Alexandra Kukulka

Alexandra Kukulka is a reporter for the Post-Tribune.

A marijuana joint is rolled at a two-day cannabis festival in Hartford, Michigan, in 2022. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Republicans increasingly open to marijuana legislation

May 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Indiana Republican legislators have been more emboldened to discuss marijuana legislation — with a Republican Senator recently announcing he will propose legislation in the 2027 session to legalize medical marijuana...

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

Paperwork mishap delays tax abatement for Cold Storage project in Hebron

May 15, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

A paperwork snafu delayed a tax abatement for U.S. Cold Storage in Hebron but the matter has been resolved, Lake County officials said.

From left, Fred Koegel, Democratic member; Lake County Clerk Michael Brown, Democratic member; John Reed, Republican member; Kevin Smith, Democratic member; and Charlene Foss-Eggemann, Republican member, review ballots with mismatched signatures from the 2026 primary election Tuesday, May 14, 2026. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County examines absentee, provisional ballots from primary

May 14, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration reviewed more than two dozen provisional ballots and absentee vote-by-mail ballots with mismatched signatures to determine if they should be accepted or...

The exterior of the Lake County Jail on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Lake County correctional officers union raises concern over contract negotiations, jail conditions

May 13, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

The correctional officers union brought concerns about stalled bargaining and poor jail conditions to the Lake County Council Tuesday.

Gary man dies after being hit by train Saturday

May 11, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

A 59-year-old Gary man was fatally struck by a train over the weekend, according to the Gary Fire Department and Lake County Coroner.

The Indiana Toll Road crosses Wolf Lake in the general area of the Chicago Bears' proposed stadium location in Hammond on Feb. 25, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Lake and Porter officials in Indiana wait and see on taxes for potential Bears stadium

May 10, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears are still mulling their stadium options in Hammond and Arlington Heights, so Lake and Porter county officials have some time to approve taxes as part of the...

The Indiana Statehouse, as seen on January 4, 2021. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Experts say Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer lost reelection due to endorsements and ads

May 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Experts say the Indiana Senate redistricting vote was the number one issue driving Trump to support the challengers to sitting senators and the number one issue raised in the challengers’...

Jerry Williams, a Major with the Indiana State Police, speaks during a forum held by the Miller Citizen's Corporation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for Lake County sheriff candidates. Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Sheriff Democratic primary: ISP Major Williams claims victory, other candidates concede

May 7, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday for Lake County Sheriff in a six-candidate race.

At left, Trevor De Vries. At right, James "Jay" Starkey. (Photos provided by Trevor De Vries and James "Jay" Starkey)

Indiana State Senate primaries: Trevor De Vries and Jim Starkey topple Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer

May 6, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Incumbent State Senators Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer appear headed for defeat after Tuesday's Republican primary.

Democratic candidate for Lake County Sheriff Jerry Williams, a Major with the Indiana State Police, speaks during a forum held by the Miller Citizen's Corporation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Jerry Williams leads crowded Lake County Sheriff Democratic primary

May 5, 2026 at 10:13 p.m.

Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams was leading Tuesday night in a six-candidate race for the Democratic nomination for Lake County Sheriff.

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