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Bruno’s, a West Lafayette and Purdue landmark, closing this week
After 70 years, Bruno’s Pizza will make way for work on a $250 million redevelopment project. Yearlong search doesn’t find a new home for a Purdue…
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As Natalia Grace doc looms, prosecutor releases evidence blocked in Barnett case
Birth records, DNA evidence, allegations of abuse weren’t allowed in neglect cases against Michael and Kristine Barnett. 'Curious Case of Natalia Grace…
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Lafayette fines former Purdue basketball player who won’t fix rentals with no heat
The $5,000 civil penalty is a first for Lafayette. City accuses Stephen Toyra of ignoring orders to fix near-downtown rental with no heat, limited…
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A step toward censure leaves WL school board members still at odds
Dacia Mumford says she doesn’t plan to stop publishing her summaries and commentary about school board meetings, something others say cross a line…
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Pastor Steve Viars, asked to resign, leaves Faith Church
Viars led Faith Church for 37 years through huge growth, community partnerships and lightning rod moments on social, cultural issues. Plus, date set for…
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A look inside the historic Ball home on Ninth Street Hill
Opened for an October tour, the Ball Mansion is something to see
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Next up for Chauncey Hill Mall: 13-story development, plaza proposed near Purdue
Take a first look at a Chicago-based developer's plan to redevelop the home of a 43-year-old strip mall around the corner from Purdue
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The return of Bruno’s
A third generation has Bruno’s Pizza ready to reopen Tuesday. Here’s how they worked to make a new location still feel like Bruno’s, a West Lafayette…
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Indiana House candidate ticketed for leaving scene after knocking over lamppost in campaign RV
Jim Schenke’s campaign RV, already at the center of an Election Board dispute, was back in the news after candidate accused of knocking over lamp post…
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After the fire: ‘I feel like he was God sent’
Lafayette family waits to meet, thank man who spotted a house fire, saved 6-year-old by leaping from second-floor window
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If that’s Amelia Earhart’s plane, would Purdue really get it? A look at the documents
Purdue donors paid to get the Lockheed Electra for Earhart’s round-the-globe attempt. Documents show intent to have the plane back on campus. But the…
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WLFI meteorologist Chad Evans faces layoff in Allen Media’s long-distance approach to weather
Parent company announced plan to ‘hub’ local forecasts through The Weather Channel. WLFI's Chad Evans confirms he’ll lose his job in the change. Last…
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