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Legislators look at homeless issues

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:02 GMT

Issues outlined for state legislators before 2010 session.

Salvation Army hopes to raise $325,000

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:48:48 GMT

The Salvation Army is kicking-off its Red Kettle Campaign and the community need is up 15 percent this year.

Driver pleads guilty in student's death

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:37 GMT

A Lafayette man faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in a two-vehicle crash that left a Harrison High School student dead.

89-year-old critically injured in crash

Wally Hubbard — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:07 GMT

A Walton man was critically injured after driving into the path of an SUV at the north junction of state roads 218 and 29.

Silver Alert: Ralph E. Johnson

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:52 GMT

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Frankfort, Indiana man. Last seen in Clinton, Indiana, 78-year-old Ralph E. Johnson is missing and is believed to be in danger.

$30M to be cut from Purdue budget

Laura Kirtley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:58 GMT

Purdue University must cut $30 million from its next budget as state revenues continue to decline.

Student accused of terroristic mischief

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:28 GMT

Purdue police arrested 21-year-old Purdue student Roy C. Sun Wednesday on preliminary charges of terroristic mischief and possession of stolen property.

School raises money for burned students

Niccole Caan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:42 GMT

Wainwright Middle School students and parents reached out to help support the families of two students badly burned during a science experiment.

Purdue limits smoking on campus

Laura Kirtley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:53:14 GMT

Three hundred universities nationwide are smoke-free, and now Pudue is moving one step closer.

TSC: Teacher acted "courageously"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:50:14 GMT

Tippecanoe School Corporation Superintendent Scott Hanback said Wainwright Middle School science teacher William Douglas acted courageously and appropriately during a science experiment accident in his class.

Fugitive Search - Robert McKendrie

Sue Scott — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:45:26 GMT

A man convicted of Burglary is the subject of this week's Fugitive Search.

Salisbury Street construction complete

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:41:49 GMT

Part of Salisbury Street in West Lafayette gets a new look.

New wind farm can power 60,000 homes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:51 GMT

A new wind farm in White County is up and running. A dedication ceremony marked the completion of the phase one Meadow Lake Wind Farm.

Special Report: Introducing Evonik 2

Sue Scott — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:39:51 GMT

Eli Lilly is known for its community support in Lafayette, but what about Evonik, the German-based firm that recently acquired the Tippecanoe Labs? A look at Evonik's economic and community impact in Mobile, Alabama.

United Way doesn't meet $5 million goal

Tiffanie Dismore — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:44:18 GMT

It's the first time in 35 years United Way hasn't reached its goal.

Wainwright MS tries to return to normal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:42:54 GMT

Students, faculty and staff are still coping at Wainwright Middle School, one day after two students and one teacher were burned in a science lab accident.

Property assessment questions answered

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:03:43 GMT

A public meeting on the new way the county assesses property answered many owners' questions.

Hearing for officer lasts six hours

Tiffanie Dismore — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:32:50 GMT

Allegations of misconduct by a Lafayette Police officer are being reviewed.

Outrage over new mammogram requirements

Laura Kirtley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:38:15 GMT

Suggestions that women should wait until the age of 50 to get a mammogram have shocked many.

Innovative bridge over Sugar Creek

Ava Wilhite — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:32:37 GMT

Fiberglass beams and a polymer composite decking are replacing a 50-year-old concrete bridge.

Special Report: Introducing Evonik 1

Sue Scott — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:32:02 GMT

We traveled to Evonik's largest US manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, to learn more about the company that acquired Eli Lilly's Tippecanoe Laboratories.

Safety numbers highlight Subaru

Joe LePage — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:25:40 GMT

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its picks for the safest vehicles nationwide.

Two students hospitalized with burns

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:21 GMT

Two students were burned in an accident Wednesday morning at Wainwright Middle School in Lafayette. Their teacher also suffered minor burns.

2 injured, 1 dead in Tuesday crash

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:42:04 GMT

Two people were injured and one died in a crash that took place late Tuesday afternoon in Newton County.

Go Greener Commission looks at transit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:45:24 GMT

West Lafayette's Go Greener Commission discusses how area transportation systems are running cleaner.

H1N1 vaccine is as safe as the flu shot

Tiffanie Dismore — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:21:07 GMT

For anyone in the at risk groups having second thoughts about getting vaccinated with the H1N1 shot, Tippecanoe County Health Department Health Officer Michael Bohlin said to still get the vaccine.

Lafayette walks out on sidewalk deal

Joe LePage — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:10:31 GMT

City of Lafayette cut ties with a construction company, citing several problems including the company performing low-quality work and not paying employees.

Injured soldier ready to deploy

Niccole Caan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:09:03 GMT

A local soldier injured in the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting says his wounds won't stop him from going overseas on his next deployment.

PU "Twilight" event before "New Moon"

Julie Krizen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:08:35 GMT

"Twilight" fans have been counting down the days until the second movie in the series, "New Moon," opens in theaters.

Some hoping for ice next week

Laura Kirtley — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:08:04 GMT

It may be a rainy week, but there could soon be ice on the Riverside Skating rink in West Lafayette.