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Indiana Gov. Braun, FEMA assess NWI storm damage, offer resources

The response to the Aug. 11 storm that hit Northwest Indiana and left hundreds of thousands without power shows the importance of partnership at the local, state and federal levels, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said during a Monday press conference in the American Red Cross’ emergency shelter Gary’s Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center. “I’m extremely proud of first responders...

Indiana governor Mike Braun speaks with Malisia Lemme and her husband Arthur following a press conference addressing continuing state and federal storm recovery efforts at the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center in Gary, Indiana on Monday, August 31, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton speaks as Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, left, looks on during a press conference addressing continuing state and federal storm recovery efforts at the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center in Gary, Indiana, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Mrvan, Melton take action after mass NIPSCO power outages

Jaden Lee, right, and Willie Collins remove a cut portion of a tree while working at Southeastern and White Oak in Hammond, Indiana, Wednesday, August 12, 2026. As Northwest Indiana hacks away at the backlog of fallen trees from summer storms, tree experts said trees still standing require some TLC. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Trees offer benefits but require attention after recent storms: experts

Students on staff of of the Munster High School newspaper, the Crier, work in the computer lab. (Jared Quigg/Post-Tribune)

Guest column: Why every high school student should write for publication

By Gerald Bradshaw

August 31, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

A student with three years of reporting, editing and publication experience shows persistence and responsibility....

Records: Secondary shooter charged in Gary gas station slaying

By Meredith Colias-Pete

August 31, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Charges were unsealed last week against one shooter in a deadly Gary gas station slaying,...

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

Records: Hebron woman charged with 18 felony counts of animal neglect

By Post-Tribune

August 31, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

A Hebron woman charged with a felony count of neglect of a dependent in July...

News briefs: Genesis Towers celebration, storm assistance and more

By Post-Tribune

August 31, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

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

Portage RDC moves forward on $15 million bond for high-priority projects

By Doug Ross

August 30, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

With the impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1 looming, the Portage Redevelopment Commission voted to...

Shifa Saltagi Safadi of Valparaiso is one of nine published writers to receive the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards honors announced in August 2026 for the best books written by Indiana authors. (Shifa Saltagi Safadi/provided)

Valparaiso teacher-turned-author’s book among nine honored works

By Philip Potempa

August 30, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Two years before speculation about the Chicago Bears making Northwest Indiana their home, Valparaiso author...

Nine officers on leave after deadly shooting of security officer in Gary

By Post-Tribune

August 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Nine Gary and Lake County police officers are on administrative leave following the fatal shooting...

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