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Neighbors listen, take samples as second LEAP test set to start
Next round of test well pumping is expected this week along the Wabash River in the Granville Bridge area, as the IEDC’s controversial tap-and-take…
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This and that: A few leftovers
Beginning of the end on Lafayette’s massive CSO work. Arrest made in Delphi murder scene photo leak. Community Corrections director leaves. Wabash…
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Next up for Chauncey Hill Mall: 13-story development, plaza proposed near Purdue
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IEDC gets an earful on plan to take Tippecanoe Co. water
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Degas collection, 74 bronzes worth $21M, donated to Purdue Galleries
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Five of the best ideas heading into your holiday Greater Lafayette weekend.
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Dog store owner renews lawsuit threat, as county passes puppy mill ban
Lafayette, West Lafayette expected to pass identical puppy mill restrictions. Plus, details on LUM’s Community Feast on Thanksgiving
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LEAP pipeline funding decisions on hold until 2025, local lawmakers assured
State Sen. Spencer Deery: Indiana House and Senate leadership say a bill to regulate large water transfers has the green light for 2024 General Assembly…
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They said it would be an uphill battle fighting LEAP pipeline …
Reading between the lines at the Statehouse. Plus, Monticello joins opposition to LEAP pipeline. And read the in-chambers transcript pitting Judge Gull…
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Tippecanoe Co. fights back on IEDC’s LEAP pipeline with moratorium
IEDC says restrictions are meaningless. Residents suggest it might not be enough. Commissioners call it just the first step
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Overflow crowd expected for vote on restrictions aimed at LEAP pipeline
Looking ahead to a Tippecanoe County commissioners vote Monday on a moratorium on high-volume water transfers. Plus, Evonik officials confirm well…
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This and that: Addition coming to Old Jeff campus’ senior living
State, federal credits put 100 new units in play at Old Jeff, Snowy Owl Commons projects. TSC’s online academy opens enrollment. Election recap, look…
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