Articles tagged as: West Lafayette
November 5, 2024
Indiana House candidate arrested for allegedly violating protective order
Republican James “Jim” Schenke is challenging incumbent Democrat Chris Campbell to represent West Lafayette and part of Tippecanoe in the Indiana House. Schenke is the subject of two protective orders that were issued earlier this year.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2024
New trail opens connecting Lafayette and West Lafayette
A new trail project connecting Lafayette and West Lafayette over the Wabash River opened Wednesday.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra picks new leader, makes history as first African American in the role
After a two year search, the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra has selected a new conductor and artistic director. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Kellen Gray who will become the orchestra’s first African American conductor and the second Black artistic leader of a professional orchestra in the state.
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
Many dead fish found in Tippecanoe County waters, IDEM says to avoid Flint Creek
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has advised the public to avoid waters around Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, after a report of a significant number of dead fish.
Read MoreApril 3, 2024
New investment in semiconductor plant to increase technological growth in the state
A global tech manufacturer plans to invest almost $4 billion to build a new semiconductor plant in Indiana.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Franciscan Health opens new cancer center in West Central Indiana
The center will provide screenings, diagnostics and treatments for patients in one centralized location.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
West Lafayette lawmakers “optimistic” about water legislation ahead of upcoming session
West Lafayette lawmakers said they are optimistic about the possibility of passing water legislation during the state’s upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
Holcomb meets with Tippecanoe leaders about replicating region's economic success
Gov. Eric Holcomb has presented the Sagamore of the Wabash award to West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2023
Greater Lafayette residents searched for ‘climate change’ in 2022 more than anywhere in the U.S.
A Google spokesperson confirmed the Greater Lafayette region had the highest percent of searches for climate change in the country in 2022.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2022
Purdue student charged with killing roommate unfit for trial
A Purdue University student charged with murder in the stabbing death of his dormitory roommate is incompetent to stand trial, a judge ruled Thursday.
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