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Visitors stand under a conveyor after a grand opening ceremony for the new Berth 5 at the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. The port has been awarded an $11.2 million federal grant to modernize its cargo handling. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Port of Indiana gets $11.2 million grant for container project

By Doug Ross

October 29, 2026 at 10:27 a.m.

The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor will modernize its cargo handling, including equipment for future international...

Frank Zugic’s neighbor’s house on Aug. 18, 2026, after a severe storm swept through the region in Gary, Indiana. The Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana is offering additional resources for residents and businesses still struggling from the Aug. 11 derecho at a Nov. 5 event in Merrillville. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

NWI Black Chamber of Commerce to host storm recovery resource event

By Maya Wilkins

October 29, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.

The event will connect residents, homeowners, renters and small businesses with disaster repair assistance after...

Court briefs: Judge finalists announced, conviction in gun case

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By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 28, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Court news from around the region.

Munster High School resource officer injured

By Post-Tribune

October 28, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

Munster High School's School Resource Officer was injured Monday during an incident with a student,...

Gary officials cut the ribbon for the new South Gleason Golf Range on Jefferson Street in the city on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. The $173,000 golf range investment shows the city's commitment to local parks, multiple officials said. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary opens new $173,000 South Gleason Park Golf Range

By Maya Wilkins

October 28, 2026 at 10:07 a.m.

As he helped open the new Gleason Park golf range, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said...

Hammond City Hall is located at Calumet Avenue and Highland Street. (Joe Puchek / Post-Tribune)

Hammond council urged to protect residents targeted by ICE

By Jim Masters

October 27, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Federal immigration enforcement agents are arresting people on the streets of Northwest Indiana and their...

Victim’s family prays over Gary man, 21, as he gets 55-year split term

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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October 27, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Judge Natalie Bokota sentenced Damarion Crossley, 21, to a 55-year split term — 45 years...

Hammond man gets 85 years for killing ex-wife

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 27, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

A judge sentenced Allen Oscar Woods, 41, to the maximum of 85 years Monday after...

Site work is proceeding at the Amazon Web Services data center project in Hobart. (Jim Masters/Post-Tribune)

Delivery will cause road closures near Hobart data center in November

By Jim Masters

October 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

A delivery of electric transformers to power the Amazon Web Services data center will cause...

Daniel Elliott, Coumba Kebe want State Treasurer’s office to work for Hoosiers

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 27, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Political newcomer and Democrat Coumba Kebe is challenging incumbent Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott for the...

Portage City Hall

User Upload Caption: Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Ave.

Portage zoning board shoots down 108-lot subdivision plan

By Doug Ross

October 27, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

The Portage Board of Zoning Appeals rejected a 108-lot subdivision proposed by Lotton Development and...

Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Chesterton Town Council approves annexing 5.3 acres east of Ind. 49

By Jim Woods

October 27, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.

Jeff Stricker, who owns the land, wants to build two townhouses on a vacant lot...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Brian Gulley, Spencer Lemmons vie for open District 2 seat on Porter County Council

By Shelley Jones

October 27, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

The impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1 and a tax if the Bears move to...