Local Record: Nov. 7, 2026

• Domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Binford Street — 6:53 a.m. • Property damage crash at 392 W. Oak Hill Road — 7:47 a.m. • Theft in the 100 block of West College Street — 11:18 a.m. • Warrant served at North Walnut Street and...

Word of Purdue's incoming president draws a range of reactions

Students, alums and community leaders across campus share thoughts on and for Jay B. Silveria Boilermakers and community members have a rainbow of requests for Purdue’s new president, announced Nov. 5 . Top of mind? Tech investment, the tuition freeze and freedom of speech. All faculty and staff members the Journal & Courier spoke to were reluctant to comment on the record, citing lack of preparation or fear of consequences from the university. But Stephanie Masta, a professor in Purdue’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies, collected likes from both faculty and students under her critique of the board’s selection, which she posted on X and Linkedin . “Purdue University selects a non-academic president with little to no experience in academic research, who has no PhD, no connections to Indiana, and has only been at his current position for under 2 years. What a joke. “Selected boards make terrible choices. This is what happens when trustees want to work in the dark — the people with the most expertise are ignored.” The ability to share such opinions mattered to Malika Ansari, 22, who said the political environment is a concern for her: “I would want free speech to be prioritized.” Alejandro Morales

Rochester woman arrested, faces 20-year-old check fraud charges

ROCHESTER, Ind. (WSBT) — A 79-year-old Rochester woman faces charges for check fraud 20 years after the incident. Judith Michael was arrested Tuesday night after she was pulled over in Warsaw. The officer found out she had an arrest warrant out for her in Montgomery County, which is about...

Police search Tri-State yard for missing man as person of interest is arrested in Indiana

WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - There is a major new development in the search for a man who vanished nearly nine years ago. As crews continue digging up the backyard of a West Chester home, we now know the name of the "person of interest" in this case involving the disappearance of Rigoberto Garcia.

Former fighter pilot named new Purdue University president

Purdue University’s board of trustees unanimously elected Retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria as the university’s 14th president. Silveria has been serving as the president of the University of Arkansas System since January 2025, and before that served as associate vice president and executive director of Texas A&M University.

Fired coach reacts to Big Ten team's big win

A little over two weeks ago, Mike Locksley stood on the Maryland Terrapins’ sidelines as their head football coach. On Saturday, he sat in the Big Ten Network studio watching them snap a 13-game Big Ten losing streak against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Terps held on to defeat the Boilermakers 34-29 in West Lafayette, Indiana,…

Footsteps on a Frosted Lawn Rupture the Grass, Purdue Says, Leaving Tracks That Turn Black, Then Brown, and Take Weeks to Recover

Purdue says walking on a frosted lawn ruptures grass cells, leaving footprints that turn black, then brown, and take several weeks to recover.

Nucor Plans $105 Million Crawfordsville Expansion, Creating Up to 100 Jobs

INDIANAPOLIS (November 6, 2026) — Nucor Corporation plans to invest $105 million to expand its Towers & Structures manufacturing facility in Crawfordsville, Indiana, creating up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2029. The Montgomery County expansion will increase production of engineered utility structures used in electric grid...

Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter Following Purdue's 83-80 Loss to Valpo

Purdue was stunned on Friday night, falling 83-80 in double overtime to Valparaiso. What did Matt Painter have to say following the loss?

Trustees focused on athletics during presidential search

One of Jay Silveria’s first meetings on his first full day as president-elect will be a gathering with Purdue coaches this morning at Mackey Arena. As the Purdue Board of Trustees voted Silveria as the university’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2027, it made sure to mention athletics as an important factor in the decision. Board of Trustees Chair Gary Lehman said it was near the top of the public's survey responses for wants out of a new president.

Iowa Lost to Minnesota, Purdue Crushed Them, and Their November 14 Showdown Just Got WILD

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The kickoff time and TV designation are locked in for the Iowa Hawkeyes’ matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 14. Fans need to mark their calendars for a […]

Current, past Purdue communities gather to watch homecoming parade

For a group of marching band alumni, homecoming weekend was always a biannual tradition, but this year, they decided to come out just to enjoy watching. “Every other year there’s the alumni band, which we usually do, but we opted to enjoy the festivities this year,” Pam Schmelz, a 1992 electrical engineering graduate said.

Mike Locksley Had To Awkwardly Analyze Maryland’s First Big Ten Win On TV Days After Being Fired

The Maryland Terrapins finally cut ties with longtime head coach Mike Locksley a few weeks ago after he lost his 12th consecutive Big Ten game, this time at the hands of the lowly Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Fast forward to Saturday, and Locksley appeared on the Big Ten Network’s studio show. On top of that, he found himself in the […] The post Mike Locksley Had To Awkwardly Analyze Maryland’s First Big Ten Win On TV Days After Being Fired appeared first on BroBible.

Malik Washington Finds Chris Durr Jr. for WILD 87-Yard TD to Extend Maryland's Lead Over Purdue

Game Day: Maryland At Purdue

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland makes just its second trip to West Lafayette in program history for its fifth meeting with Purdue and the first since 2022. In the teams’ last matchup, Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns. What: Maryland (2-6, 0-5 B1G) vs. Purdue (3-5,...

Live Game Thread & Updates For Purdue Basketball vs. Valparaiso

Purdue and Valparaiso will go head-to-head at Mackey Arena on Friday night. Follow Purdue Boilermakers ON SI for the best live coverage of the game.

Men’s Basketball: Ohio survives late push to win home opener

Ohio (2-0 overall) won the home opener against North Carolina A&T (1-1 overall) with a score of 80-70. A strong push from start to finish helped the Bobcats, but the Aggies made it close. However, A strong performance from redshirt senior forward Javon Simmons, freshman guard Ché Brogan and a rowdy home-opening crowd helped the Bobcats hold on.

Overtime goal sends Purdue to the semifinals

No. 16 Purdue (15-2-2, 9-2-1 Big Ten) defeated No. 21 Penn State (9-3-5, 7-2-3 Big Ten) Thursday night in St. Louis, earning a victory in its first postseason match in the quarterfinals. After a quiet first half, Purdue struck first with an unassisted goal in the 48th minute from junior...