Daily Fuel Tracker 18

The College of Agriculture's annual tradition dates back to the 1930s. Saturday's event was highlighted by remarks from University President Chiang. After almost 20 years in Indianapolis, the Purdue College of Agriculture Alumni Fish Fry has returned to Tippecanoe County.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) —Investigators say a house fire in Lafayette on Thursday was caused by a battery charger. The fire on Flowering Crab Drive started on the floor of a child's bedroom on the second floor. Fire Inspector Todd Trent said the fire was caused by a battery charging device's failure.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — After almost 20 years in Indianapolis, the Purdue College of Agriculture Alumni Fish Fry has returned to Tippecanoe County. Saturday afternoon the fish fry officially came back to Greater Lafayette. The tradition dates back to the 1930s. The Ag Alumni Association says the event...

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — The alert has been canceled. The Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Department is calling a statewide Silver Alert for 80 -year-old Robert Davis. Davis was last seen this morning at 3:05. He is said to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. He is...

West Lafayette, Ind. (WLFI)- Here are the team and individual scores of the North Montgomery and Logansport High School IHSAA Wrestling Regional Tournaments:. 3rd Place - Aidan Smalley of Hamilton Southeastern. 4th Place - Will Hruskoci of Fishers. 113 lbs. 1st Place - Sully Frazier of Zionsville. 2nd Place -...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — A retired Indiana State Trooper is dead after being hit by a car in Lafayette on Wednesday night. 87-year-old Theodore Dudzinski was on the east side of North 9th Street when he tried to cross the street, stepping out in front of a north-bound car.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — For 8 hours Sunday, Purdue University student Gabe MacPhail camped outside of Mackey arena in hopes of getting a golden ticket, a season pass to Purdue basketball games. He told News 18 there were no trash cans, and no staff in sight as a...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Lafayette Police Lieutenant Justin Hartman tells News 18 a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at Pheasant Run apartments early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a shots fired call near Bay Pointe and Pheasant Run Drive around 12:45 a.m. Hartman said this looks...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The unveiling of a new feature in the lobby of Frieda Parker Hall at Purdue University commemorates the Parker sisters and their story of persistence in a time of segregation. The naming of Freida and Winifred Parker Halls is a nod to the desegregation...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Vinton Elementary School is considering moving to a four-day school week. But Lafayette School Corp. first wants feedback from parents and staff. Supt. Les Huddle is eyeing the 2024-2025 school year to implement the change. The new schedule would look like this: School days from...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Lafayette Police confirm a three-year-old boy shot himself in the leg at a residence in the 1400 block of Broadway Street. Lieutenant Mike Brown told News 18 the boy was taken to a hospital and his injury is minor. It is unclear how the boy...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday endorsed President Mung Chiang’s request for a 12th consecutive tuition freeze, meaning students will see no increase in tuition in the 2024-2025 academic year. The board voted to endorse it Friday. The trustees will vote on...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Lafayette Police say no criminal charges are being filed after a 3-year-old boy shot himself in the leg at a house in the 1400 block of Broadway Street Saturday. Lieutenant Mike Brown told News 18 the boy was taken to a hospital for a minor...