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Former fighter pilot named new Purdue University president

Purdue University’s board of trustees unanimously elected Retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria as the university’s 14th president. Silveria has been serving as the president of the University of Arkansas System since January 2025, and before that served as associate vice president and executive director of Texas A&M University.

West Lafayette, IN · 22h
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Honors South residents affected by broken elevator

For about one month, Honors South student residents have been experiencing difficulties in dorm life as a result of one of the hall’s elevators being broken. Honors South Residence Hall is supposed to be equipped with two working elevators. Now, with only one available, many of what were once simple aspects of resident life have become some of the most tedious, such as doing laundry. With having to navigate loads up and down the stairs, residents are missing the efficiency provided by both elevators.

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

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Special meeting with secret agenda bringing a vote for Purdue University president?

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue's trustees have announced a special meeting for Thursday afternoon that is unusual in its timing and lack of an agenda, prompting speculation that they might be poised to name a permanent successor to former President Mung Chiang. The board of trustees typically meets on Friday mornings, after a Thursday executive session. But the board's emailed announcement Tuesday for this week's "special meeting" at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 326 of Stewart Center says only that "an agenda will be provided at the meeting." Purdue spokesman Trevor Peters did not confirm or deny the topic will be a vote and announcement about Chiang's replacement. "It will be newsworthy and a media availability will follow," he said. The first home regular-season basketball game of the season is scheduled for Friday night, and it is homecoming for Purdue Football on Saturday in Ross Ade — possibly good timing to introduce a new leader to Purdue faithful. Chiang, Purdue's 13th president, became the president of Northwestern University as of July 1, when former President Mitch Daniels took the reins temporarily. At the time, Daniels said one of his top priorities was to vacate the interim position "as fast as I

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

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Purdue to stop holding summer commencement

Purdue’s Office of the Registrar announced in an email to students on Wednesday that it will stop hosting August summer commencement ceremonies. The email said that this will not affect students’ paths to graduation, as degrees will still be granted at the end of the summer term. “This...

West Lafayette, IN · 1d

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Game of the Week Preview: Hamilton Heights vs West Lafayette

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The stakes are high Friday night as the Indiana high school football playoffs continue, with sectional championships on the line. Sports 18’s Game of the Week features a regular season rematch as the West Lafayette Red Devils take on the Hamilton Heights Huskies. West...

West Lafayette, IN · 16h

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Sectional Championship Preview: Lafayette Central Catholic Vs Clinton Prairie

Tomorrow night, Clinton Prairie takes on Lafayette Central Catholic in the Sectional 42 Championship game. The Gophers defeated North White 47-8 last week in the Sectional semifinal. The win marked their seventh of the season, the most since 2015. Central Catholic is 5-6 this season. But has outscored Sectional opponents...

Frankfort, IN · 1d

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Purdue Names Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria as President

Purdue University is preparing for another major leadership transition, one that could help shape the future of Indiana agriculture, agricultural research, veterinary medicine and higher education for years to come. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, will become Purdue’s 14th...

West Lafayette, IN · 21h

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Indiana High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Carmel stuns Westfield as Brownsburg, Warren Central maintain top spots in Indiana rankings.

Indiana · 5d

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School districts weigh budget plans after Indiana referendum results

Voters in at least two dozen Indiana school districts approved measures Tuesday to collect more property taxes, while 12 referendums failed. School leaders are now preparing for what the results could mean for their budgets. In Indianapolis and Hamilton County, voters approved most referendums to help fund their local schools. In Hamilton County, voters approved […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Just Say No To The School Referendums

The district merged two past referendums into one package while adding an overall spending increase without transparent disclosure. Families already struggling with rising costs shouldn't fund government spending increases when budgets should tighten everywhere. Schools are already strong; communities must learn to work within existing resources rather than constantly demanding...

Carmel, IN · 3d

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Northeast Indiana special education teachers awarded $340K+

WindSwell Foundation awarded special education teachers across Northeast Indiana with a generous donation in an effort to offset education funding shortages.

