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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.
Indiana Supreme Court Denies Defense Request for New Judge in Delphi Murders Case
The request for a new special judge in the Delphi murders case has been denied by the Indiana Supreme Court. The high court decided Friday that yes, Special Judge Fran Gull has missed deadlines to rule on certain motions, but because the lawyers for suspect Richard Allen continued to file motions, they essentially defeated the point of deadlines because they kept piling on the work for the judge.
WL man faces drug, gun charges after police called to local park
A 29-year-old local man faces three criminal charges after police responded to a call of an occupied vehicle in Happy Hollow Park after it was closed for the night. In the early morning hours Wednesday, police made contact with four people in the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, Dakota Lee Fields, of 506 Trace 5, West Lafayette, was charged with one felony, unlawful carrying of a handgun, and two misdemeanors, possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, according to documents filed by the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office on July 17.
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.
COACH Kids Of Clinton County Announces New Program At Frankfort Schools
COACH Kids of Clinton County has announced the expansion of one of its programs into the Community Schools of Frankfort for high school mentors to develop new relationships with elementary school and middle school mentees. COACH Kids announced Thursday morning, July 18 that the Local Heroes and COACH Kids Club...
By the numbers: A look back on Lafayette area high school sports in 2023-24
LAFAYETTE — Photo finishes, game winners, pins and touchdowns were all part of another memorable chapter in the history of high school sports across the Greater Lafayette Area. But what about the science and metrics behind some of the notable achievements that occurred during the 2023-24 athletics year? ...
Four county golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Junior PGA Championship
Hamilton County golfers made an impact at the Boys Indiana Junior PGA Championship, which took place last Thursday and Friday at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru. Westfield senior-to-be Will Harvey finished third at the event. He tied for second with Whitestown’s Mac Myers at the end of the two-day, 36-hole tournament. Both golfers scored two under par 142s; Myers won a playoff for second place. Harvey’s highlights included an eagle on hole No. 6 during his first round; he also drained four birdies total for both of his rounds.
Lebanon Community Schools Annual Online Student Registration Ends Today, Friday, July 19
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that the online registration for the 2024-2025 school year concludes today, Friday, July 19 for students entering a Lebanon school. The online registration requires parents or guardians to verify student information, confirm contacts for school communication and review annual notices prior to the beginning of...
2024 Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day
The Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, held on July 18 at Meigs Farm, was a success. Over 75 attendees came out to learn more about the latest research on weed and pest management in horticultural crops. Petrus Langenhoven, Peter Hirst, Steve Meyers, Miranda Purcell, Helen Nocito and Josué Cerritos all participated in the demonstrations, along with colleagues from Wild Goose Chase and the Department of Entomology: Carla Wagner, Laura Ingwell, Samantha Willden, Milena Agila, Robert Grosdidier, and Julie Wooby.
University Bookstore Purdue Sports Headlines July 19
Purdue Tweets and Video Quote of the Day Headlines BOILING OVER: Purdue basketball, football recruiting info galore and more – GoldandBlack.comWeekly Word: New Age football scheduling, Purdue recruiting and more – GoldandBlack.comTop 30 Purdue football players: No. 18 Kyndrich Breedlove – GoldandBlack.comPurdue Opponent Preview: Oregon – GoldandBlack.comHouse v. NCAA long-form settlement expected to be filed […] The post University Bookstore Purdue Sports Headlines July 19 appeared first on On3.
Purdue basketball's leaders prefer 'magic' of current NCAA tournament over 'watered-down' expansion
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue basketball spent most of the past decade oblivious to the treachery of the NCAA tournament bubble. The program’s nine consecutive NCAA appearances rank a distant third behind Michigan State (25) and Gonzaga (24) as the longest streaks in the country. The Boilermakers held a 5 seed or higher in the past eight tournaments.
Legacy Sports Park's Back to School Bash returns with giveaways and family fun
Legacy Sports Park's highly anticipated Back to School Bash is set to return this year, featuring giveaways that include clothes, hygiene products, and free haircuts. The event promises fun for the entire family, with free food, games, and bounce houses. Donte Wilburn of Legacy emphasized that the event aims to...
Better Know a B1G: Breakout Boilermaker
Some of the entries in the Better Know a B1G series practically write themselves. The topics are either so interesting or left such an impression on me that I already know what I want to discuss as soon as I see who is next on the alphabetical list. Purdue is not one of those entries. The Boilermakers aren’t exactly a bad B1G program. They have been in the conference dating back to the 19th century and have had various runs of success. They’re a huge public university with lots of fans and a big stadium. For the most part, their down years put them more toward the bottom third of the conference than the absolute cellar, and they don’t stay there for long stretches.
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