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The Porter County Sheriff's Department in Valparaiso. (Porter County Sheriff's Department)

Police: Two dead after separate weekend crashes in Porter County

By Post-Tribune

November 2, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The Porter County Sheriff's Department is investigating two fatal wrecks over the weekend.

The Hammond North Walmart, 1100 5th Ave., was closed November 2, 2026 after a shooting that left one woman dead, police said. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Woman fatally shot inside north Hammond Walmart Monday morning

By Michelle L. Quinn

November 2, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

At around 9:09 a.m. November 2, Hammond Police responded to a call at the Hammond...

All was quiet November 2, 2026, outside OJ's Game Over, 719 W. 151st St. in East Chicago after a shooting Sunday morning that left two men dead. Jezebel Diaz, of East Chicago, owns the bar, according to state records. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Two men killed in shooting outside East Chicago bar early Sunday

By Michelle L. Quinn

November 2, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

East Chicago Police Chief Jose Rivera is imploring anyone who saw an early Sunday morning...

After moving back to US, Lucas Hendrixson scores 1st touchdown for Highland: ‘It’s something I won’t forget’

By Michael Osipoff

October 1, 2026 at 6:43 a.m.

For Highland's Lucas Hendrixson, who missed last season with an injury after moving from Germany,...

Gretchen Greear, left to right, Nicholas Ian and David Cerda portray the late movie star Joan Crawford in various stages of her lifetime and career in “Joan Crawford Goes to Hell,” written by Cerda and produced by his Hell in a Handbag Productions as a parody, which closes Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (Rick Aguilar Studios/provided)

Of Notoriety: David Cerda celebrates 25 years on stage; ‘Wizard of Oz’ returns to TV
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By Philip Potempa

October 1, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

David Cerda is forever hailed in the Windy City as the king of stage camp...

A flag waves outside of the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary man sentenced to almost 4 years for bringing machine gun to school

By Post-Tribune

September 30, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 46 months in prison on Tuesday for bringing a...

Regular unleaded gasoline prices are posted Wednesday at the BP, located at 747 Ridge Road in Munster. (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday, adds diesel relief into November

By Maya Wilkins

September 30, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Braun announced the suspension of gas usage and excise taxes through Nov. 4 and suspended...

Ray and Leann Benninger arrive for the dedication of improvements to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Shirley Heinze Land Trust is moving its headquarters to the former Trailyard Restaurant site in Valparaiso. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Shirley Heinze Land Trust moving to former Trailyard site in Valparaiso

By Doug Ross

September 30, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

Shirley Heinze Land Trust is moving its headquarters to the former Trailyard Restaurant site in...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, and Valparaiso staff and administrators break ground on the Weston Street Storm Sewer Project in downtown Valparaiso Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

‘An important milestone’: Valparaiso’s sewer, stormwater separation is 90% complete

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By Shelley Jones

September 30, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

The city of Valparaiso broke ground on 1,200 feet of new sewer that will separate...

Portage City Hall. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage zoning board approves Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros Coffee

By Doug Ross

September 30, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Chick-fil-A and Dutch Bros Coffee got quick approval by the Portage Board of Zoning Appeals...

Lake County election officials test voting machines on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County election officials put voting machines through their paces

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 29, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

After Tuesday’s board meeting, Lake County Election Board members and other employees conducted the second...

Ricardo Camarena lifts his neighbor Rayshawn Hackey, 6, while playing on the roots of a tree outside their homes on 26th Ave. in Gary, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The tree was toppled Aug. 11. A group of state legislators spent nearly seven hours Monday looking at NIPSCO’s response to the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana statehouse hosts marathon committee meeting into NIPSCO’s storm response

By Maya Wilkins

September 29, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

The committee passed recommendations for future legislation, including requiring procedures for power restoration and for...

The Buffalo Soldiers local regiment circled the arena in uniform to begin the day’s competitions. Today’s veterans still carry the tradition of celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers and Black service members. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Rodeo rallies horseback riders across nation to Gary

By Anna Ortiz

September 29, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Equestrians traveled from Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and from across Indiana to compete in...