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Gaza encampment breaks down, then relocates at Purdue
No arrests, but Purdue officials lean into overnight camping restrictions as demonstrators were asked to leave Thursday. Plus, a shout out for West Side…
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Demonstrators confront Sen. Young at Purdue, as pro-Palestinian encampment goes up on campus
Move is the latest by Students for Justice in Palestine, other groups calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Mirrors protests spreading on other U.S. campuses
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Bruno’s, a West Lafayette and Purdue landmark, closing this week
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As Natalia Grace doc looms, prosecutor releases evidence blocked in Barnett case
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Lafayette fines former Purdue basketball player who won’t fix rentals with no heat
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Next up for Chauncey Hill Mall: 13-story development, plaza proposed near Purdue
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A look inside the historic Ball home on Ninth Street Hill
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After the fire: ‘I feel like he was God sent’
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Tim’s Picks: … of the April into May variety
Michael Carbonaro at Long Center. Big Swing Band back at Rat Pak. Punk at North End. The return of those farmers markets. And more. Five choice ideas…
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'Frustrated:' As WL plots Airbnb ban, zoning board approves one more
‘Disappointed,’ West Lafayette city official says after asking Board of Zoning Appeals to reject a short-term rental, to no avail. Plus, a guide to…
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Prosecutor pushes to keep prison confessions in Delphi murder trial
Carroll County prosecutor also questions ‘credibility’ of investigator tied to defense team’s alternate Odin-worshipping killer contention. Plus, West…
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Lafayette buying Sixth & Main corner as future arts, events space
Space that hosted rotation of bar and restaurants – most recently The G.O.A.T. Pub – would link city-owned Long Center with Lafayette Theater. Plus, LSC…
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This and that: A few things for a Monday
McCaw Park’s new dog park is ready. Catching up on this week’s early voting, candidate Q&As. TSC names teachers of the year. And more
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Primary candidate Q&A: U.S. House 4th District, Democrats
Two Democrats, Rimpi Girn and Derrick Holder, are vying in the May 7 primary for a spot on the November ballot to represent Indiana’s 4th District in…
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Primary candidate Q&A: U.S. House 4th District, Republicans
Two Republicans – Charles Bookwalter and John Piper – are challenging U.S. Rep. Jim Baird in the May 7 primary in Indiana’s Fourth Congressional…
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