Alexandra Kukulka

Alexandra Kukulka is a reporter for the Post-Tribune.

A South Shore Line train sits on the track on Nov. 25, 2024, at Dune Park station in Chesterton. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Lake, Porter counties see population growth in 2025, according to census data

March 25, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

Lake and Porter counties experienced an increase in population in 2025, according to U.S. Census data estimates, which county and regional planners said impacts infrastructure planning and potentially state and...

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder walks away from the U.S. District Courthouse with members of his defense team in Hammond, Indiana Tuesday Mar. 10, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder appeals his probation sentence

March 25, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder filed an appeal Monday to his 3-year probation sentence on his conviction for obstructing the IRS.

Carolyn Jacobs (left) and Pam Putzell of Indivisible NWI talk about getting youth to vote during the “Behind the Ballot” open house. The event was put on by the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration at the County Government Center in Crown Point on Saturday, March, 14, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Beckwith, Indivisible NWI spar over Lake County elections event

March 24, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indivisible NWI are trading barbs about the latter group's presence at a “nonpartisan” get-out-the-vote event sponsored by the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration...

Police: Congressional candidate James Schenke charged with driving on a suspended license

March 23, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

A Republican candidate for Indiana’s First Congressional District was charged with driving on a suspended license with a prior conviction.

State Sen. Rodney Pol Jr., D-Chesterton, raises his hand alongside constituents in the audience after asking for a show of hands of those with high electric and gas bills during a town hall meeting at Portage City Hall on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Sen. Rodney Pol hosts town hall to discuss utility affordability bill, others passed in 2026

March 23, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

An electric utility affordability bill will impact Hoosiers the most from this year's legislative session, said State Sen. Rodney Pol.

Jonah Peterson, center, cast his ballot for the first time Tuesday at the Lake County Government Center on the first day of early voting. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Experts: SAVE America bill would require more documentation to vote

March 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

As the Senate began to debate a stricter voter registration bill this week, voter rights organizations are speaking out against the bill while conservative groups are touting its benefits.

A sign stands outside of the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point on the first day of early voting in the county on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Candidate with Nazi salute in name removed from ballot

March 19, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.

A Republican candidate who filed for U.S. Representative in Indiana’s First District with the Nazi salute in his ballot name was removed from the ballot late last month when he...

Lake County Government Center, Crown Point. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County election board approves early voting polling locations, postpones proposed changes

March 18, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration postponed requests to change early voting locations until before the general election.

The Lake County Government Center in Crown Point is pictured. Most Superior Court judges in Indiana are elected by popular vote, but in Lake, Marion and St. Joseph counties, a judicial nominating commission recommends a list of candidates for a gubernatorial appointment.

Lake County election board dismisses election complaint, OKs polls

March 17, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration dismissed an election complaint, along party lines, and made minor precinct changes Tuesday.

One of many homes damaged homes along 300 West in Lake Village, Indiana, on March 11, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

National Weather Service to hold emergency preparedness forum in Gary Thursday

March 16, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

The National Weather Service will hold an emergency preparedness forum after a deadly storm last week and a year after a tornado in Gary.

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