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Breakdown: Trent Sisley, 2026 Purdue targets and more from Day 1 on the adidas circuit
HOOVER, Ala.— Purdue basketball recruiting notes from Friday at the adidas 3SSB event in Alabama. The post Breakdown: Trent Sisley, 2026 Purdue targets and more from Day 1 on the adidas circuit appeared first on On3.
Local Record: April 30, 2024
• Theft in the 300 block of South Fork Drive — 9:23 a.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 700 block of Wallace Avenue — 12:17 p.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 1300 block of South Elm Street — 12:26 p.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 1000 block...
Assessor encourages Tippecanoe County residents to consider appealing tax assessments
LAFAYETTE, Ind.— After Tippecanoe County Assessor Eric Grossman held a meeting in February explaining the potential implications of new assessing laws that went into effect at the beginning of 2024, Grossman is now encouraging property owners to appeal their property tax assessments. Indiana's Notice of Assessment and Land Improvements,...
South Floriculture judging team earns state title
The Southmont FFA Floriculture judging team competed in the State Floriculture Judging Contest on April 27. The team of Cole Rhoads, Kelsey Thompson, Amarah Shannon and Natalie Rhoads placed first in the contest for the 17th consecutive year, giving the school its 28th state title in Floriculture Judging. There were...
Softball Recap: Ally Lewis leads a balanced attack to beat Crawfordsville
In what's become a running theme this season, Western Boone gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Crawfordsville Athenians a 10-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for Western Boone who now have six in a row. Gabby Lewis made a...
Purdue student found dead inside his dorm room
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A 20-year-old Purdue student from Carmel didn't wake up Friday morning inside his dorm room in the 1100 block of Third Street, prompting a death investigation, Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello said. Costello said an autopsy will be scheduled, but initial indications are that the student's death is not suspicious. The death is being investigated by Purdue police and the coroner's office, Costello said. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue student found dead inside his dorm room
Ex-West Lafayette police officer ordered to appear at his initial hearing on May 17
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ex-West Lafayette police Officer Jake Forgey is ordered to appear at 8:30 a.m. May 17 in Tippecanoe Superior 4 for his initial hearing on charges of counterfeiting and official misconduct, according to an order signed Tuesday. Forgey is accused of filling out a search warrant outside...
Woman in serious condition following stabbing at Lafayette Apartment Complex
A woman is in serious condition after being stabbed at the Pheasant Run Apartments in Lafayette around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday. She is currently receiving treatment for her injuries at a hospital in Indianapolis. Police believe the incident was targeted, although no arrests have been made yet.
Battle Ground Middle School student arrested after making a threat regarding a gun
BATTLE GROUND, Ind. — A Battle Ground Middle School student was arrested on Wednesday after telling a student he had a gun with him on the school's campus, according to Tippecanoe County sheriff's Chief Deputy Terry Ruley. An investigation began when a school resource officer was called to the...
Bruno's Pizza to reopen in West Lafayette, keeping family legacy alive with new generation
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After Bruno's Pizza announced its closure in mid February, the West Lafayette institution announced Friday that it is planning a new location not too far from Purdue University's campus. Sisters Angela McDonald, Krista Rodriguez and Holly Beattie announced Friday they would reopen their family's restaurant...
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...
Ask the Mayor: West Lafayette’s Erin Easter on the Purdue student protests
This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter discusses Purdue student protests against the war in Gaza on the university’s campus. Plus, we’ll hear about City Bus ending free fares for Purdue students and faculty off campus and hear the latest about concerns that changes to tax assessment will impact West Lafayette’s revenues.
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