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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.
17 hrs ago
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Dave Bangert
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Tim’s Picks: Motorin’ into 2026
Your guide to what’s going on. First edition of a new year.
Jan 8
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Dave Bangert
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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
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‘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
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Dave Bangert
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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
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Dave Bangert
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Teising asks judge to reconsider dismissal of defamation lawsuit against Wabash Township
Former township trustee says in new filing that a December ruling left her in a ‘Catch-22’ situation on claims against Wabash Township officials. Plus…
Jan 5
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Dave Bangert
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WL City Council member David Sanders plans another run for Indiana Senate seat
Sanders, a West Lafayette City Council member and Purdue professor, lost to Republican Spencer Deery in 2022 in the sprawling Indiana Senate District…
Jan 5
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Dave Bangert
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Picking up where they left off on a First Monday
West Lafayette revisits a trio of discussions on New Chauncey, PRF’s downzoning promise on initial SK hynix site and natural landscapes for residential…
Jan 4
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Dave Bangert
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Confidentiality agreements, site selection memos, more requested in SK hynix lawsuits
A new filing by residents suing to stop $3.87B SK hynix site in West Lafayette asks for a load of documents from Purdue, the IEDC, emergency management…
Jan 2
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December 2025
Your best of 2025: Best show, best read, best … whatever
Enough of anything crappy left over from 2025: What was your best thing this year? Plus, last-minute ideas for ringing in New Year’s Eve. And a note…
Dec 31, 2025
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Dave Bangert
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Best Deal Ever on BiL: 25% Off Subscriptions for 2026
Best deal yet for a new Based in Lafayette reporting project subscription: 25% off heading into 2026. Good now through New Year's Day.
Dec 28, 2025
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Dave Bangert
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Solar advocates gear up, rally support with utility-scale zoning changes in the works
Plus, judge rules local attorney has a place, in limited role, as friend of the court in lawsuits challenging SK hynix rezoning in West Lafayette.
Dec 28, 2025
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Dave Bangert
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