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Tim’s Picks: What’s going on?
Here you go: Purdue Convos, roller derby, comedy, Stars & Steps and some local horror.
 • Dave Bangert
Special election looms for Tippecanoe Township and other takeaways
After a candidate’s name was left off 424 early voting ballots, a 118-vote gap leaves open a special election possibility. Plus, a West Side school…
 • Dave Bangert
Baker removes doubt about Alting; Klinker wins No. 23; and other takeaways from Tuesday’s election
Natasha Baker takes the doubt out of Sen. Alting’s promise to resign. Klinker wins 23rd term. West Side’s referendum wins, just not as big as usual. And…
 • Dave Bangert
What’s in the new restrictions on large-scale data centers in Tippecanoe County
Zoning codes OK’d by county, cities Monday. Plus, West Lafayette looks at data management policy in wake of Flock camera debate. And where to get…
 • Dave Bangert
Polls are open: A last-minute Election 2026 primer
Need a last-minute guide to the Nov. 3 general election? Where to vote, who’s on ballots in Tippecanoe County, candidate Q&As and what’s at stake in…
 • 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

October 2026

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
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