Archive - Based in Lafayette, Indiana

This and That: A post-Fourth edition

Takes on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as Trump signs it. The WWII-era story behind Squirtgun’s first track in two decades. And more

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Lining up your Stars and Stripes Celebration

Hey, baby, it’s the Fourth of July. Where's your best spot to check the fireworks displays?

Jul 4 •

You’ve seen the acres of daylilies along U.S. 52 South. Here’s a chance for a close-up

A Q&A with Gregg and Linda Sutter about the 1,500 daylily varieties at their farm, ahead of an Art Museum stroll/event there July 12. Plus: Lafayette’s…

Jul 3 •

Purdue Research Foundation stakes expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s lost plane

A five-day search in the south Pacific will focus on an object seen by satellite that explorers believe is the Lockheed Electra 10E that PRF helped…

Jul 2 •

Safe zone measure for transgender community going to West Lafayette council

Ahead of a vote Monday, council member calls the proposal a chance to send a message of support. Plus, Indiana’s senators on votes for Trump’s tax bill…

Jul 2 •

Father gets 92 years for murder of 3-month-old son, attack on wife

Judge calls how Eliasard Moneus left his 3-month-old son to die ‘one of the most grotesque murders’ he’s ever seen.

Jul 1 •

Here’s what Purdue degree programs are going away to satisfy new state law

83 degree programs flagged on all Purdue campuses. IU system losing 249, among 408 listed at six state colleges and universities, courtesy of…

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Judge: 2 lawsuits against SK hynix rezoning likely headed for consolidation

First of two complaints in court Monday, contending West Lafayette City Council overstepped authority, ignored health and environmental concerns in…

Jun 30 •

Food Finders on edge, as SNAP, Medicaid cuts loom in 'Big Beautiful Bill.' A Q&A

Lafayette-based nonprofit lays out stakes in cuts to SNAP’s federal food support working their way through the Senate, heading toward a possible vote…

Jun 29 •

Schenkel, former WL library director, lone candidate for WL City Council vacancy

Democrats will hold caucus Saturday to fill District 1 seat on city council. Plus, WBAA in an era of public media cuts. And nominations open for…

Jun 26 •

Tim’s Picks: The return of the Fiddlers’ Gathering

An expanded edition of Picks this week, taking you into July Fourth. Counting it off with the return of the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering, under the trees…

Jun 26 •

Of ‘Optimism’ and NextDoor fame: Excerpts from a live Q&A

Talking with Lafayette author/Purdue professor Brian Leung on his latest collection, ‘A Terrifying Brush with Optimism’

Jun 25 •

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