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The big chance
Their partnership is three years and a few medals old, but Greg Duncan and Tyler Downs haven’t had their chance at glory yet. That comes next week, at the Paris Olympics. The former Boilermaker divers have ranked among the world’s best in the 3-meter synchronized dive at four international meets just this year, but the rest of the planet’s billions will be watching their next one. And that makes a difference.
Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival Saturday
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) -- The Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival is taking place this Saturday and you don't want to miss a second of it. This revamp of the Uptown Jazz & Blues festival is located at 5th & Main St. in Downtown Lafayette, in the parking lot right across from the Knicker Bocker Saloon. Performances will begin at five and run until eleven.
Physical Altercation Leads To One Shot Fired; Frankfort Man Arrested
Reports of gunshots resulted in the arrest of a Frankfort man on Monday and charges being filed for criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and battery. On July 15 just after 11 a.m., Frankfort Police Department officers were reportedly dispatched to the 800 Block of Frankfort Place for a report of shots fired, but upon arrival, officers were unable to locate the involved parties, police say.
Purdue Sports: Basketball, Football, Coaches & Rivalries Explained
Andrew Ledman of Hammer And Rails shares insights on Purdue Athletics with UWDP, discussing expectations for the men's basketball and football teams and highlighting the coaching prowess of Matt Painter and Katie Gearlds. Purdue men's basketball team reached the national title game recently. Coach Painter has elevated Purdue's expectations to...
Opponent Preview: The Oregon State Beavers
Purdue will head out west on September 21st for an 8:30 PM EST kick-off against the Oregon Beavers. Oregon State, one of the two remaining members of the Pac 12 has an entire season of non-conference opponents, The Beavers and Washington State are the only two left standing of the one-time premier West Coast conference.
Purdue University places No. 1 for most-recognized U.S. public university
Purdue University has been ranked No. 1 among U.S. public universities and No. 9 globally for most-recognized university in the 2024-25 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings, announced by American Caldwell on July 16. This ranking places Purdue ahead of notable institutions like the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, Yale University...
Paul William Del Valley
Paul William Del Valley, 38, Christ Follower, Husband, Father, Minister of Jesus Christ entered the Gates of Heaven on July 19, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1986, in Danville, Illinois to his beloved parents, Raymond Earl and Cheryl Lynn (Lovett) Del Valley of Cayuga, Indiana. A 2005 graduate...
Ascension Medical Group welcomes new breast surgeon
Dr. Christina Kim now serving patients at Ascension St. Vincent Fishers & Kokomo. Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana welcomes Breast Surgeon Christina Kim, MD to the Ascension Medical Group team at Ascension St. Vincent in Fishers and Kokomo. Dr. Kim is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in surgical...
Rohrman Automotive Group sponsoring Purdue University Football Meet & Greet event
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) 0— Rohrman Automotive Group will be sponsoring a free Purdue University Football Meet & Greet at the Rohrman Fieldhouse at Legacy Sports Club. Fans can meet players and coaches, receive an autograph on one personal item and enjoy an evening of food trucks, bounce houses, games and contests.
Father of overdose victim shares advice for parents after drug dealer is convicted of dealing resulting in death
The father of a Westfield man who died from a fentanyl overdose is sharing advice for other parents after an accused drug dealer is convicted of causing his son’s death. In July 2022, Jacob Lampe died from fentanyl poisoning inside his parent’s home in Westfield.
Why Purdue alum Zach Edey's NBA Summer League with Grizzlies was shut down
INDIANAPOLIS -- Zach Edey's impressive NBA Summer League ended after only two games. The Memphis Grizzlies announced the former Purdue center has been shut down for the rest of the summer after only two games due to a sprained ankle. The Commercial-Appeal reported Edey is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Sienna Foster of Benton Central named Journal & Courier Female Student-Athlete of the Year
LAFAYETTE — The Journal & Courier sports department is proud to present the 21st annual Student-Athlete of the Year awards. The selections were based on a student-athlete's athletic and academic achievements, along with community activities. The winners were asked to write about what high school athletics meant to them.
Indiana Supreme Court Denies Defense Request for New Special Judge
INDIANAPOLIS — The request for a new special judge in the Delphi murders case has been denied by the Indiana Supreme Court. The high court stated Friday while Special Judge Fran Gull has missed the deadlines set to rule on the third and fourth Franks notices as cited by attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi, […] The post Indiana Supreme Court Denies Defense Request for New Special Judge appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Zionsville Police Department Warns Of Officer Impersonation Sams
The Zionsville Police Department has announced that officers have recently received reports from community members that scammers are. attempting to defraud community members by pretending to be an officer to obtain personal and sensitive information. The department announced on Tuesday evening that they received reports of unknown individuals impersonating officers...
Dining with the Chefs
The Montgomery County Free Clinic will celebrate the 10th annual Dining with the Chefs event on Aug. 10 at Wabash College. Guests will watch, learn and taste alongside three teams of talented local chefs as they sit down to a family-style meal. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with...
Frankfort Hot Dog Festival Kicks Off In One Week On Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27
With only a week until the biggest festival in Frankfort kicks off, the Frankfort Hot Dog Festival is gearing up for the tastiest event of the year for two action-packed days on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 where charming downtown Frankfort is transformed into a haven for hot dog enthusiasts and family fun.
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