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Larry Brechner moderates a discussion during a free public screening of the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution at Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026.
Photo by Tony Santucci/Lakeshore Public Media
Local News
In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)
Dee Dotson
In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)By the Lakeshore Public Media Family
Local News
Judicial Commission Names 10 Finalists for Upcoming Lake County Court Vacancies
Dee Dotson
Hammond Indiana Police Department
Local News
Off-Duty Hammond Police Officer Involved in Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash Under State Police Investigation
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
An attorney for Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard in court last week argued that the Indiana Election Commission should meet to hear campaign finance complaints. A judge ruled against him Monday.
Doug McSchooler
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Indiana Debate Commission
Judge denies Ballard’s request to force Election Commission to meet
Benjamin Thorp
Greg Ballard took the Indiana Election Commission to court Friday, arguing that they need to hear campaign finance complaints before election day. A judge has ruled against him.
Supporters of Union School Corp. rally in support of the district and its students on Friday Oct. 23, 2026 in Winchester in Randolph County.
Amelia Pak-Harvey
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WFY
Judge strikes down part of Indiana law closing Union Schools
Amelia Pak-Harvey, Eric Weddle
Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard in court Friday arguing that the Indiana Election Commission should meet to hear campaign finance complaints.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Ballard takes Indiana Election Commission to court
Benjamin Thorp
Erika Martinez stands outside a local coffee shop in Richmond, Indiana. She’s been struggling to manage paperwork from the state so she can keep her Medicaid coverage - a growing concern as the state is set to enact work requirements.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Thousands already off Indiana's Medicaid rolls, before work requirements take effect
Benjamin Thorp
Republican Secretary of State candidate Max Engling has received the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
Doug McSchooler
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Indiana Debate Commission
Trump endorses 'MAGA warrior' Max Engling for secretary of state
Benjamin Thorp

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