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Lafayette’s Bicentennial sculpture arrives in pieces at Ninth and South
Work expected to last three days for sweeping ‘On the Banks of the Wabash’
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Dave Bangert
Consultant: West Lafayette schools need to prepare a new type of property tax referendum
Two years into an eight-year referendum, West Lafayette schools ponder going back to voters in 2026 amid era of state property tax reform, declining…
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SK hynix: ‘Face to face engagements’ with West Lafayette residents coming soon
As criticism grows, company says it plans to share emergency plans, emissions lists, other aspects of $3.87B semiconductor facility. Plus, next court…
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'Years of hell:' Neighbor sentenced to 7 years in prison for molestation dating to 1985
After arrest and plea agreement 40 years later and sentencing Friday, victim says: ‘All the years of hell I feel like have been released.’
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Q&A: LSO’s Kellen Gray and a ‘Star City Overture’ premiere
Entering his second season as Lafayette Symphony Orchestra’s conductor, a conversation with Kellen Gray about goals for LSO’s 75th year and beyond.
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After 2024 Election Day absence, polling place assigned to Purdue for early and day-of primary voting
Plus, an independent candidate emerges in Indiana House District 13. Revelations from Purdue’s nuclear summit. Wabash Township offers support for lost…
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Tim’s Picks: So big, five picks just won’t do
Ben Folds. LSO opens its 75th season. MercyMe. TAF gallery openings. Sasha Velour. The Prannies. And, yes, even more.
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SK hynix neighbors demand disaster plans in West Lafayette
Drumbeat continues from residents contesting a site picked for $3.87 billion semiconductor facility. Mayor suggests 'it would be good for (SK hynix) to…
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City councils wrap: Limits on data centers, gas stations, nursing home runs
A lot of ground to cover from Lafayette and West Lafayette city councils, with more on the way.
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Vote on 15-story project near Purdue delayed; developer offers to include affordable units
Chauncey Annex high-rise discussion pushed to December. Plus, neighbors stew about rezoning for housing just south of Lafayette.
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Stopgap zoning rules meant to hinder large data centers, protect small, local ones, get county OK
What’s next: A one-year deadline to come up with regulations covering all types of data centers. Votes scheduled Monday evening in Lafayette and West…
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