Maya Wilkins

Maya Wilkins is a staff writer for the Post-Tribune, covering the city of Gary and health care.

October 20, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

The Democratic Party announced Monday that they'll have a caucus 6 p.m. Nov. 5 for the third, sixth district and at-large seats.

October 20, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Michigan City residents joined the Sierra Club and Just Transition Northwest Indiana to protest NIPSCO's generating station and data centers.

October 19, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The Gary Police department said a woman died after driving her vehicle into a contaminated body of water near Buffington Harbor Saturday.

October 16, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

The 23rd Fest in the First will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday along Gary's Lake Street in the city's Miller neighborhood.

October 16, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

The district board and volunteer fire department didn’t make changes to the budget after clashing over its numbers in September.

October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The Lake County Council reappropriated $350,000 to pay for employees' overtime at the county 911 department.

October 14, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

Gary gave updates for its demolition of several blighted city structures, including the Genesis Convention Center and City Methodist Church.

October 14, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

The Lake County Council approved $750,000 for storm cleanup, and Gov. Mike Braun announced the state has dispersed more than $32 million for relief.

October 13, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

United Steelworkers Local 12775 and supporting governing bodies want NIPSCO to "prioritize investment in a robust local utility workforce."

October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Democrat Kate-Lynn Holley and Republican James "Jay" Starkey, both of DeMotte, are facing off for the 6th District seat.

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