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Tax abatement gets initial OK on $890M project at Caterpillar’s Lafayette plant
Plans for new equipment, upgrades at Cat’s Large Engine Center would push investments at Lafayette plant to $1.6B by end of this decade. Plus, rejected…
 • Dave Bangert
SK hynix calls WL groundbreaking ‘key’ to U.S. semiconductor supply plans
During ceremonies at Purdue, SK hynix CEO says West Lafayette facility will be ready October 2028, as local and state officials put high hopes on $4B…
 • Dave Bangert
Tim’s Picks: What are you up to this weekend?
India Ferrah in downtown, Beers and More Along the Wabash, Music on the Porch at the Caretaker’s Cottage, Comedy on The Spot and a DIY Block Party…
 • Dave Bangert
Judge issues protective order, as SK hynix, PRF refute ‘secrecy regime’ claims in rezoning lawsuit
In a pretrial ruling in a case looking to stop a $3.87B semiconductor facility, SK hynix, Purdue Research Foundation and city get protective order on…
 • Dave Bangert
Caterpillar considering $890M investment in Lafayette facility, city documents show
Details expected this week from Caterpillar; follows $725M in equipment, expansion in past two years. Plus, Thomas Moss fights joint trial with alleged…
 • Dave Bangert
Update: Indiana Supreme Court agrees to take appeal in flipped Senate District 23 recount
Arguments set for Sept. 10.
 • Dave Bangert
Deery: Appeal’s timely, urges Supreme Court to hear overturned Senate Dist. 23 results
Final salvo filed, as Indiana Supreme Court considers whether to take appeal of Recount Commission decisions that gave Paula Copenhaver the GOP…
 • Dave Bangert
This and that for a Sunday in August
The other candidates on Senate District 23 recount appeal. A Flock camera bites the dust in West Lafayette. And more.
 • Dave Bangert
Copenhaver: Deery’s appeal too late to keep her off ballot, flip state Senate primary again
In a Friday filing, Copenhaver’s attorneys skip Deery’s claims that voter intent should outweigh clerical errors, instead argue Indiana Supreme Court…
 • Dave Bangert
$500M over 30 years: West Lafayette finalizes negotiations on local SK hynix tax revenues
Mayor Erin Easter says new deal with Indiana Economic Development Corp. brings long-delayed local revenue estimates from $3.87B semiconductor facility…
 • Dave Bangert
This and that: A move-in week on campus edition
Purdue welcomes one of its biggest freshman classes ever. A roundabout coming for County Road 50 West. And a Tim’s Picks/Not Tim’s Picks listing of…
 • Dave Bangert
Indiana Supreme Court agrees to consider Deery's appeal in Senate Dist. 23 recount
No court dates set, though justices agree to expedited schedule after Sen. Spencer Deery appealed decisions by Indiana Recount Commission that gave…
 • Dave Bangert
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