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New charges filed for suspected jail calls, letters meant to line up stories in attempted murder of judge
Thomas Moss accused this week of making phone calls and sending coded mail hoping to get alleged co-conspirators’ stories straight and pin the attempted…
2 hrs ago • Dave Bangert
Runners turn out as Relay for America passes Lafayette and Purdue, heading to D.C.
Cross-country, flag-bearing tour cut through Greater Lafayette Monday, on Day 15 of a 20-day route aimed for Washington, D.C., in time for July Fourth…
Jun 29 • Dave Bangert
Shuttles, new parking lots considered for crews during peak SK hynix construction
Plus, why rail crossing improvements expected to close South Street for part of the summer might be on hold for now.
Jun 29 • Dave Bangert
‘Blood harmony’: Second generation songwriter wins SAMI honor 25 years after her mother
For a first time, honors at Songwriters Association of Mid-north Indiana's annual youth competition run in the family. A story of Annie and Greta Schap.
Jun 27 • Dave Bangert
Review of ballots done … and now we wait in Senate District 23 recount
No indication that state Sen. Spencer Deery lost ground to GOP challenger Paula Copenhaver, though official results could take weeks.
Jun 26 • Dave Bangert
More than the marquee: City looks at $19.4M Lafayette Theater renovation
Lafayette preps for overhaul of former downtown movie theater at Sixth and Main. Plus, deadlines pushed back in Indiana Senate Dist. 23 recount. Your…
Jun 25 • Dave Bangert
West Lafayette officials visit SK hynix in Korea: A debriefing
Some of the takeaways when the mayor, fire officials and others visit the South Korean home of SK hynix, now building a $3.87 billion facility in West…
Jun 24 • Dave Bangert
Market Report: Clear some space for cucamelons and candy onions
Also: New potatoes and baby carrots. And a new pesto to add to the mix. What’s happening now at your farmers markets.
Jun 24 • Dave Bangert
Earhart mural: ‘Does it not make your heart just sing?’
Moments after downtown mural dedicated, artist gets right back to work. Plus, a community farewell for Purdue President Mung Chiang and family. And LSC…
Jun 24 • Dave Bangert
A new, old look for the Lafayette Theater marquee
Indiana Landmarks, city’s Historic Preservation Commission put limits on just how modern the restoration of theater sign at Sixth and Main may be. Plus…
Jun 23 • Dave Bangert
This and That: A first Monday of summer edition
Including: Progress on that Amelia Earhart mural downtown. Recount heads into second week in Indiana Senate District 23. And more.
Jun 22 • Dave Bangert
Back around: Columbian Park’s carousel
After years of waiting on the return of the carousel, reviews of the first rides Friday: ‘Glorious.’ Plus, a few other things.
Jun 19 • Dave Bangert
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