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Democrats will ask for special election after ballot error in Tippecanoe Township
More than 400 ballots didn’t include Democrat Holden Mugford in his 118-vote loss to Republican incumbent Bill Jones. ‘None of us can know the true will…
 • Dave Bangert
Judges recuse themselves from shoplifting cases tied to former Sen. Alting
Order filed two days after charges were filed against Alting and ‘senator’s paramour’ asks for a special judge. He faces six misdemeanor charges for…
 • Dave Bangert
TEAS: Ambulance response times getting faster. Critics: Why aren’t they better?
County Council members, looking at revenues going to Tippecanoe Emergency Ambulance Service, press the director: ‘Are you comfortable with these…
 • Dave Bangert
What’cha want: Tim’s Picks
Five choice picks to help plan your week around town.
 • Dave Bangert
Attorney: Settlement coming on one of two lawsuits fighting SK hynix’s $4B site
Details of terms not revealed, as other lawsuit plows ahead toward Dec. 1 trial date challenging city rezoning decision. Plus, trial delay rejected for…
 • Dave Bangert
Former Sen. Ron Alting charged in 6 Walmart shoplifting incidents
Special prosecutor also filed 4 theft charges against Alting’s accomplice. Walmart officials reported the 28-year senator from Lafayette filled shopping…
 • Dave Bangert
First impressions of Jay Silveria, the next Purdue president
Students, faculty, alumni and community leaders give their initial takes on Silveria and expectations for when he starts in February as Purdue’s 14th…
 • Dave Bangert
After data centers and solar, county looks at restrictions on battery storage
Why a moratorium isn’t part of the plan. Plus, discussions start about Hanna Center memorial. And more.
 • Dave Bangert
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
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