Montpelier
LATEST NEWS
Psychedelic Grateful Dead Equipment Truck Once Owned By Owsley Up For Auction
A 1949 Studebaker M5 pickup the Grateful Dead used to haul the crew’s equipment during the band’s early days is up for fale. The truck nicknamed “The Dred” and formerly owned by sound engineer and LSD pioneer Owsley “Bear” Stanley is one of 400 vehicles that will be sold through Worldwide Auctioneers’ upcoming Auburn Auction.
Greenwood Christian Joins Indiana Crossroads Conference in 2025
Greenwood Christian Academy will join the Indiana Crossroads Conference (ICC) in July 2025, amid significant conference realignment in Johnson County. This new alignment includes seven small private schools, such as Cardinal Ritter and Covenant Christian. The move comes as Beech Grove, Monrovia, and others leave for the newly formed Hoosier Legends Conference. GCA's entry into the ICC places its football program in a competitive environment, especially with teams like Indy Lutheran, recent state champions. Athletic director Shon Cottle acknowledges the challenges ahead but sees the overall competitive field as beneficial for the program.
Married couple identified as the two found dead on Tonkel Road
LEO-CEDARVILLE, Ind. (WFFT) — One man and one woman found dead in a vehicle on Tonkel Road have been identified. Police say they responded to a call around 3:59 a.m. on Monday for a vehicle that was against a guardrail between Hursh and Hosler roads. According to police, a...
‘We want them to feel special and honored’
PENDLETON — A chance remark at a funeral set sisters Amy Mercer and Vicki Ashton on a mission. Mercer, 54, and Ashton, 58, were attending a funeral of a close friend in June when they heard Nina Krisher, 89, say to their dad, “I hate that I only see my people at funerals.”
High-rise replaces Chauncey Hill
The Area Plan Commission approved every project presented in Wednesday night's meeting, including a 13-story high-rise that will replace the Chauncey Hill Mall and a new building for the Wesley Foundation at Purdue. Chauncey Hill, a strip mall at the corner of Chauncey Avenue and State Street, is now fully...
West Lafayette's plans for the Levee continues to take shape
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — West Lafayette's plan to convert the Levee to a downtown-style grid of streets is continuing to take shape. The city is getting a first look at the possible street layout and the vision for a future Tapawingo Park. In 2020, West Lafayette developed its...
QualiTech Acquires Baked Goods, Ingredients Manufacturer Ellison Bakery
CHASKA, Minn. — QualiTech, a global manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition and food ingredient products and services, today announced the acquisition of Ellison Bakery, a manufacturer of cookies, snack bars, crunches, toppings, and inclusion ingredients for retail, food service and private label end markets. Terms of the transaction...
Vintage camper lovers converge on Spring Mill for 2024 rally
Jody and Stacy Kress relaxed in front of their 1956 Airstream Safari camper Saturday in Spring Mill State Park. The Noblesville couple acquired the camper just three weeks before attending the 2024 Vintage Camper Rally, although Stacy Kress said they have been going to camper rallies for around 6 years. The Kresses were...
Tick Tock Tavern to be on America's Best Restaurants
GREATER LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — A local restaurant in the area was recognized Wednesday afternoon by the reality TV show, America's Best Restaurants. The eatery is being recognized after a tip was sent to the show about their amazing environment. Tick Tock Tavern was founded in 1934 and has...
McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House to be filmed on famous TV show
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House is expected to be filmed by America's Best Restaurants after gaining recognition this spring. The segment is expected to shine a light on the amazing restaurant and it's high-end food. Todd McGraw, founded the restaurant back in 1999...
Former Pike Township Fire Department chief dies
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pike Township Fire Department is mourning the loss of its former leader. Joe Olofson, who served Pike Township from January 2003 to December 2006, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, according to a statement from the department on social media. He was 84 years old. In the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 1
Enough with the 7v7s, one-day shootouts, intrasquad and pre-season scrimmages. From here to Thanksgiving, we are talking actual wins and losses. Which team will get off to a winning start? Remember, one week does not a season make. Who had Bishop Luers winning a state title after a 45-7 loss to East Noble in Week 1 last season? Conversely, no one thought Homestead would finish 5-5 after battling Carmel in a close opening-game defeat.
Man sentenced in 1998 cold case killing of Allen County confinement officer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A man who has previously admitted guilt in connection to two April 1998 homicides was sentenced Thursday morning to 35 years in prison. BACKGROUND: New suspect charged in decades-old cold case murder of Fort Wayne Subway owner. Two weeks ago, Bernard McClaney, 48, admitted to...
Crawfordsville set to host 2024 Pro Motocross Championship Finals
The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship Finals are set to take place at Crawfordsville’s Ironman Raceway. Tim Cotter is the Director of Events and MX Sports Pro Racing, and Leo Tucker is a Pro Motocross racer for BarX Suzuki. They both join the show with a preview of the final round.
FWCS students exposed to active case of tuberculosis
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed in a Fort Wayne school. Though the Department of Health won’t say which school or who the infected person is, a release states students were exposed within Fort Wayne Community Schools. Efforts are underway to test those...
The NIL support for Indiana basketball has always been strong — now opposing college coaches believe it, too
Mike Woodson hasn’t shied away from discussing NIL and how it’s impacted college basketball — and more specifically the Indiana basketball program. With the ever-changing waters of college basketball recruiting and the impact NIL has had on numerous programs and coaches, it has been *unofficially* evident that Indiana basketball has had one of the most competitive NIL backings and support nationally over the last few years.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.