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Rossville man dies at Indiana Flex-N-Gate facility
COVINGTON, Ind. (WCIA) — A man from the Vermilion County town of Rossville has died following an accident at a Flex-N-Gate facility near Covington, Ind. on Monday. Officials with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies were dispatched to the facility for an emergency and found the man dead. An investigator from the Coroner’s Office […]
Autopsy: Victim died from multiple gunshot wounds
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — George Derment Jr. died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death officially is a homicide, Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello said in a news release on Monday after a pathologist performed Derment's autopsy. The preliminary autopsy results are pending toxicology reports, according to Costello. Derment was...
More rain chances Wednesday; marginal risk for severe storms | Sept. 27, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — For those of you who didn't get much rain yesterday, perhaps today will be the day. Crawfordsville and Greencastle recorded just under an inch of rain yesterday, as did Richmond. In Indianapolis only .01" of rain fell at the airport. Indy and all of central Indiana lies...
Alleged West Lafayette drug dealer faces formal charges after his client's mom set up fake transaction
Court doc: Mom sets up drug dealer with police stake-out Court documents say 911 dispatchers got a call from a woman who found suspicious messages on her daughter's phone.
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Mayor John Dennis shares thoughts on LEAP results
News 18 previously reported the first phase of testing results at the first site for the LEAP project were released last week. West Although West Lafayette Mayor, John Dennis, believes the economic development in the state is a good thing, there's still a lot the city needs to know a lot more before siding with the project.
Parke Co. arrest made after driver hits sign, drives home
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Kingman man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a property damage accident just after 3:00 a.m. on Saturday. According to a release from the Parke County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement received reports of a reckless driver in Lodi who had run […]
Purdue Reacts Survey - Week 5
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue Boilermakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Purdue found themselves on the losing end once again after...
Lafayette-West Lafayette Launches 'Embrace Your Roots' Series Celebrating Local Hispanic Heritage
Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette has launched the Embrace Your Roots: Heritage Series. This series celebrates the community's diverse cultures and acknowledges businesses that support economic growth and cultural preservation. The series started with a focus on Hispanic Heritage Month and will continue to highlight Hispanic culture and community throughout the year.
Reps. Campbell and Klinker call for more study on LEAP water project
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Economic Development Corp. released the initial results last week of the LEAP project regarding the first phase of aquifer testing along the Wabash River. The testing was done by INTERA, Inc., and the executive summary showcased that the Indiana Economic Development Corp. could install...
Iowa-Purdue kickoff time announced on Peacock
As the Iowa Hawkeyes gear up for this Saturday’s date against Michigan State, the details for Iowa’s Week 6 contest against Purdue are now confirmed. The Hawkeyes will kick off against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m. CT. It is Iowa’s Homecoming date and was previously announced as a game that’s set to exclusively stream on Peacock. When the first details of Iowa’s 2023 schedule trickled out back in late May, Iowa’s home game versus Purdue was listed as either a 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. start time. Now, it’s locked in for 2:30 p.m. CT on Peacock. 🚨 KICK...
Harassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less − new research finds a 'thicker skin' bias
While women in poverty are more likely to experience sexual harassment and domestic abuse than higher-income women, people assume it is less distressing for them.
Park dedication set for Saturday
A dedication of the newly-renovated Frances Wooden Park will be held Saturday by the Montgomery County Community Foundation and the City of Crawfordsville. Through funding from MCCF and the City of Crawfordsville, the park underwent major renovations during the summer. New play equipment, a shelter, and interactive musical pieces are just a few of the many improvements. Located next to the Bethel AME Church at 310. Grant Ave., the park also features ties to local history, including the site’s significance as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Purdue Basketball: Back to the Grind
Purdue kicked off the basketball season today. I honestly don’t have much to say about it. There is plenty to discuss, but nothing new. We all know the narrative at this point. “Can Purdue pull a Virginia and turn an inexplicable first round loss into fuel for a Final...
'Domestic Peace Corps' approved for West Lafayette
AmeriCorps, a national program that acts as a “domestic Peace Corps," is coming to West Lafayette. The first three service members of the new West Lafayette chapter were approved during the Tuesday Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The new service members will help with environmental cleanup, projects...