In a late night vote, the Indiana Senate approved Monday a property tax bill that will save two-thirds of taxpayers up to $300 on their 2026 property tax bill while local governments will lose $1.4 billion through 2028.
Category: Post-Tribune
Chesterton addressing pedestrian safety at main railroad crossing
Chesterton is enhancing pedestrian safety for the Calumet Road railroad crossing downtown as a new parking lot is developed nearby.
Chesterton’s Troy Barrett can make hitters feel baffled. He makes the Trojans ‘feel like we can win.’
Barrett doesn’t need to overpower hitters with velocity to be successful.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith posts Senate Bill 1 criticism
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith took to X, formerly known as Twitter, over the weekend to criticize Senate Bill 1.
Lake Station man charged after threatening relative with machete
When Lake Station police officers responded to a call on April 3, they found Bradley Brooks outside, armed with a black machete. He just threatened to kill his sister. After a tense situation, an officer shot him three times with a less lethal shotgun before he was arrested.
Gary man gets probation for groping woman while she slept
A Gary man was sentenced to one year probation Friday in a plea deal for groping a woman while she slept.
Merrillville Police Chief says Senate Bill 1 would lead to officer layoffs
As Senate Bill 1 — a property tax refund bill that would cut more than $1 billion from schools, libraries and local government — hurtles toward the finish line, Merrillville’s Police Chief is imploring residents to call their state representatives to stop it before it ruins the town’s public safety.
Kankakee Marsh has long been controversial, author says
Draining the Kankakee Marsh came after controversy and a spectacular failed attempt. Controversy over the effects continues today.
Portage Recovery Association moves to new location, remains dedicated to changing lives
To Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, the Portage Recovery Association’s new home is a bigger deal than attracting a Target store.
Community news: Annual plant sale and Sickle Cell awareness events
News and events around the area