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Slide-offs & accidents throughout area

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:22:04 GMT

State Police said Lafayette officers have responded to 19 traffic incidents today. Two resulted in minor injuries and many resulted in property damage.

Second wave of snow hits area

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:33:49 GMT

The first wave of snow has passed, but the second wave is doing its best to cover the area.

LUM receives $375,000 grant

Aaron Leedy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:20:25 GMT

The Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) is getting some extra help to complete its new youth center.

Police seek Covington bank robber

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:41:52 GMT

Fountain County Police are looking for a man who robbed a bank in Covington this morning.

Lafayette schools save teachers

Niccole Caan — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:37:35 GMT

The Lafayette School Corporation faces cuts in several different areas.

Parents brainstorm ideas to save TSC

Tiffanie Dismore — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:20:53 GMT

Parents who have children in the Tippecanoe School Corporation (TSC) met to brainstorm ideas and organize committees as a parent network to find ways to deal with an almost eight million dollar budget shortfall.

K-9 joins Community Corrections Dept.

Julie Krizen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:38 GMT

A new furry member is busy working at the Tippecanoe County Community Corrections Department.

Millions in stimulus could come to area

Aaron Leedy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:00 GMT

Tippecanoe County has the possibility of receiving millions of dollars in funding through the Jobs for Main Street Act, currently in Congress.

Lafayette ready for snowfall

Kristin Maiorano — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:55:16 GMT

City governments spent much of the day Monday preparing for an anticipated six to eight inches of snow.

February 2010 snow photo gallery

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:24:51 GMT

See some of the best photos submitted by viewers of the February 2010 snows.

Dawson said he hoped for Saints victory

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:10:36 GMT

Len Dawson said the Saints' victory was a great thing not only for Drew Brees, but for Boilermakers everywhere.

Police arrest robbery suspects

Lisa Stanforth — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:59 GMT

Lafayette police tracked down two suspects in an armed robbery Sunday.

Manning, Colts can't muster comeback

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:51:19 GMT

Peyton Manning spent the whole season building toward a Super Bowl crown, a win that certainly would put him among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Saints win first Super Bowl, Brees MVP

Matt Wettersten — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:45:36 GMT

The New Orleans Saints won their franchise's first ever Super Bowl 31 to 17 over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday Night in Super Bowl 44. Purdue graduate Drew Brees was named the Most Valuable Player.

Saints win first Super Bowl 31-17

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:51:29 GMT

The New Orleans Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal the Super Bowl, rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night.

Purdue athletes interact with fans

Aaron Leedy — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:30:14 GMT

Purdue University women athletes had the chance to interact with their younger fans today.

Local retailer benefits from Super Bowl

Aaron Leedy — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:13:40 GMT

The Super Bowl may be 1,200 miles away, but that didn't stop local retailers from benefitting from the game.

Jones' game winning shot lifts Purdue

Matt Wettersten — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:23:47 GMT

Chelsea Jones hit a game winning jump shot with just two seconds remaining to lift Purdue to a 58-56 win over Wisconsin Sunday.

Police: Alcohol led to crash

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:27:49 GMT

Police said alcohol led to a single-vehicle crash in southern Tippecanoe County.

27th annual Ebony and Ivory ball

Julie Krizen — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:48:11 GMT

It was an evening of dancing and music at the 27th Annual Ebony and Ivory Charity Ball.

WL schools host silent auction

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:41:27 GMT

Fans at the West Lafayette boys varsity basketball game had a chance to help the West Lafayette Community School Corporation.

Computer science outreach day at Purdue

Ava Wilhite — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:02:52 GMT

Local parents are trying to discover if they're smarter than their 5th graders.

FAFSA deadline approaches

Aaron Leedy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:54:09 GMT

For students and parents filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, can be a daunting task.

Counties downgrade travel advisories

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:19:09 GMT

Area counties are downgrading travel advisories as crews clear roads.

Residents asked to clear fire hydrants

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:38:42 GMT

Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson is asking residents in areas affected by the winter storm to clear snow from around fire hydrants.

Tips for a responsible Super Bowl party

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:02:13 GMT

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Super Bowl Sunday is considered to be one of the most dangerous days to travel on U-S roadways due to impaired driving.

State Police: Do not call for road info

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:10:18 GMT

The Indiana State Police are requesting that people do not call the local post for road and weather reports.

I-65 reopens after accident Saturday

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:59:36 GMT

An accident on I-65 northbound caused drivers to exit the interstate Saturday morning.

Administrator & staff cuts suggested for

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:58:55 GMT

Salaires will be cut three percent, health benefits at least seven percent.

Winds cause drifts, visibility down

Tiffanie Dismore — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:31:04 GMT

Tippecanoe County has seen at least five inches of snow fall, causing roads to be hazardous and drivers to use extra caution. Strong wind gusts Friday night will make visibility tough and road conditions even worse come morning.