 at 10:58 a.m.

The School Town of Munster fired a long-time middle school counselor accused of violating student confidentiality laws Monday night.

Samatha Paterson, left, shakes the hand of Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford, after she received her diploma during commencement at Purdue University Northwest, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Hammond. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Post-Tribune)

PNW graduation speaker emphasizes forging your own path

May 12, 2025 at 3:17 p.m.

President and CEO of Wilson Sporting Goods Joe Dudy was a first-generation college student when he graduated from PNW 33 years ago, he said during the keynote address. Among the...

Distinguished graduate Chineze Odeluga, who moved to the U.S. from Nigeria at the age of 16 and plans to go into nursing, delivers the student reflection during Ivy Tech Lake County’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremony in Merrillville on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Ivy Tech grads get send off from departing college president

May 9, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

Until about a week or so ago, college wasn’t on Gerald Clayton III’s radar, according to his dad Gerald Clayton Jr. With working toward three machinist certificates and two technology...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, left, participates in a fireside chat with Munster Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Katie Sannito during the chamber's May membership meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Braun focuses on business issues at Munster chamber lunch

May 8, 2025 at 5:09 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun participated in a question and answer session Thursday during a Munster Camber of Commerce luncheon that focused on small businesses, local school referendums, and tolling, while protesters...

Munster Schools superintendent Bret Heller speaks during an assembly to celebrate Eads Elementary School's national Blue Ribbon Award on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Heller leaving Munster superintendent post for Colorado

May 8, 2025 at 2:58 p.m.

The School Town of Munster is looking for a new superintendent again as Bret Heller announced his resignation Wednesday.

Person in custody after Merrillville school threat

May 5, 2025 at 5:09 p.m.

Merrillville Police have in custody a person of interest connected to threats leveled against Pierce Middle School over the weekend.

Munster Town Hall (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Munster hires new town manager

May 4, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

The Munster Town Council last month approved James Marino to serve as its new town manager. He takes over for Patricia Abbott, who’s juggled the town manager and comptroller roles...

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