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Crown Point man, 78, killed when hit by motorcycle while crossing street

July 27, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

The pedestrian — Thomas Novotny, 78, of Crown Point — suffered blunt force trauma to his head and was pronounced dead by Franciscan Health Crown Point ICU physicians at 9:56...

The city of Hobart received a $14,700 award from the “Amazon Hobart, Indiana Fund” to construct a rain garden at Robinson Lake. (City of Hobart/provided

News briefs: Robinson Lake project, secure shredding and more

July 27, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

Porter County Sheriff's Department.
(Porter County Sheriff's Department/provided)

Police: Valparaiso woman in custody on hold for murder

July 27, 2026 at 11:49 a.m.

One person is in custody after officers on a well-being check Sunday in Morgan Township found a Valparaiso man, 69, dead inside a home.

Business briefs: Braun honors five Hoosiers at Black Expo

July 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun recently recognized five Hoosiers at the Governor's Reception at the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration.

Police: No foul play suspected in death of Hebron man, 73, found in park

July 25, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

Lake County Sheriff’s Department officers located the body of a 73-year-old Hebron man Friday morning at Stoney Run County Park.

Saxon Partners development director Gary Warfel (right) speaks as attorney Scott Yahne looks on during Munster Plan Commission meeting in Munster on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The commission was considering a variance for a project at the former Lansing Country Club that would permit data centers. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Kenmara developer will axe data center provisions in Munster proposal

July 24, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

After packed meetings and much backlash in the community, Munster officials announced Friday afternoon that the developer of the former Lansing Country Club will exclude data centers from its future...

Worship news: Garage and bake sale, school backpacks and more

July 24, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Crown Point police investigating death of girl, 14, found in hot tub

July 22, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Crown Point police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl found unresponsive in a hot tub, according to a release.

The Munster Civic Foundation is transforming an often-overlooked piece of everyday infrastructure into a town-wide gallery through its new initiative, Electrifying Munster – Beauty and the Box. (Town of Munster/provided)

News briefs: Art reception, faith-based diabetes program and more

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

Community news from around the region.

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

Records: Hebron man, woman face felony neglect charges

July 18, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

Richard Humphris, 70, and Lisa Humphris, 67, are each charged with two Level 6 felony counts of neglect of a dependent, according to court records.

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