Fort Wayne, IN · 4d

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Westfield voters approve school referendum

Westfield Washington Schools’ referendum was one of four in the county approved by voters Nov. 3. With all precincts reporting by 10:30 p.m., the district’s referendum was passing by 14542 to 11423. The ballot question listed a maximum rate of 39.41 cents per $100 assessed value. However, the...

Westfield, IN · 2d

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Zionsville Community High School junior golfer leads way to state titles

Zionsville Community High School junior golfer Taylor Snively thrives under pressure. “When there’s more pressure on, I think that’s what I play for,” she said. “It’s fun to be in those moments. It’s fun to play golf when there’s something more on the line. The postseason is when I get really fired up.”

Zionsville, IN · 2d

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Carmel Middle School brings death to life in ‘Beetlejuice JR.’

Last fall, Carmel Middle School’s musical was “The SpongeBob Musical,” based on the popular underwater cartoon comedy and full of jokes and wholesome fun. This fall’s production offers something quite different — “welcome to a show about death,” as one of the early songs warns the audience.

Carmel, IN · 3d

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Green Brigade hopes to defend state title

NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — The Indiana high school marching band state finals will feature five schools from southwestern Indiana. One of those bands is the defending Class B champion North High School Green Brigade. North is looking to defend its title and continue their reign as class B champions in the state of Indiana. One […]

Indiana · 1d

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Fab 15: Pendleton Heights, Franklin Central headline preseason area rankings

We continue our Central Indiana girls basketball deep-dive with our preseason Fab 15. There are a couple clear preseason frontrunners entering the season, but the transfer chaos and arrival of a very strong 2030 class has this field looking as deep as ever. Let's get to ranking! 1. Pendleton Heights (22-4, 4A sectional champions) The Arabians have their centerpiece in Northwestern-bound forward Adah Hupfer (20.5 ppg, 13 rpg), and a strong cast of returners that includes Sami Brunk (6.4 ppg, 2.9 apg), Ellie Warfel (5.6 ppg) and Grace Lee (3.8 ppg). That in itself would have registered this team among the best in the state. But then they added 2028 Fishers transfers Ella Burleson and Reagan Reiff, and expectations were really elevated. Burleson, a 5-8 guard, averaged 8.2 points, 2.4 assists and a steal across 22 games last season, while Reiff, a 6-foot guard, clocked 8.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.9 apg and 1.3 spg. They're both considered top-50 recruits by PrepGirlsHoops Indiana (Reiff is top-25) and will be immediate contributors (obviously) with their new team. Newcomers Jada McGraw, Justus Ellis, Mallory Schug, Zy Larry and Sadie Rauh will add depth for Pendleton Heights, which has a schedule that includes Sneakers

Pendleton, IN · 3d

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Carmel Clay Schools referendum passes with 58 percent of the vote

Carmel voters approved the Carmel Clay Schools referendum Nov. 3, with 58 percent voting in favor, according to unofficial results. The referendum combines and replaces existing school safety and operating referendums. The referendum tax rate will jump from 24 cents per $100 of assessed property value to a maximum of 42.74 cents.

Carmel, IN · 2d

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Westfield Washington Schools announces tentative teacher contract agreement

Westfield Washington Schools and the Westfield Classroom Teachers Association have reached a tentative agreement for the 2026-27 teacher contract. According to information posted on the board’s website, the tentative agreement includes a 2.5 percent raise, plus step increases corresponding to education and experience levels. The starting salary for new teachers would be $52,000.

Westfield, IN · 3d

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HSE referendum approved; Democrats flip local senate, house seats

About 60 percent of voters approved the Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ replacement referendum Nov. 3, securing revenue dedicated for teacher salaries, school safety and behavioral health. The replacement referendum authorizes a maximum tax rate of 36 cents per $100 of assessed property value over eight years. However, the HSE Board...

Hamilton County, IN · 2d

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Voters choose to renew Hamilton Southeastern Schools referendum

Voters approved Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ replacement operating referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with more than 58 percent voting in favor, according to unofficial election results. The funding will help support teacher salaries and benefits, school safety, and student behavioral health services. “I want to thank the community for their...

Hamilton County, IN · 2d