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

Lake County Council races shape up with incumbents, newcomers

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 31, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Two of the Lake County Council’s remaining incumbents are defending their seats on the Lake...

Looking downhill on Wabash Avenue to Porter Beach. The unique topography of the beach area could pose a challenge if sewers replace septic dry wells, town officials say. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

New Indiana septic rules are challenging for Lake Michigan towns

By Jim Woods

October 31, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

A new rule enacted by the state is raising concerns because repairs are prohibited for...

The line was getting longer around noon as voters and election officials go about their business on the first day of early voting at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point on Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Voters’ habits shift as early voting surges in Lake, Porter counties

By Maya Wilkins

October 31, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

Early voting in Lake and Porter counties is running ahead of the midterms four years...

As site work has proceeded at the Amazon Web Services data center project, nearby residents of Hobart's Eagle Creek subdivision are concerned about air quality from the release of particulate matter. (Jim Masters/Post-Tribune)

Amazon providing data center updates on Zoom for Hobart residents

By Jim Masters

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October 19, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

As Amazon Web Services continues site preparation work for its data center project at 61...

Second suspect, now 16, charged as adult in marijuana dealer’s death

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 19, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

A 16-year-old teen is facing a murder case in adult court in connection with a...

Flags sit on top of the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Utility concerns are top of mind in Senate District 4 contest

By Doug Ross

October 19, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

Porter County Republican Party Chair Nathan Uldricks is hoping to unseat state Sen. Rodney Pol...

From left, Susan Brown, Gary Brown, Marti Pizzini and Jim Nelson, all of Save the Tunes, perform Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at the Indiana Dunes Visitors Center as part of the Music Heritage Series. (Deena Butterfield/for the Post-Tribune)

Save the Tunes brings folk songs, music history to the dunes

By Deena Butterfield

October 19, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Despite steady rainfall on Friday evening, music lovers made their way to the Indiana Dunes...

Valparaiso University is hosting several free, family-friendly Halloween events on campus, including a community trick-or-treat from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Harre Union Ballrooms. (Valparaiso University/provided)

Community news: Halloween fun, food access, library programs and more

By Post-Tribune

October 19, 2026 at 12:57 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

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Business briefs: Braun names new appointments to state boards

By Post-Tribune

October 18, 2026 at 2:10 p.m.

News and events around the area

An excavator moves debris from outside of the Genesis Convention Center in Gary as demolition work begins on the building on Friday, October 16, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Genesis Center demolished to make way for new chapter in Gary’s downtown

By Jim Masters

October 18, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

A symbol of downtown Gary’s hopes and dreams for a vibrant economic future was transformed...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Man gets a 60 year sentence for murder at Valparaiso apartment

By Jim Woods

October 17, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

Kuran Demetrius Kinley received what the judge called, in effect, "a life sentence" for fatally...

Participants march on the sidewalk outside of the courthouse in Valparaiso during a No Kings rally on Saturday, October 17, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso No Kings rally supports voting as midterm election nears

By Shelley Jones

October 17, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

About three dozen people gathered on each of the north corners of the courthouse square...

Hobart OKs tax abatement for Becknell Industrial campus
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By Jim Masters

October 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The Hobart City Council granted a 10-year tax abatement for Becknell Industrial’s proposal to build...