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Indiana football coach took a shot at Purdue. The Boilermakers kept receipts.
BLOOMINGTON — Purdue football coach Ryan Walters told reporters at Big Ten media days that the school’s entire athletic department is going into the 2024 season with a “chip on our shoulder” after being picked to finish last in the conference. The Boilermakers ranked No. 18...
Insignum AgTech and Purdue researchers collaborate for early monitoring of tar spot disease in corn
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Insignum AgTech has begun a collaboration with researchers in Purdue University’s College of Agriculture and College of Engineering to create tools for farmers to identify early stages of tar spot disease outbreaks in their corn plants. The collaboration is supported by grants from the...
George A. Evans
George A. Evans, 63, of rural Kirklin, died July 22, 2024 at his home. He was born March 31, 1961 in Frankfort, Ind. to Charles Evans and Dorothy (Hubert) Koppelmann. He married Beth Evans on September 18, 1993 in Kirklin and she survives. George was a 1979 graduate of Clinton...
Purdue football bristles at last-place Big Ten predictions: 'A large chip on the shoulder'
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue football had something to prove this fall long before anyone cast a vote in preseason media polls. However, a consensus last-place Big Ten ranking from most major lists — including the USA TODAY Network preseason poll — could not be ignored. Purdue coach Ryan...
Colorful Inspiration
New work by international stained glass artist Margie Colgan is on display in the Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August and can be viewed during CDPL’s regular hours of operation. Colgan was born and raised in rural...
Clinton Prairie 8U Super Gophers Place Second In Nail-Biting Championship Showdown
The Clinton Prairie 8U Super Gophers All-Stars team placed second in their most recent tournament, falling one run short in the championship game against Southwestern in Lafayette. The team battled hard last night, Monday, July 23 in their attempt to claim the Championship title while facing off against Southwestern, but...
Wade Wisler ’27: A Passion for the Outdoors
Wade Wisler ’27 has a passion for the outdoors and was looking for an adventure this summer. Based on the recommendation of a fraternity brother, he landed a spot with the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) where he restores and maintains trails on public lands. Based in Bozeman, Montana, Wisler...
What each Purdue player is rated in new EA Sports College Football 25 video game
INDIANAPOLIS − Kydran Jenkins wants to make one thing clear about the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game. "The game is kind of fun, but a lot is unrealistic," the Purdue senior linebacker said. ...
Purdue’s Hudson Card embracing leadership role in year two
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Last season, Purdue quarterback Hudson Card didn’t want to come on too strong as a leader of the team. He decided to just put his head down and work. Now, he’s becoming more active in his leadership. He’s focused on making relationships with his teammates, focusing specifically on how to interact with […]
Frankfort 12U Baseball Team Snags State Champion Title
The Frankfort 12U baseball team has officially secured their State Champion Title last night after facing off in the competitive 2024 Town and Country Tournament. The Frankfort 12U team served as the underdogs heading into the State Championship faceoff against Alexandria as they battled through the elimination bracket to secure their spot in finals. The team battled back on Sunday as they lost a difficult game against Alexandria in the morning, which lit a fire in the players to continue their heightened level of play. The spark never died as the team faced off against Bunker Hill where they claimed victory, eventually facing off against Alexandria once more to secure their position in the State Championship in Monticello. After battling back to have their chance for victory, the team rose to the occasion and brought home the title.
One-on-One with Ryan Walter at Big Ten Media Day
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WLFI) - The 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days are taking place Tuesday through Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Purdue addressed the media on day one. Sports 18 spoke with head coach Ryan Walters about the upcoming season. Interview:. Q: As you enter your second season...
Mark Brumbaugh
Mark Brumbaugh, born April 28, 1938, in Everett, Washington, peacefully passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home in Crawfordsville, with his wife Vickie Brumbaugh by his side. Mark was known for his love of fishing and passion for being a professional truck driver. During his life, Mark touched...
Racing through the dark: Twilight River Run takes place in a few days
Runners across the Wabash Valley will race in the dark. It's for the annual Twilight River Run. Racing through the dark: Twilight River Run takes place in a few days. Runners across the Wabash Valley will race in the dark. It's for the annual Twilight River Run.
Local Record: July 24, 2024
• Public disturbance in the 2400 block of Indianapolis Road — 7 a.m. • Property damage crash at 1632 Bush Lane — 2:15 p.m. • Traffic signal malfunction at South Oak and East Main streets — 3:34 p.m. • Theft in the 200 block of North Davis...
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