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Insignum AgTech, Purdue Researchers Collaborate to Identify Early Stages of Tar Spot in Corn
Imagine if your plants could turn purple to let you know they’re sick? That’s become a reality thanks to Insignum AgTech, which is based in Indiana. A new collaboration may soon help corn farmers identify the early stages of Tar Spot disease. “We’re really excited to announce a...
Purdue football prepares to prove Big Ten doubters wrong
INDIANAPOLIS — Back in 2022, Purdue football went 8-4 and won the Big Ten West, ending the season with a loss in the conference title game to Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium. On Tuesday, the Boilermakers found themselves on the field at Lucas Oil again, this time for Big Ten Media Day, picked to finish last in preseason polls after winning four games in 2023.
Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry Accepts Donations Of Canned Vegetables For July For Colfax, Perry Township Residents
The Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry is requesting aid from community members in the Colfax area to provide non-perishable products to those in need in the Clinton County community. The Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry team has announced that Colfax Christian Church will be accepting donations of canned vegetables during the...
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.
Crop duster dies in fiery plane crash in Benton County soybean field
OXFORD, Ind. (WISH) — A crop duster died Monday night in a single-engine plane crash in a soybean field southwest of the town of Oxford, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said. News 8 reached out to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday afternoon to see if the man had yet been identified. Dispatchers received […]
IU's Curt Cignetti took shot at Purdue football. Boilermakers kept receipts.
INDIANAPOLIS — 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 in the USA TODAY Sports Network preseason media poll and the cleveland.com poll this week. ...
Lafayette Police & Frankfort Police Serve Six Warrants In Nov. 14 Shooting Incident
The Lafayette Police Department, in conjunction with the Frankfort Police Department, served six warrants on Tuesday for six individuals involved in a shooting incident on Nov. 14 last year. On Nov. 14, 2023, the Lafayette Police Department reportedly launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on Beck Lane...
Oregon State Football 2024 Opponent Preview: Purdue Boilermakers
Breaking down Oregon State's 2024 opponents, continuing with Purdue. With Fall Camp about to kickoff, it's time to get started looking ahead to Oregon State's opponents for the 2024 season. Throughout the next few weeks at BeaverBlitz, we are previewing every one of Oregon State's 2024 matchups, featuring some analysis from the experts at our 247Sports sister sites. Today, we continue the series by taking a look at the Purdue Boilermakers, who the Beavers will face on September 21st in Corvallis.
Tincaps fall 5-4 at Dayton; losing streak now at 5 games
The Fort Wayne Tincaps dropped their fifth consecutive game Wednesday night on the road as the Dayton Dragons prevailed 5-4. Fort Wayne has yet to win a game since resuming play after the MLB All Star break. The last place Tincaps are now 9-17 for the second half of the season.
Clinton County Ducks Unlimited Clubs For Conservation 4-Man Scramble Sets Off This Saturday, July 27
The Clinton County Ducks Unlimited Clubs for Conservation 4-Man Scramble is set for this weekend with opportunities to win guns and prizes with numerous sponsorships available to make an impact on Clinton County conservation efforts. The Clubs for Conservation scramble kicks off Saturday, July 27 with registration at 7 a.m....
Post 72 wins Regional title in dominating fashion
FRANKFORT — For the first time since 2021 American Legion Byron Cox Post 72 will be back in the state tournament. It was a very successful showing this past weekend for Post 72 as they went 3-0 to win the Frankfort Regional 2 Tournament. In their three wins Post 72 outscored their opponents by a combined 37-6. Here’s how Post 72 got their job done and will be back in the state tournament which gets underway on Friday.
Delphi Youth Raises Funds For Local Teachers With Big Jake’s Lemonade Stand
The Carroll County community bound together over the weekend to support youth entrepreneurs and local teachers by supporting a young man’s lemonade stand as he marketed his product toward raising funds for local teachers. Multiple Delphi Police Department officers and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputies, including Deputy Drew Yoder,...
Ryan Walters using last place in media poll as fuel for Boilermakers
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue’s second-year coach took the podium at Big Ten Media Days Tuesday afternoon, and was eager to clear the airwaves regarding his team’s upcoming season. After all, the Boilermakers are coming off a disappointing 4-8 campaign, which was their most losses since 2019. To make...
INDOT seeks public input on Highway of the Future pilot project
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Purdue University are seeking public input for a pilot project aimed at developing a highway capable of recharging electric vehicles as they drive. The Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer project will be conducted on U.S. 52/U.S. 231, near INDOT's West Lafayette office. Residents and...
Amelia Earhart’s lasting legacy
Today is Amelia Earhart Day! Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer — and today we’re recognizing her birthday as well as her lasting legacy both on the world — and Purdue University! John Norberg, a Purdue University historian, joined Angela to share more about Earhart’s history with and impact on the Boilermakers.
West Lafayette Farmers Market seeks public input on Wednesday hours
The West Lafayette Farmers Market is asking for community input on the best time to hold its weekly market on Wednesdays during the warmer months. Currently, the market operates from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are encouraged to fill out the survey by this Friday to share their preferences...
Women’s Lacrosse Titled a 2024 IWLCA Academic Squad
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.– The Lafayette women's lacrosse program was praised for its excellence in the classroom on Wednesday afternoon as it was named an Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Squad. Nine individual members were named to the Division I Honor Roll. The IWLCA named 325 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2023-24 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the women's lacrosse team must have posted a 3.2 or higher team grade point average (GPA) for the academic year. The Maroon and White garnered a 3.58 overall, marking...
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