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Fatal crash in White County

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:46:38 PDT

Just after 4:00 a.m. the White County Sheriff's office responded to a report of a serious bodily accident. 25-year-old Shawn M. Cain of Fowler was pronounced dead at the scene.

Festival helps businesses improve

Jeff Smith — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:53:00 PDT

Part of the money generated from the Dancing in the Streets festival will allow local business owners to hone their skills at a professional boot camp.

Cass County Fair underway

Alyssa Rossomme — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:35:15 PDT

The competitions are moo-ving along at the Cass County Fair.

Saving w/ Seth: Trimming the cell bill

Seth Conley — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:20:43 PDT

Saving on your cell phone bill.

WLCSC hires back more teachers

Niccole Caan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:03:12 PDT

Title One funds from the stimulus bill allow three teachers to return to Cumberland Elementary.

Harry Potter tickets sold out

Kristin Crowley — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:43:57 PDT

Harry Potter fans lined up at local theaters for the premiere of the latest movie in the series, the Half Blood Prince.

County joins search for sex offenders

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:44:53 PDT

Tippecanoe County is joining the Indiana State Police in a national effort to track unregistered sex offenders and protect children from predators on the Internet.

Laf. prepares street resurfacing list

Seth Conley — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:42:42 PDT

Several lightly traveled streets will make up this year's Lafayette Resurfacing and Improvement project list.

W. Laf schools denied more tax revenue

Alyssa Rossomme — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:38:53 PDT

The West Lafayette Community School Corporation tried to tap into tax revenue the city of West Lafayette has allocated for certain development projects.

$2 million to Purdue Research Park

Alyssa Rossomme — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:38:28 PDT

The Purdue Research Foundation will receive more than $2 million to help with costs of a Research Park expansion.

Police say suspects caught on camera

Sue Scott — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:38:00 PDT

Tippecanoe County Police have surveillance video of three people who stole about $500 in merchandise from the Wal-Mart Store on County Road 350 South.

Intake center closer to construction

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:37:24 PDT

An addition to the Tippecanoe County Jail to be used for juvenile intake and assessment is set to start taking shape.

New farm tech rolls into West Lafayette

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:35:33 PDT

A traveling exhibition featuring new products to help local farmers rolled into West Lafayette.

Program aims to curb juvenile problems

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:35:02 PDT

The Lafayette School Corporation and the Tippecanoe County juvenile justice system are teaming up to keep kids safe and out of trouble.

Taxpayers can voice budget concerns

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:34:30 PDT

Tippecanoe County taxpayers will have several chances to voice their opinions about the 2010 budget.

Four local companies make Top 50 list

Renetta DuBose — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:32:56 PDT

Four Tippecanoe County businesses made the state's list of "50 Companies to Watch."

I-65 open again after morning crash

Lisa Stanforth — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:46:49 PDT

A traffic accident shut down a portion of northbound I-65 this morning.

LSC adds graduation ceremony

Niccole Caan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:44:03 PDT

Two ceremonies added in addition to spring ceremony.

4-H fair animals decline in numbers

Kristin Crowley — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:15:21 PDT

The economy has forced many people to cut back on spending, but it's also having an effect on area 4-H fairs.

Recycling changes in Tippecanoe County

Julie Krizen — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:51:40 PDT

Changes at the Wildcat Creek Solid Waste District could mean a change in the way you recycle.

Overgrown weeds, grass up

Renetta DuBose — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:49:26 PDT

City and county governments report an increase in complaints about overgrown lawns and they respond, for a fee. But in some cases, the community responds.

Purdue approves tuition hike

Alyssa Rossomme — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:48:59 PDT

Purdue University has approved a 5 percent tuition increase for in-state students, 6 percent increase for out-of-state students.

Manager injured in office store robbery

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:58:05 PDT

Smith Office store on Creasy Court in Lafayette was robbed at approximately 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, and the robbers were tracked to Cambridge Estates.

$24K to educate public on roundabouts

Seth Conley — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:28:30 PDT

West Lafayette could spend nearly $24,000 to educate residents on future roundabouts in the city.

'Safe Routes to School' coming soon

Seth Conley — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:14:14 PDT

West Lafayette students may have a safer walk to school this year.

Chief hopes for diverse applicant pool

Seth Conley — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:06:16 PDT

A new website is credited with bringing in more police applicants.

I-65 traffic slow after morning crash

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:21:16 PDT

Crash slows traffic on I-65.

Miss Ind. gearing up for Miss America

Renetta DuBose — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:37:38 PDT

The schedule book is filling up for Lafayette's own Miss Indiana 2009.

Hot dog contest attracts a crowd

Default Author — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:37:05 PDT

More than 10 people put their stomach's to the test in a hot dog eating contest at DT Kirbys.

Dog survives gun shot, needs a home

Julie Krizen — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:23:55 PDT

A dog that beat all the odds is now in need of a loving home.