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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...

Nicole Durkin pauses while talking about her son Michael, 16, at her home in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Durkin family is speaking out about the loss of their son, a junior at Chesterton High School, who died by suicide in late September after being threatened online over compromising photos. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Love you, Mom’: Valparaiso-area family shares loss of son by suicide

By Amy Lavalley

October 17, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

Early in the morning on Sept. 28, Michael Durkin, 16, died by suicide when he...

Serenity Vales, 7, smiles to her parents as makeup artist Jelen Gillis paints her face during the 19th annual Fest in the First, celebrating Gary's First District neighborhoods of Emerson, Aetna, Glen Ryan and Miller in this 2022 file photo. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune)

Gary’s Fest in the First returns Saturday after being postponed
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By Maya Wilkins

October 16, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

The 23rd Fest in the First will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday...

In this Sept. 5, 1974, photo, columnist Philip Potempa’s older sister Pam, center in red, poses on her birthday with Potempa family collie Lady surrounded by party guests, left to right, Robin Shields, Jodi Scutchfield, Melanie McCoin and Julie Spenner. (Peggy Potempa/provided)

From the Farm: Collies back as favorite family canine courtesy of oldest sister Carol

By Philip Potempa

October 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by the collies beloved by my family throughout...

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley's 2024 Lincoln Navigator, with a sign promoting his campaign for reelection, on Aug. 15, 2026, in Michigan City, where police charged him with operating while intoxicated. (Michigan City Police Department)

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley charged with misconduct

By Amy Lavalley

October 16, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed two misconduct charges against Porter Superior Court Judge...

Indiana State Police Spokesman Sgt. Glen Fifield, center, explains charges the department brought against Heather Ann Textor Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, as Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter, left; Sgt. Joe White, center right and Det. Brandon Bohling, right, watch. Textor, of Lowell, has been charged with 42 felonies for crafting false expungements. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Police: Lowell woman faces 42 felonies in expungement scheme

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 17, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

A Lowell woman is in custody after a state police investigation discovered she may have...

Dump trucks in the maintenance department during of the new Porter County Highway Department Central Facilities in Valparaiso, Indiana Friday October 16, 2026. Construction for the 48,000 square-foot facility began in May of 2024. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County opens more spacious highway garage, salt dome

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By Shelley Jones

October 16, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

After two years of planning and construction, the new main Porter County Highway Garage is...

No changes made to Lake Ridge Fire budget after department concerns

By Maya Wilkins

October 16, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

The district board and volunteer fire department didn’t make changes to the budget after clashing...

Worship news: Worship night, fall festivities, food pantry and more

By Post-Tribune

October 16, 2026 at 2:17 p.m.

Worship news from around the region.

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

Porter County prosecutor’s race features two veteran attorneys

By Jim Woods

October 16, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann is being challenged by a former deputy county prosecutor who...

Hammond man gets 78 years for molesting girl but remains at large

By Post-Tribune

October 18, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

A Hammond man was sentenced to 78 years Thursday for raping a pre-teen girl multiple...