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Lou Donkle, a board member with the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, explains Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, how Yellowstone Road was briefly the star of transcontinental road travel before the development of the Lincoln Highway. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso’s Yellowstone Road receives recognition and connection to its past

By Shelley Jones

November 2, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

Residents and city officials gathered Thursday in Valparaiso to unveil a new historical marker that...

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. looks at a map of north Hammond while discussing potential sites for a Chicago Bears stadium. He spoke Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, during the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Hammond economic development strong even as Chicago Bears stadium situation ‘changing every second’

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. told an audience gathered Friday that the city continues to...

Paul Nord blows releases smoke from bubbles as people look on during the Haunted Science Lab held at Valparaiso University Saturday, October 31, 2026. Nord, a technical specialist at the university, said he was dressed as “hobo Abe Lincoln.” (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Everybody loves it’: Science tricks offer a treat at Valparaiso University

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

Valparaiso University students and faculty made science experiments fun on Saturday during the annual Haunted...

Court briefs: Judge finalists announced, conviction in gun case

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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

Court news from around the region.

Music Director and conductor Dr. Carolyn Watson, who leads the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, announced this month she will not renew her contract following the April 2027 completion of the season with the concert finale salute to ABBA. (La Porte County Symphony Orchestra/provided)

Of Notoriety: More transitions, tweaks for La Porte Symphony and Towle Theater

By Philip Potempa

October 29, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

As I advised in an earlier column published, it’s been a year of changes and...

Man convicted in 117-mph crash that ripped apart vehicle with mom, baby inside

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 28, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

Jurors convicted Stuart Roane, 60, of Marion, Ind. late Tuesday of Level 6 felony criminal...

Portage City Hall

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

Portage raising elected officials’ salaries after 8-year freeze

By Doug Ross

October 28, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

Portage City Councilman Collin Czilli persuaded the council to amend the budget to include 3.5%...

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

Dawn Miller, Jack Tipold in race for Porter County Council District 3 seat

By Shelley Jones

October 28, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

Two Valparaiso residents are facing off to replace Councilman Greg Simms, a Democrat, for the...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Council Districts 1 and 2 seats up for grabs to newcomers

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 28, 2026 at 2:01 p.m.

The first two seats on the Lake County Council won’t be filled by an incumbent...

Portage High School stands at the intersection of U.S. 6 and Airport Road. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage School Board gets briefing on disciplinary issues

By Doug Ross

October 28, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

There are three tiers for dealing with behavioral issues, with a “ladder of consequences” depending...

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
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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...