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Ex-teacher sentenced to 1,090 days, but he'll likely be in jail only 188 days
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Former Southwestern Middle School teacher Peter Anders served most of his 1,090-day sentence on in-home detention while getting to enjoy his house, his family and his safety. That ended Friday. With credit for good behavior on pretrial in-home, he'll have 376 days to remaining to serve of the sentenced handed down...
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Young voters in Lafayette show support for VP Harris amid polls questioning Biden’s re-election
"I definitely think that Harris appeals to younger voters more," young voter Elise told Star City News. "And I think that right now, it's necessary for a lot of younger voters to get out there and vote this election season." New polling from The Economist and YouGov show that half...
Tippecanoe County systems remained largely unaffected by global tech outage
A global tech outage, triggered by an overnight update from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, grounded airlines and caused widespread issues at various hospitals and businesses. The update inadvertently caused Microsoft 365 computers to malfunction, leaving many businesses, including airports, banks, news organizations, and hospitals, unable to operate. Crowdstrike has identified the problem and is working to correct the issue.
Proposed Public Safety Center begins phase two
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The West Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved the start of phase two of three of the proposed West Lafayette Public Safety Center. The Public Safety Center would be the new headquarters for West Lafayette's police and fire departments. The first phase was the conceptual design...
Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis resigns, ending 2 years of health reforms
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis resigned Wednesday, ending two years of contentious fighting to improve the lot of the addicted, sick and vulnerable in the county. “The reason I’m leaving is because I’m basically at an impasse,” Loomis said during an interview Thursday morning....
Indiana 2024 ILEARN results show some increases, slips for Tippecanoe County schools
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — 2024's ILEARN testing showed varied results across Tippecanoe County schools, but overall scores were comparable to statewide averages, seeing slight increases in English language arts scores while math stood virtually unmoved. Statewide results released Wednesday by the Indiana Department of Education showed 41% of Hoosier students...
Hometown Hero: Downtown always has a friend in Ken
If you've ever enjoyed a Mosey Down Main Street, you have Ken McCammon to thank. Back in 2008, Ken says there were 26 empty storefronts downtown. He saw the potential in downtown for a vibrant, lively area that would draw in people and businesses. After one of his favorite downtown restaurants closed, he and others decided to step in to bring people back downtown.
Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fish Fry Set For Aug. 2; Delivery Available For Perry Township Residents
The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department announced its Annual Fish Fry set to kick off the Ole Hickory Days Festival in Colfax, and deliveries will be available again this year. The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry will be held on Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Riggs Community Healthcare CEO Receives Sagamore Of The Wabash Award
The founder of the Boone County Clinic and current Riggs Community Health Center CEO was awarded with a prestigious state recognition for her work in expanding the center’s Lafayette base as well as expanding further into Boone County and Clinton County with new facilities. On Wednesday, June 26, State...
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