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West Lafayette boys and girls track and field conquers Hoosier Conference championship
West Lafayette proved it could carry a roster of athletes who could contribute and win a multitude of events while hosting the 75th Hoosier Conference Championship at Gordon Straley Field. Juniors David Curl and Ryan Miloudi set the tone in three events for the boys team while junior Taylor Woods...
Indiana State Police host memorial service at Lafayette Post honoring fallen officers
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Officers, public officials and members of the community gathered Wednesday afternoon to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty during the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post memorial service. "It means a lot, it really does," said Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Jeremy...
Lafayette landmarks light up in green for Mental Health Awareness
If you're in downtown Lafayette, don't forget to look up this Friday, May 3. The dome of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse and the Public Safety Building will be illuminated in green in support of Mental Health America's mental health awareness campaign.
Anderson Plumbing celebrating 10 year anniversary
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Wednesday marked the ten year anniversary for the local business Anderson Plumbing. Members of the community celebrated the occasion with a press conference and appearances from Mayor Tony Roswarski, State Representative Sheila Klinker, and Sheriff Bob Goldsmith. Plaques were handed out in recognition of everyone's...
22-year-old Lafayette man shot in the leg on his birthday
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A man was shot in the leg early Tuesday as he and others celebrated his 22nd birthday inside an apartment in the 1800 block of Shoshone Drive, according to Lafayette police. The call of a shot fired inside a Georgetown Apartment came in to dispatchers about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, police said. A short time later, the man showed up at Franciscan Health Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg, police said. ...
Lafayette homeowners to see summer sewage rate adjustments amid seasonal activities
Summer will be here before you know it, with all the gardening and water fun that comes with it. To offset the expense, summer sewage rates are coming up for homeowners in Lafayette. To see how this will impact your bill, visit the Lafayette government website and view the 2024...
Foodie Friday: The Eleventh House
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) -- It is time for a brand new Foodie Friday deal, and we are checking out The Eleventh House!. This local coffee and bagel sandwich shop has an item to fit everyone's taste. From sweet to savory to delicately bitter to spicy The Eleventh House has everything you could ever want. They're also the home of many unique art that local artists create.
Grant's House celebration looks to provide summer camp for kids with special needs
Saddle up for the 9th annual Grant's House Celebration!. All are welcome to support Camp 54, the summer camp for kids with special needs, and to honor the life of Grant House. Grant's House, a part of the Wabash Center, opened in 2016 after the passing of McCutcheon graduate Grant House. He was born with a brain tumor and lived to the age of 25.
4 takeaways from Rossville and Carroll softball's pitching duel in rivalry showdown
ROSSVILLE, Ind. — Two of the Lafayette area's competitive small school high school softball programs Carroll and Rossville engaged in a tight battle on Thursday that set the tone for what could play out in the IHSAA postseason later this month. Rossville pitcher Allie Elliott and Carroll pitcher Charlotte...
Purdue IT Cuts Some Director, Manager Positions
Resulting in what the University calls a "modest reduction" in director- and manager-level positions. Purdue's IT department is restructuring and streamlining its leadership, resulting in what the university calls a "modest reduction" in director- and manager-level positions.
Big Ten leading Purdue baseball, Connor Caskenette stay hot in win over Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE — Connor Caskenette stayed hotter than fire Friday night, propelling Purdue baseball to another Big Ten victory. Behind a five RBI night from their starting catcher, the Boilermakers defeated rival Indiana 7-4 at Alexander Field for their 11th straight Big Ten victory. Caskenette now has 15 RBI...
Man killed in single-car accident near West Lafayette
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Turki Faisal Aljarbou died early Tuesday in a crash at Indiana 26 and Klondike Road, according to Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello. The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office received the report of the crash about 3:10 a.m. Tuesday, according to police bulletins. Aljarbou, a 25-year-old from Saudi Arabia, was driving a...
Free bonsai workshop at Bennetts Greenhouse in Lafayette
Bennetts Greenhouse is offering a free bonsai workshop on Saturday, May 4th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., designed especially for beginners. Experts from the Bonsai Club of Lafayette will lead the workshop, providing insights into the cultivation of ornamental trees and shrubs, and offering guidance on how to start and care for your own bonsai.
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