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May 14, 7:30 PM Weather Forecast Update-Quick Look at the Now to Summer Outlook.....
Rainfall totals today very from only trace to 0.10" in the north to up to 1.46" in the south. Up to 2" fell yesterday in Newton & Jasper counties & up to 1.30" in Benton County. Greater Lafayette totals run 0.03-0.35" northwest to southeast. However, once again, the big, flooding...
Update: TSC studies its programs to improve services for special needs students
Editor's note: This story has been updated since it originally was published online to reflect additional reactions from Tippecanoe School Corp. officials. LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The future of special needs education in Tippecanoe County became a topic of discussion at the Lafayette school board meeting after learning that Tippecanoe School Corp. is studying its internal services for students with special needs. ...
'Little bit of history': First passengers embark on Purdue commercial flight
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Purdue Airport entered a new stage in advancement as it launched its first commercial air service since 2004 on Wednesday. The inaugural flight left at 6:18 a.m., 2 minutes ahead of schedule. It's been 20 years since a commercial flight has flown out of...
Four takeaways from boys track and field sectional championship
WEST LAFAYETTE — Harrison senior Finn Huber held another trophy in his hands in another dominant display on the track for the Raiders. The closing act on the west side was memorable for a multitude of reasons. The Cedarsville University-bound Huber and future Purdue walk-on Andres Negron-Carrero helped set two of the three new...
Murdock Elementary students explore their own career fair
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Young scholars at Murdock Elementary School are getting ready for the real world as they explore their very own career fair. Students ranging from kindergarten through fourth grade chatted with local community members to ask questions about their careers. Murdock Elementary staff believe kids should...
CDC Reports Rise in Drowning Deaths: Health officer stresses swimming lessons and safety
The CDC has released a reporting showing drowning deaths are on the rise, up by nearly 500 deaths since 2019. "I think the main thing that concerns me is that this is the first time we've seen drowning deaths increase in decades," said Tippecanoe County Health Officer Gregory Loomis. He...
Nighttime lane closures to affect I-65 near Lafayette
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced temporary nighttime lane closures on Interstate 65 between state roads 25 and 26 in Lafayette. Beginning on or after May 27, which is Memorial Day, crews will be closing single lanes and the shoulders of this stretch of road to do sound wall rehabilitation work, according to a news release.
Ex-police officer charged with official misconduct has brief initial hearing
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ex-West Lafayette police Officer Jake Forgey's initial hearing Friday for charges of official misconduct and counterfeiting a search warrant took roughly the same amount of time as his swearing-in ceremony in June 2022. Forgey signed the necessary paperwork and skipped the reading of the charges. His...
Decorated diving coach steps down after recent diagnosis
Purdue's Adam Soldati, who coached 19 divers to national championships, is stepping down from his position as head diving coach, Purdue Athletics announced Thursday. He's turning the program over to Olympian and former Purdue diver David Boudia, who became an assistant coach in 2021 with the understanding he would follow Soldati as head coach.
You can take a TSC school bus for a test drive on Saturday. Here's what you need to know
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — While driving a school bus may sound like a slow job, the Tippecanoe School Corp. hopes it could be a change of pace for someone looking for a new career. From 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, the TSC transportation department will host a test drive event at Wea Ridge Middle School, offering the public a chance to get behind the wheel of a school bus.
20-year-old shot at Peters Mill public access parking area of Wildcat Creek
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A 20-year-old man was on the losing end of gunshots exchanged Sunday afternoon in the Peters Mill public access area of the Wildcat Creek along Eisenhower Court. He was part of a group at the access area when a second group drove into the parking area...
Big inning costs Purdue late
The Boilers were winning a pitching duel two thirds of the game against Illinois (32-17, 17-6) on Friday night. Then things came apart at the seams. It started with a seemingly innocuous walk on a full count, resulting in Purdue (33-21, 13-10) head coach Gregg Goff emerging from the dugout and the piano tune that signals a pitcher change ringing through Alexander Field. Senior reliever Aaron Suval was the one called upon to guide the Boilers into the game’s final stretch.
5/17/24 Illinois, Connor Caskenette, Cal Hejza
Cal Hejza looks up at the home plate umpire as he's called out after being tagged by Purdue's Connor Caskenette in the sixth inning on Friday at Alexander Field preserving at the time a 2-1 Boilermaker lead.The Boilers lost, 9-4, clinching a Big Ten regular-season title for the Illini.
Delphi Lions Club Presents Community Awards Wednesday Night
The Delphi Lions Club honored members of the Delphi Community School Corporation Oracle family last night with awards for their outstanding work in the community and the school system. During the ceremony, two high school scholarship awards, a teacher of the year award, the Melvin Jones Fellow award, the Lions...
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