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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

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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...

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. Textor's attorney asked for and received a gag order in the case Tuesday. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Judge grants gag order on expungement fraud case at defense’s request

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

A judge granted a defense lawyer motion Tuesday for a gag order in a high-profile...

Munster Town Hall (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Chuck Gardiner resigns from Munster Town Council, citing burnout

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 20, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Councilman Chuck Gardiner, R-3, announced at Monday night’s council meeting that he’s stepping down after...

The sign outside the Easton Park subdivision in Chesterton. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Developer and Chesterton dispute who caused Easton Park flooding

By Jim Woods

October 20, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

The town of Chesterton and a developer are more entrenched in their standoff over who...

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

Newcomer, political veteran vie for Porter County Commissioners seat

By Shelley Jones

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October 20, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.

The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat pits political...

Court briefs: Calumet City man could get up to 40 years in deadly shooting

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 19, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

News from Lake County courts

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

Valparaiso woman charged with neglect in death of elderly mother

By Post-Tribune

October 19, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

A Valparaiso woman is charged with neglect of a dependent after her mother died of...

Hammond police officer on leave after fatal Friday crash

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 19, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

A Hammond Police officer has been put on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of...

Police: Woman dies after driving into contaminated water in Gary

By Maya Wilkins

October 19, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The Gary Police department said a woman died after driving her vehicle into a contaminated...

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

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...