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Trolley Tap to begin pedaling around Lafayette in July; West Lafayette routes to follow
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Lafayette's first pedal pub is set to make its debut this month, adding to the entertainment options downtown has to offer. DaAsia Johnson and William Clay, co-owners of The Trolley Tap, will offer prescheduled, 75-minute-long sessions on the pedal pub for up to 13 people at a time, Johnson said, with the pick-up location for riders at 17 S. Sixth St.
Lafayette officials: Weather looks good for July 4th celebrations downtown
If you're in the mood to celebrate the July 4th holiday, the Stars & Stripes Celebration in downtown Lafayette on Thursday should fill the bill. And city officials say they're confident the weather will be clear during the celebration. Food truck vendors will open at 5 p.m. at Second and Main streets near the depot, where many of the activities will start. Bring your own chairs to sit near the action. Vendors will offer sweet treats as...
$43M project to prime southeastern Lafayette for development
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The southeastern outskirts of the city will soon be primed for development after a multi-million dollar project. The city will pay Bowen Engineering more than $43 million to extend utilities to 4,000 undeveloped acres. "We all understand that housing is an issue, and lack of...
Six candidates, including two incumbents, will be up for four of the seven, at-large seats on the West Lafayette school board
We're not far off from two big happenings this year, the start of the school year and the November general election and your local school board races are set.
Lafayette preps for 4th of July celebrations despite rainy forecast
The holiday spirit is in full swing as Lafayette is painted red, white and blue. On Wednesday, crews were seen setting up Riehle Plaza for the city's Stars and Stripes Celebration. But current weather forecasts could put a damper on the scheduled celebrations. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to roll through the area and last until Friday.
July Fourth's Stars and Stripes festival features Citizens Band, fireworks show
Downtown Lafayette's Stars and Stripes Festival on Thursday evening will be an event full of food, local music, and of course, a firework show. At 5 p.m. regional food vendors such as Rollin' in the Dough Pizza and Tacos Mexico will begin rolling in on Second and Main street. Musical...
Firework stores expecting large rush at the end of the week
GREATER LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Firework stores are seeing less business leading up to the Fourth of July compared to this time last year, but they're expecting more business after the holiday than last year. Firework stores across Greater Lafayette are getting ready for the rush around the holiday. "We...
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
West Lafayette forms task force to address historical racial discrimination in housing
West Lafayette is continuing efforts to correct past wrongs created by discriminatory laws. West Lafayette City Councilor Kathy Parker sponsored a resolution to create a task force to research the next steps to correct racial discrimination in housing practices in West Lafayette. Councilor Parker told Star City News what she...
TSC, LSC, WLSC School Board Candidates
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Over Tippecanoe County, there are 16 people who are looking for a chance to be on the school board. For West Lafayette School Corporation school board, there are four at-large seats open. For Lafayette School Corporation school board there are three at-large seats open.
Keeping Neighbors in Neighborhoods: City Councils pass ordinances to curb future Airbnbs
Lafayette and West Lafayette City Councils are striving to give the neighborhoods back to the neighbors. During the July meetings, both councils unanimously passed ordinances to curb future short-term rentals, keeping them out of certain single-family zones. "Getting people into neighborhoods, getting people into homes is is a very high...
Your neighborhood association has a place for you
The Eastside Corridor between Fall Creek Parkway and Shadeland Ave has several neighborhood associations within its boundaries. Leaders have worked very hard over the years to encourage residents to participate in making the Eastside Corridors stronger, more vibrant and participation as to the entities coming into the area. The seven neighborhood groups are collectively known as the G-7. The collective includes:
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