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Public meeting to address transit concerns
As Purdue continues to negotiate with CityBus over off-campus bus fares, the public will have a chance to weigh in next week. The Town Hall for Transit will be held Aug. 3 at the West Lafayette Public Library, according to a release from event organizers. The meeting’s stated goal is...
Purdue football's Ryan Walters in 'a much better place' in second go-around as head coach
INDIANAPOLIS — One year ago, Purdue football coach Ryan Walters stood in the end zone at Lucas Oil Stadium ready to embark on his first Big Ten media days. A first-time head coach, Walters was full of optimism, inheriting a program that had played in the Big Ten Championship just a season earlier ...
Combating Tar Spot in Corn
Purdue partners with Insignium AgTech to develop early detection tools. Purdue University’s College of Agriculture and College of Engineering researchers are partnering with Insignum AgTech to develop tools for farmers to detect early stages of tar spot disease in their corn plants according to a Purdue news release. This project is funded by grants from the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and an Innovation Voucher from the state of Indiana.
Austin French Concert Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene in Frankfort
Drive by the Frankfort First Church of the Nazarene Thursday July 25th between 4PM and 8PM and you will notice a lot going on. It’s all part of the Adventure Tour with notable Christian music artist Austin French. Shine.FM’s “Brian and Steph” will be broadcasting LIVE. Food trucks, games and a concert will all be a part of the “Adventure Tour”.
“100% Chance of Winning Fun at Chamber Casino Night”
“Bring it back” was the call from past Chamber Casino Night attendees. Everyone is Welcome. This is NOT an event just for Chamber Members. Casino night is intended as an amusing night of networking, winning and fun for Chamber members and non-members alike. Casino night “players” are encouraged to get tickets by Friday August 2nd. Monday August 5 is the firm cut-off date to attend.
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....
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 has already 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...
Tippecanoe fair's first night marred by arguing, fights
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― A few juveniles marred the first night of the Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair carnival on Saturday by arguing and fighting, and those who were caught are banned from the fairgrounds, according to Tippecanoe County sheriff's Capt. Rob Hainje. Three fights at the fairgrounds are listed in...
Walters recaps first game against Illinois as Illini eye defensive improvement
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WCIA) — The Illinois-Purdue rivalry will continue to be a much anticipated game, as former Illini defensive coordinator Ryan Walters enters year two in West Lafayette. Despite a 4-8 showing in his first season as a head coach, Walters lead the Boilermakers to a 44-19 win over his former team last season. Walters […]
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...
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...
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. ...
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