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Taletha Coles defends township spending, as attorney general sues for audit costs
Former Fairfield Township trustee, defending herself against attorney general’s lawsuit, files response: ‘It didn’t need to come to this.’
14 hrs ago • Dave Bangert
Q&A: Purdue provost on AI grad requirements, claims of bans on students from some countries and more
Takeaways from a conversation with Purdue Provost Patrick Wolfe to start the semester.
Jan 15 • Dave Bangert
Notes for a Thursday
How you can help this year’s homelessness Point-in-Time Count. Why Sen. Young says he flipped on a measure to limit action in Venezuela. And Tim’s Picks…
Jan 15 • Dave Bangert
This and that: A Wednesday take
West Lafayette schools make pre-K pilot permanent, and other notes.
Jan 14 • Dave Bangert
West Side extends welcome to current student transfers for next year, as it haggles over future policy
A decision on where West Lafayette schools, facing declining enrollment and property tax referendum questions, go on student transfers beyond that…
Jan 13 • Dave Bangert
Sheila Klinker: Running ‘one more time … I mean it, though, this time’
And other takeaways from the opening days of candidate filings ahead of the 2026 primaries. Plus, introducing a running list: Who’s running and why.
Jan 11 • Dave Bangert
2026 candidate filings: Who’s running and why
A running look at who will be on May 5 primary ballots in Tippecanoe County.
Jan 11 • Dave Bangert
This and that: A Friday edition
SK hynix signals a spring start for site work. Sen. Young votes to pull in the reins on military action in Venezuela. And more.
Jan 9 • Dave Bangert
Tim’s Picks: Motorin’ into 2026
Your guide to what’s going on. First edition of a new year.
Jan 8 • Dave Bangert
Site plan for SK hynix plant revealed, as drainage plans OK’d
South Korean company gets approval for drainage, has not publicly announced groundbreaking timeline for $3.87 billion semiconductor facility.
Jan 7 • Dave Bangert
‘Just give me an answer:’ Neighbors aren’t relenting on opposition to SK hynix site
Neighbors near the $3.87 billion site say they’re afraid they’re ‘screwed,’ tired of not getting answers to lingering questions.
Jan 7 • Dave Bangert
Teising goes after the J&C in court next
Defamation suit against Wabash Township derailed, former trustee sues newspaper for libel, civil conspiracy. Plus, Rep. Jim Baird hospitalized in car…
Jan 6 • Dave Bangert
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