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More takeaways from Silveria’s introduction as Purdue’s 14th president
What retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Siveria had to say about tuition freeze, military research, college sports landscape, free speech on campus and why…
 • Dave Bangert
Purdue picks Jay B. Silveria from U. of Arkansas as next president
Silveria, a retired Air Force lieutenant general, will start Feb. 1 at Purdue’s 14th president, after a six-month search to replace Mung Chiang, who…
 • Dave Bangert
Purdue trustees set special meeting, presidential search news likely this afternoon
Purdue trustees weren’t offering an agenda ahead of a special meeting Thursday afternoon, which comes amid a search for the university’s 14th president.
 • Dave Bangert
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

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