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Trustee: Next Purdue president doesn’t have West Lafayette on their radar, yet
Trustees celebrate 3½ years with President Mung Chiang, before he heads to a similar role at Northwestern. A few hints offered on search for Purdue's…
 • Dave Bangert
Survey: 75% say they’d vote for a renewed West Lafayette schools tax referendum
School board expected to decide Monday whether to put property tax measure on the November 2026 ballot. Plus, attorneys for Thomas Moss double down on…
 • Dave Bangert
This and that: Up first, the Senate District 23 recount schedule
Plus, IU Health breaks ground on West Lafayette hospital. Flock Safety camera concerns. Consumer counselor suggests a smaller rate increase for American…
 • Dave Bangert
Tim’s Picks: Ready for summer
Some choice ideas heading into the weekend.
 • Dave Bangert
Accused in plot to shoot Judge Meyer, Moss asks special judge to recuse herself
In a hand-written letter to the court, Thomas Moss – one of four people charged with attempted murder – says judge is not capable of being impartial.
 • Dave Bangert
Market Report: Small but mighty, herbs can shoulder any culinary adventure
Check out the selection of spring lettuces heading into June at our local farmers markets. Plus, Dining Divas check out Hyderabad House in the West…
 • Dave Bangert
WL City Council denounces Lt. Gov. Beckwith’s ‘hate’ aimed at Muslims
Council condemns ‘elected officials who use their position to favor one religion while intimidating those who practice others.’ Plus, WL contingent…
 • Dave Bangert
Judge Meyer returns to Superior Court 2 bench for first time since shooting
Plus, plaque dedicated to mark history and contributions of Bethel A.M.E. in downtown Lafayette. And prep for Indiana Senate District 23 recount process…
 • Dave Bangert

May 2026

Copenhaver backs off some voter subpoena demands in Senate District 23 recount
But 11 voters accused of ‘illegal’ crossovers still face a threat of testifying under oath about their votes, as Trump-backed Republican challenger…
 • Dave Bangert
Lafayette launches study for new fire station near Sagamore Parkway South
Plus, Pi Kappa Phi looks to demolish, replace house across from Purdue. Another piece of Lafayette’s old rail corridor up for bids for development. New…
 • Dave Bangert
Wife of man who carried gun into anti-Trump rally says special prosecutor’s account of her role ‘absolutely untrue’
She asks judge to dismiss charges from April 2025 confrontation. Plus, woman accused in alleged plot to kill judge asks to loosen restrictions before…
 • Dave Bangert
December trial set for challenge of SK hynix semiconductor site in West Lafayette
Ruling could come in early 2027, judge says. Meanwhile, all sides spent Thursday wrangling over legal notices and what is and isn’t fair game in a…
 • Dave Bangert
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