LATEST NEWS
51 cases dismissed because of allegations of officer's 'embellished reports'
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Discrepancies between former West Lafayette police officer Jake Forgey's written reports and his body-worn body camera led to his resignation in February, and so far, has resulted in 51 cases being dismissed. In March, West Lafayette Police Chief Troy Harris described Forgey's reports, alleging that Forgey...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary lane closures on U.S. 52
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Starting Tuesday, April 23, U.S. 52 near Stockwell will have temporary lane closures and crossover closures. Crews will be closing one lane between County Roads 800 S and 900 S, as well as crossovers at both of those roads; this work will add turn lanes to U.S. 52.
WL man charged after allegedly threatening with a crossbow
A West Lafayette man has been charged with four felonies after allegedly threatening to shoot people with a crossbow. Officers responded to a complaint early Friday morning of a man making threats with a crossbow at a residence on Fleming Drive, according to a probable cause affidavit. Officers responded to...
Lafayette elementary school 1st in the state to move to 4-day school week
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WTHR) — An elementary school in Lafayette will be transitioning to a four-day school week beginning next school year, the first in the state. The Lafayette School Corporation School Board of Trustees voted to approve the change for Vinton Elementary School, which goes into effect starting August 2024, district associate superintendent Dr. Alicia Clevenger confirmed to 13News.
Prosecutor: Rape suspect dropped his wallet outside teenage victim's house
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Prosecutors charged Preston Mendoza on Tuesday with rape, burglary, criminal confinement and sexual battery in the April 10 home invasion and rape of a 17-year-old girl. Mendoza broke into the teenager's house while she was sleeping early April 10, according to prosecutors, who said he then...
April 18, 6 PM Weather Forecast-Slight Risk for Severe Followed by Some Frost Ahead & Then More 80s.....
Storm system is moving east-northeastward with warm front advancing northeastward. We warm this evening & get enough instability with the shear for that line of storms (though bigger risk is southwest & south of us.....as stated below in more detail). _______________________________________. SLIGHT RISK is up this evening for a couple...
Basketball coach's chronic stalker wants to be released from jail awaiting her May trial
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Lindsey Baker is criminally obsessed with stalking Purdue women's basketball Coach Katie Gearlds and her recent actions suggest she's not stopping. While in prison for stalking the coach in 2021, Baker wrote to Gearlds, according to prosecutors. Now Baker wants to be released from the Tippecanoe...
Man who won primary election while charged with murder convicted on lesser charge
LEBANON, Ind. (AP) — A central Indiana man who won a primary election for a township board position while charged with killing his estranged wife has been found guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter. A Boone County jury convicted Andrew Wilhoite, 41, of Lebanon on Thursday, local...
State approves Purdue projects
INDIANAPOLIS (WLFI) — On Friday, the State Budget Committee approved nine Purdue University capital projects, totaling over $224 million. Projects include updates to academic programs and housing — most notably the $168 million Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business Building, according to lawmakers. Out of the allocated...
West Lafayette man sentenced to 30 years for Child Molesting
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — A West Lafayette man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for Child Molesting. Thirty-one-year-old Justin Alan Crider plead guilty to a felony count of child molesting involving a girl under the age of 10. Prosecutors say he repeatedly abused the girl from...
Journal & Courier's print edition begins arriving by mail on Monday
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Monday's edition of the Journal & Courier marks a transition for the newspaper and for our customers who faithfully read our printed edition. Customers will find their printed edition of the J&C in their U.S. mail at their homes starting Monday, as we reported on March 20. We'll still have our e-edition online in the morning and the newspaper's website, jconline.com, and its app will continue to bring you the news in a manner quick and more timely than the print edition.
Things to do this week in Greater Lafayette
The Union Club Hotel located at 201 S. Grant St. is hosting yoga in partnership with Sunshine Yoga & Wellness from 7-8 a.m. Admission is free and all ages and levels of experience are welcome to attend. Attendees are to meet in the hotel main lobby and will be escorted to the class location. Yoga mats and water will be provided.
Preston Eric Mendoza charged
A man accused of breaking into a home in Lafayette last week and raping a teenager dropped his wallet at the scene, officials said. Man accused of breaking into home and raping teen charged. Prosecutors charged 25-year-old Preston Eric Mendoza today for allegedly breaking into a Lafayette home and raping...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.