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Barton named to IU Dean’s List
BLOOMINGTON — Allyson Barton of Crawfordsville has been named to the School of Pubic Health-Bloomington Dean’s List at Indiana University for the spring semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must be complete at least 12 credit hours and earn at least a 3.80 semester GPA.
Coroner identifies bicyclist killed in Friday night accident
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello identified 20-year-old Jacob Devine of Towson, Maryland, as the bicyclist killed about 11:55 p.m. Friday in the 6300 block of Indiana 26 West. Devine was riding eastbound when a westbound Toyota sports utility vehicle driven by a juvenile driver crossed the...
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. ...
Illinois man arrested after an alleged multi-county pursuit
FOUNTAIN COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — An Illinois man is accused of leading police on a long pursuit in Fountain and Montgomery counties. A press release from Indiana State Police says the chase started just after midnight Monday at the 20 mile marker on I-74 in Fountain County. A trooper...
Wabash College student-athletes help build Habitat for Humanity homes
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — College student-athletes on Thursday helped Habitat for Humanity build a home in Indianapolis. About two dozen students from Wabash College in Crawfordsville worked inside and outside two homes on South Biltmore Avenue in Indianapolis. They sawed, measured and installed trim. Their goal was to give back...
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...
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.
'100 years late'
Over 30 years ago, author and historian Angie Klink moved into a house across the street from what she’d later learn was called the “Little House of Dreams.”. Her neighbors mentioned a famous poet and artist lived there, but it wasn’t until later that Klink became acquainted with the voice of writer and artist Evaleen Stein.
Delphi softball pitcher Lexi Miller pays tribute to father, notches 1,000th strikeout
LAFAYETTE — Delphi senior pitcher and reigning J&C Small Schools Player of the Year Lexi Miller set her motion as she had countless times before when practicing in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Miller had a 1-2 count on Rossville freshman Caydence Robey as the home side was silent with anticipation...
Hoover Students Compete at Math Bowl
Hoover Elementary competed in the state Math Bowl Competition last month at Thorntown Elementary School. There was a lot of good competition this year. Hoover Team 1, which was made up of all fifth graders, took first place in the Orange Division. Hoover Team 2, which was made up of all fourth graders, came in third place in the Orange Division.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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