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On SK hynix: Ahead of Thursday's community meeting
Heading into the second of three community meetings about SK hynix’s $3.87B plans in West Lafayette: A new format, an FAQ and a timeline on when site…
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Dave Bangert
Special prosecutor named in gun incident at ‘Hands Off’ rally
LPD chief says investigation could take months to go through witnesses’ video of confrontation between driver in Trump gear and anti-Trump demonstrators…
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Purdue faculty push back on federal attacks, stop short of Big Ten mutual defense compact
Plus, Purdue President Mung Chiang on student visas revoked, federal funding threats and ‘misunderstanding’ on campus over SK hynix's $3.87B rezoning…
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Ticketed for honking to support anti-Trump rallies, drivers call foul
Sheriff says drivers laying on horns; protesters say it’s meant to silence dissent. Plus, county commissioners freeze new positions in wake of SB1…
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Purdue’s semiconductor leader: If West Lafayette misses on SK hynix, ‘we will never have this opportunity again.’ A Q&A
Mark Lundstrom, Purdue’s chief semiconductor officer, answers zoning concerns for a $3.87B facility — including from colleagues — why SK hynix picked WL…
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A Lafayette firefighter’s procession
Lafayette paused along the funeral route and firefighters across the region pitched in as LFD honored one of their own
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Neighbors take to streets to protest $3.87B SK hynix chip site in West Lafayette
Protest continues as SK hynix, Purdue Research Foundation make their case for chip packaging facility. Crucial vote on proposed rezoning coming May 5.
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Q&A: Schenke takes campaign on the road in run for Congress in 1st District
After losing in an often chaotic ‘24 run for Indiana House, West Lafayette Republican looks to The Region and the 1st Congressional District: ‘I’m…
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Federal judge denies halt to 5 Purdue students’ revoked visas
Rally on campus chides administration for remaining silent in face of federal threats.
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Backyard chicken fans come calling in Lafayette
Sponsor of proposed backyard chicken ordinance says opposition has been muted, as supporters line up to encourage Lafayette to lift ban on keeping hens…
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Out of the APC last night …
Some big projects – the 344-acre Millbrook, WL’s public safety center, Purdue’s Squirrel Park redesign – moved ahead, and one that died just saved a…
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Tim’s Picks: 5 for your week
Your guide to five choice picks for your Greater Lafayette week.
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