Lafayette Man Formally Charged In Drug Case

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - A Lafayette man is formally charged in a case involving dealing in a controlled substance. The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office says Emerson LeShawn Evans, 32, did knowingly or intentionally possess with intent to manufacture or finance the manufacture of ecstasy. Lafayette police arrested Evans on...

Broken Yolk Cafe to open first Indiana location in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Breakfast and brunch fans will soon have a new spot to try in Lafayette as Broken Yolk Cafe prepares to open on Monday, Nov. 16. The restaurant is located in front of Target on South Street. Plans for the new brunch spot have been in the works for more than a year.

Lafayette man arrested for drunk driving, unlawful carrying of handgun

A Lafayette man was arrested on multiple charges after being pulled over for drunk driving. On Nov. 1 about 3:30 a.m., Lafayette Police Officer Odom was traveling west on McCarty Lane. According to the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office, Odom observed a black Ford Edge traveling east, then crossing the double yellow lines into the westbound lanes.

Habitual offender arrested for dealing, possession

Officers were dispatched Oct. 28 in the 1200 block of North 14th Street for a report of a male overdosing, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office. Upon arrival, officers reportedly found a male who was unconscious and appeared to be overdosing. He was...

Coroner looking for next of kin for Darrell Lee Neier

LAFAYETTE, IN — Tippecanoe County coroner's office was looking for the family of Darrell Lee Neier, who died Tuesday, Nov. 3. Coroner Carrie Costello announced Thursday that Neier's family has been found and thanked the community for its help. Neier, 61, died at his Lafayette home. He was born Dec. 7, 1964. He was about 5 feet, 8 inches tall. Anyone related to Neier or with information about how to contact his family is asked to contact the coroner's office at 765-420-7607 or by email at coroner@tippecanoe.in.gov. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Coroner looking for next of kin for Darrell Lee Neier

New Chief Deputy Named At Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office

Tippecanoe County, Ind. (WLFI) - Captain Robert Hainje II has been chosen to serve as the next Chief Deputy of the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department, effective January 1, 2027. Hainje is a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe County. He graduated from Jefferson High School and Purdue University School of Technology....

Final Tippecanoe Co. tallies confirm Democratic effect on local races

LAFAYETTE, IN — Democrats claimed five contested seats in a shocking sweep a Purdue political scientist says is a sign that President Donald Trump's decisions met opposition at the local voting booth. Long before the last ballots were tallied Wednesday afternoon, Republican favorites for Tippecanoe County office were coming to terms with resounding defeats. A total of 45,072 people cast their ballots in Tippecanoe County, more than a third on Election Day. At 38.3% of registered voters, it’s a sharp uptick from the 2022 midterms, which saw only 32.1% turn out. “The local level is a sort of general reflection of national trends,” said James McCann, interim head of Purdue’s Department of Political Science. Affordability was the word, he said, pointing to the cost hikes associated with tariffs and immigration policies. “Middle-class voters are really feeling more pinched,” he said. “(The president’s) decisions had a direct impact on everyday life,” and preliminary data suggest affected voters turned out in force to sweep Republicans off the table. Contested Tippecanoe County races Democrat Andrea Burniske beat longtime public servant Julie Roush to become Tippecanoe County’s District 1 commissioner . Roush, a Republican, is closing out her term-limited eight years as county clerk.

Two opposing candidates congratulate each other after eighteen thousand people voted

The Tippecanoe County Board of Elections report that over eighteen thousand people voted on Election Day, and over forty three thousand people in total voted for this year’s midterm election. After the elections were called two candidates who were running against each other took the time to congratulate one another. They also tell us that they have the utmost respect for one another.

Key Quotes From Matt Painter Ahead of Purdue's Home Opener vs. Valparaiso

Matt Painter shared his thoughts on Purdue’s loss to Gonzaga ahead of Friday’s matchup with Valparaiso. Here are the key quotes from Painter’s press conference.

Union Baptist Church to Host Pulled Pork Barbecue Supper November 7

The supper will be held at the church, located at 8280 E. County Road 800 N. in Forest. The meal will feature a choice of seasoned or barbecue pulled pork sandwiches, served with baked beans, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw and dessert. Tickets are $10 per person, and children ages 6 and...

Delphi Main Street Receives Grant for Portable Stage Trailer

Delphi Main Street has received a grant from North Central Health Services (NCHS) to support the purchase of a portable stage trailer for community events and entertainment. The grant funding is administered by The Arts Federation and will support a project organized by the Delphi Arts Council under Delphi Main Street.

Maryland football vs. Purdue preview

The Terps go up against last year’s Big Ten bottom-feeders with the roles reversed. Maryland football’s defense showed drastic improvements for the first 45 minutes of Saturday’s game against Illinois. The Terps — who had allowed 43.8 points per game during their losing streak, the second-most nationally — gave up 10 points in the opening three quarters.

‘We’re not done yet’ — county party chairs react to Tippecanoe’s blue wave

The crest of the national blue wave washed over Tippecanoe County during Tuesday night’s midterm elections. Ken Jones, chair of the Tippecanoe County Democratic Party, said the party had been working to bring the blue wave home and that he was “really pleased” with the election results Tuesday evening.

Footsteps on a Frosted Lawn Rupture the Grass, Purdue Says, Leaving Tracks That Turn Black, Then Brown, and Take Weeks to Recover

Purdue says walking on a frosted lawn ruptures grass cells, leaving footprints that turn black, then brown, and take several weeks to recover.

Purdue men off to nightmare start following 2OT buzzer-beating loss to Valparaiso

After dropping their season-opener to No. 15 Gonzaga on Monday, things got significantly worse on Friday in a stunning, 83-80, double-overtime home loss to Valparaiso.

Frankfort High School Earns 2026 Indiana Purple Star School Designation

Frankfort High School has earned the 2026 Indiana Purple Star School designation, recognizing its commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced that more than 75 schools across the state earned or renewed the designation this year. The Indiana Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana National Guard, selected 35 new Purple Star Schools, while 41 schools renewed their designations. The recognition is valid for three years.

Five Indiana Pizza Joints Have Been Tossing Dough Since Your Grandparents Were Dating

Some pizza places come and go faster than a Friday night delivery. These five Indiana spots have stuck around for more than half a century, serving pies since the 1960s and early 1970s. Grandparents probably shared a booth at one of them before anyone had a cell phone. If you...

Luke Ertel makes 23-foot three point jumper extending Purdue's lead over Valparaiso