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Stuff The Bus Kicks Off Wednesday, July 31 In Clinton County
The Annual Stuff the Bus event is slated to kick off on Wednesday, July 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Frankfort Walmart parking lot at 2460 E. Wabash St. in Frankfort to provide supplies for children at all four county schools and The Crossing. The public is...
Lafayette man charged with murder in Briarwood Apartments slaying
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Kwame Riddle became the first person in 2024 charged with murder in Tippecanoe County. Riddle fatally stabbed Terry Taylor early July 11 in the 1600 block of Briarwood Court, leaving him bleeding to death in the middle of the road, according to prosecutors who filed charges Wednesday. Riddle, who has been jailed since that day, will remain incarcerated without bond until his trial, which is scheduled for Nov. 12.
Purdue named most-recognized public university
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Purdue University is the most-recognized public University in the nation, according to a new ranking. The Global University Visibility study found Purdue was also the ninth most recognized university in the world. The study by the firm "American Caldwell" says Purdue is the top-ranked...
M&M Arranges Sale of Medical Office Building in Indiana
Marcus & Millichap closed the sale of MedMark Medical Center, a 12,750-square-foot medical office located in Lafayette, Indiana. The property sold for $2.6 million with a 6.6 percent cap rate. Three and a half years remain on the NN lease term with one additional five-year optional renewal. “The passive nature of the investment as well as the irreplaceable location with frontage along I-65 appealed to multiple buyers,” said Julia Evinger, first vice president investments. “The successful buyer purchased the property as a covered land play for today’s income and land value for potential redevelopment in the future.”
45 Days to Purdue Football - Devin Mockobee
This is a guy that needs very little introduction. He has one of the great stories of college football. He originally committed to Navy before deciding to come to Purdue as a walk-on and exploding onto the scene during his freshman season. One of the first things that Ryan Walters did once he came to Purdue, if not his first official act, was to award Mockobee with a scholarship. We all remember that video. It was a great moment.
David M. Findlay Named To Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List For Third Consecutive Year
Lake City Bank announced David M. Findlay, chairman and CEO, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the third consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits, according to a news release from Lake City Bank.
Read to Succeed program is in search of volunteers
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Women United of Greater Lafayette hosted their 2024 social at Ripple & Co. This year's focus aims to raise awareness about the program and it's vitality in the community, even including guest speaker, Purdue's First Lady, Kei Hui. The Read to Succeed program is in it's...
Family believes Bloomington man found dead along rural Owen County road was murdered
OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — Detectives are continuing to investigate how a Bloomington man wound up dead along the side of a country road near the Owen-Monroe county line. The body of 23-year-old Malik Sims was found on Monday afternoon along Stephenson Road after someone driving by saw it and called 911. Currently, sheriff’s deputies are […]
FBI searches Indianapolis home where former congressional candidate lives
The FBI searched the Indianapolis home of a former congressional candidate Wednesday, though it's unclear why. The agency confirmed to IndyStar that it executed a search warrant at a near eastside house where public records show Gabriel Whitley lives — news first reported by IndyPolitics. There is no indication anyone was arrested. ...
Twin sisters charged with confining man in garage during domestic fight
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Rebecca Farrell's knife was mightier than Sharon Jarrett's pen. The 68-year-old twin sisters ― Farrell armed with a large knife, and Jarrett with a black pen ― confined Farrell's ex-boyfriend, a 40-year-old Lafayette man, inside Farrell's garage Monday evening, according to prosecutors who accuse Farrell of stabbing the man.
New Castle man out on bail for child solicitation now arrested for child molestation
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle man who was already out of jail after being charged with child solicitation has been arrested a second time – now for child molestation. Dalton L. Armstrong, 29, was arrested in late April after police found evidence that he sent nude photographs to a 14-year-old girl and requested […]
Benefit ride for severely burned veteran Jason McReynolds on July 27
A benefit ride is being organized by the CVMA 14-1A Detachment and assisted by the Mary T. Klinker Veteran Resource Center to support Combat Vet Jason McReynolds, who suffered severe burns rescuing his service dog from a fire. The ride will take place on July 27th, with proceeds going to...
Rivalry renewed: Purdue women's basketball will host Notre Dame in 2024-25 season
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball announced Tuesday it will host in-state rival Notre Dame at Mackey Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10 at a time to be determined later. The announcement marks the first time the Boilermakers will square off against the Fighting Irish on their home court since 2011.
Hendricks County’s 200th birthday celebration includes fun at the fair
DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Hendricks County is celebrating its 200th birthday this year and part of the celebration includes special events and activities during the annual 4-H fair. The Hendricks County 4-H Fair runs through Saturday at the county fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. “I think, for our community, it’s really about coming together; […]
Indy suburbs again top state ILEARN tests; Brownsburg tops charts for English and math
Indianapolis’s suburbs are once again among Indiana's highest test performers, ILEARN results released Wednesday show. Four of the nine suburban Indianapolis counties were in the top 15 school districts for both English and math proficiency: Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Carmel-Clay Schools, Zionsville Community Schools and Westfield-Washington Schools. ILEARN tests...
Free school supplies available at Hancock County Community Night
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — First responders and nonprofits in Hancock County are teaming up to give away school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. It’s part of Wednesday night’s annual Hancock County Community Night at the county fairgrounds. Greg Duda, public information officer for the Hancock County 911 Center, says the supplies include backpacks, notebooks, […]
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