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Hamilton Co. Public Safety Remembers a Fallen Friend
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The Hamilton County Public Safety Communications team suffered a significant loss in June when a dispatcher was killed in a motorcycle crash shortly after leaving a training session. Steffanie Pickett was only 31 years old when she died in the crash on June 12. Her colleagues say she had her entire […] The post Hamilton Co. Public Safety Remembers a Fallen Friend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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.
LPD Lieutenant Retires; Leaves Behind Legacy In Boone County
The Lebanon Police Department announced the retirement of a long-time Lieutenant and serviceman within the Boone County community as he intends to continue his passion for crash reconstruction consulting and expert witness testimony while developing new passions for travel. Lieutenant Ben Phelps retired from the Lebanon Police Department on July...
Lebanon Serve Day Kicks Off Saturday, July 20
Freedom Church in Lebanon is hosting a Serve Day event for Boone County families ahead of the upcoming 2024-2025 school year for community members to receive school supplies, exams, resources and more for the school year. The Serve Day events will kick off on July 20 from 11 a.m. to...
You can’t play pickleball IN the library, but Westfield Library has you covered
The Westfield Library Foundation (WLF) will hold a Pickleball Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Bridgewater Club in Westfield. Organizers hope to raise $20,000 in support of the Westfield Washington Public Library. “We are very excited to host our second annual event,” WLF Executive Director Erin Downey said. “Pickleball...
Noblesville Chamber seeks nominations for third annual Woman of Impact Award
The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations for the third annual Women In Noblesville (WIN Network) Woman of Impact Award. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to making a positive impact in the Noblesville community. In its 10th anniversary year, the...
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...
Zionsville Town Council gets technology upgrade
The Zionsville Town Council is going paperless. On July 1, Mayor John Stehr told councilors the town has purchased 10 iPads for use by the council as well as other commissions and committees. The iPads will remain at Town Hall for use at all public meetings. “When you add the...
Monon bridge at 191st Street project moves ahead
Westfield’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a supplemental contract in June, bringing a bridge on the Monon Trail over 191st Street one step closer to reality. The $614,200 contract with Lochmueller Group of Indianapolis covers project management, topographical surveys, permitting, stormwater analysis, utility coordination and bridge design coordination with United Consulting.
Follow the brick road: South Village planned unit development moves to council for approval
Zionsville’s South Village planned unit development is one step away from approval. After months of delays, town representatives presented the PUD to the Zionsville Plan Commission July 15, when the document was approved by majority vote in front of an overflow crowd of more than 100 residents. The plan...
Leaked group chat reveals defense team strategies in Delphi murders case
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Leaked conversations between attorneys close to the Delphi murders case and YouTube true crime podcasters appear to reveal the defense team’s strategies going into the suspect’s October trial. The cohosts of “The Murder Sheet Podcast” told I-Team 8 they were given thousands of messages from the group chat that spanned several months. […]
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