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Woman stabbed Thursday evening in Pheasant Run Apartments
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Lafayette police were called to a stabbing in the 3100 block of Eagles Way Drive in Pheasant Run Apartments about 5:20 p.m. Thursday. The victim is a woman who is in serious condition, police said. Paramedics rushed the woman to a local hospital for treatment, police said.
Teenager suspected of vandalizing Central Catholic chapel with LGBTQ graffiti
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A 16-year-old boy spray painted LGBTQ graffiti Wednesday outside of the Central Catholic High School chapel, Lafayette police said. The vandal struck in the early afternoon Wednesday, and school officials covered up the vandalism on the walls with plywood. The vandal returned about 6:10 p.m. Wednesday and spray painted new messages...
West Lafayette investigation of stabbing leads to arrest on suspicion of gun charges
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — West Lafayette police arrived at 320 Brown St. about 3:15 a.m. Thursday to find William Cobb suffering from a stab wound to his forearm, according to West Lafayette police. Initially, police suspected Cobb's wife, Roshonda Latevia Cobb, stabbed him, but by 9:30 a.m. Thursday, police said that Roshonda is not the suspect in the stabbing. ...
Engineer Answers Your Questions about US 231 Charging Highway
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - An electrical engineer working on the charging highway project on US 231 is answering viewer questions regarding the future of powered roadways. - "Our goal is to supply power to the vehicle propulsion system to provide the power for it to move. The goal is to not necessarily charge the battery. The goal is to maintain the battery at a state of charge as it's on the roadway," Electrical Engineer, Steve Pekarek said.
Lane closures will impact traffic on U.S. 231 amid construction
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (WLFI) — The Indiana Department of Transportation says lane closures will begin on U.S. 231 between I-74 and Market Street on Monday, May 6. This comes as crews perform road resurfacing, patching, and pipe work in the area. Crews will also be building crossovers on the highway just north of the Sugar Creek bridge.
Anderson Plumbing celebrating 10 year anniversary
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Wednesday marked the ten year anniversary for the local business Anderson Plumbing. Members of the community celebrated the occasion with a press conference and appearances from Mayor Tony Roswarski, State Representative Sheila Klinker, and Sheriff Bob Goldsmith. Plaques were handed out in recognition of everyone's...
Indiana State Police host memorial service at Lafayette Post honoring fallen officers
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Officers, public officials and members of the community gathered Wednesday afternoon to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty during the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post memorial service. "It means a lot, it really does," said Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Jeremy...
Lafayette landmarks light up in green for Mental Health Awareness
If you're in downtown Lafayette, don't forget to look up this Friday, May 3. The dome of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse and the Public Safety Building will be illuminated in green in support of Mental Health America's mental health awareness campaign.
Road Closure Alert: Stockwell Road to close for culvert replacement
Tippecanoe County Highway Department announced a scheduled road closure on Stockwell Road between 800S and 675E on May 9, 2024, for culvert replacement. The closure will start at 7 a.m. and the road is expected to reopen by 3 p.m.
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