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Fall semester begins at Purdue and Ivy Tech as thousands of students return to campus
The fall semester officially began on August 19th at both Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College, marking the return of thousands of students to campus. Purdue University is welcoming over 50,000 students for the new academic year, while Ivy Tech’s Lafayette campus has more than 11,000 students enrolled in classes.
Frankfort Hot Dogs Volleyball Team Aces Pre-Season Scrimmage
The Frankfort Hot Dogs volleyball team closed out their pre-season preparations with a scrimmage against Kokomo last Wednesday evening, proving their readiness for the fall season. During the scrimmage, the Hot Dogs won three of the five drills and played well despite injuries that limited Caroline Queen and Ella McAtee...
Two-Time Olympic Bronze Medalist Receives Accolades From Zionsville Community
The Town of Zionsville celebrated a Zionsville resident who has achieved two Olympic medals in the sport of volleyball following his return from Paris earlier this week. On Monday, Aug. 19, Zionsville Mayor John Stehr designated the day as Matt Anderson Day in celebration of four-time Olympian and local Zionsville resident Matt Anderson. This year, Anderson was a member of the 2024 bronze medal-winning men’s volleyball team, marking his second Olympic bronze medal for the sport of volleyball.
Purdue Football: Boilers have 1-2 punch at running back
For the second time in as many seasons, Purdue football will feature a 1-2 punch when it comes to the running back position. A year ago, the Boilermakers had Devin Mockobee and Tyrone Tracy Jr. This season, Purdue football running back coach Lamar Conrad will lean on Mockobee and Reggie Love III to ignite a rushing attack that has experience in the Big Ten Conference.
Indiana GetGo stores soon to be under new ownership
INDIANAPOLIS – GetGo convenience stores will soon have a new owner. Giant Eagle, the chain’s parent company, reached an agreement to sell its approximately 270 retail and fueling locations to international company Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (Couche-Tard), which is known for operating Circle K convenience stores in the Midwest. The deal involves GetGo locations in Indiana, […]
Post office gets ramp after long legal fight
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The sound of construction echoes on East Washington Street as the post office is finally getting a ramp installed at the front door. It comes after a long legal fight between the U.S. Postal Service and Shellie Ellison, who has been wheelchair-bound for 27 years due to a neurological condition. Ellison […]
Purdue University looking at new housing solutions for students
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Monday was the first day of classes for students at Purdue University and when returning to classes after summer break, students say one of the biggest challenges they face is finding the best housing options, especially when it is so limited. That means the university is turning to unique solutions for […]
Purdue announces Fall events schedule
Purdue announced several events for students to enjoy this coming fall on Monday. The lineup of items is intended to appeal to all audiences, so all students, faculty and staff can be involved. Purdue Memorial Union 100th anniversary celebrations. The Purdue Memorial Union will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a...
Purdue Football: Reason for Optimism - A Balanced and Beefy Wide Receiver Room
Last week, I wrote about Purdue’s dramatic increase in ON PAPER talent (click here if you want to read it) this season over last. This article is somewhat related, but more focused on roster management than talent procurement. It’s not that Purdue didn’t have talent at wide reiver last...
Purdue HC Ryan Walters Sounds Off Ahead of Season
The Purdue Boilermakers are gearing up for their season opener. Less than two weeks from now, the Boilermakers will open their 2024 campaign against Indiana State. No one can say Purdue isn’t stepping up in class when it comes to opponents. The Boilermakers will take on the likes of Notre Dame, Oregon and Oregon State […] The post Purdue HC Ryan Walters Sounds Off Ahead of Season appeared first on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan.
‘A betrayal’: IMPD sergeant arrested on 12 counts of child exploitation
INDIANAPOLIS — An IMPD sergeant once hailed as a hero and awarded a Medal of Valor has been arrested after a tip about child sexual abuse material being shared online was allegedly traced back to the officer. IMPD Sergeant Javed Richards faces 12 counts of child exploitation, all Level 4 felonies. According to IMPD, the […]
Wayne Township Fire Department honoring Rodrick Shane Lambert with funeral procession
Wayne Township Fire Department will have a funeral procession for firefighter Rodrick Shane Lambert, who died on Aug. 10, 2024. The department announced his line-of-duty death after he suffered significant injuries and paralysis after a fire engine he was riding in overturned May 24, 1995. That crash also killed firefighter Ronald Deer. ...
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