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Voter Guide 2026: Candidate Q&As, your ballot, where to vote
Here’s a primer on the Nov. 3 general election, including where to vote, who will be on ballots in Tippecanoe County, candidate Q&As and what’s at stake…
 • Dave Bangert
Early voting closes, in-person turnout up 54% over last midterm in Tippecanoe County
Vote centers open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday. Get candidate Q&As, where to vote and more in BiL’s voter guide. Plus, original trial for Thomas Moss, accused…
 • Dave Bangert
Data center restrictions, local housing regs up for hearings Monday
Final votes expected on large-scale data center regulations. WL, county plan hearings on state-mandated reviews of local policies affecting housing…
 • Dave Bangert
WL Library closing Caretaker’s Cottage local history site at Grand View Cemetery
Local history collections will consolidate at main branch, turn Caretaker’s Cottage back over to the city, as library deals with effects of revenue cuts…
 • Dave Bangert
Postal service: ‘Deploying extraordinary measures’ for on-time mail-in ballots amid county warnings
USPS says ‘no reported ballot delays,’ despite county Election Board’s warnings this week. Early voting up 42% over last midterm. Plus, TCPL library…
 • Dave Bangert
What’s behind the latest mural in a downtown Lafayette alley
Q&A about the motivation and meaning behind the piece, now up in an alley between Main and Ferry streets. Plus, Wabash Township’s fire station plans…
 • Dave Bangert
Tim’s Picks: Very scary
Take your Pick from plenty of Halloween going on around here. Plus, last call for Judy Collins, at the Long Center.
 • Dave Bangert
Election board raises red flag about slow mail for absentee ballots
The advice: Hand-deliver mail-in ballots, if possible. Plus, re-do for some Tippecanoe Township voters continues. Painter’s new contract. Lafayette…
 • Dave Bangert
Wabash Township’s pick for future fire station site up for zoning variance vote
Site northwest of West Lafayette being considered for third Wabash Township fire station. Plus, settlement talks floated in lawsuits hoping to stop $4…
 • Dave Bangert
Court denies SK hynix, city bid to end lawsuits aimed at stopping $4B project in West Lafayette
Cases challenging 2025 rezoning decision may go to trial Dec. 1, a judge denies motion for summary judgment. Plus, more GOP names surface to replace…
 • Dave Bangert
Tighter data center regulations advance, as calls for a ban in Tippecanoe County continue
APC recommendations go to county commissioners and city councils for final votes Nov. 2. Plus, mystery continues about who paid Paula Copenhaver’s legal…
 • Dave Bangert
Faces of the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon
Scenes from opening day of the 59th annual Feast, as captured Saturday by photographer Vincent Walter at Fort Ouiatenon near West Lafayette.
 • Dave Bangert
Based in Lafayette, Indiana
Based in Lafayette, Indiana
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