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High school student dies in crash

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:12:15 GMT

A Montgomery County teenager is dead after the truck he was in crashes on the way to school.

How to become a Read to Succeed...

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:19 GMT

United Way is looking for volunteers for the 2013-2014 school year.

One year after Montgomery Co. tornado

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:30 GMT

This month marks one year since a tornado touched down in Montgomery County, leaving behind damage and destruction.

Importance of insurance tornado coverag

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:40:14 GMT

The clean up in Oklahoma is an important reminder about the importance of insurance coverage in Greater Lafayette.

Tuition freeze is official at Purdue

Brittany Tyner — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:27 GMT

It's official. Tuition will be frozen at Purdue for the next two years.

LPD warns of air conditioner thefts

Dan Klein — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:42:10 GMT

Lafayette police are asking for the public's help after some recent thefts of air conditioners at businesses and homes.

Laf. Memorial Day tradition tunes up

Dan Klein — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:40:06 GMT

It was a patriotic practice Wednesday for the Lafayette Citizens Band.

City cleans Greenbush Cemetery

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:44:02 GMT

An overgrown cemetery where hundreds of veterans are buried is cleaned up with help from the city of Lafayette.

Thousands of free lunches to be served

Krista Henery — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:17:13 GMT

As students get ready to leave school for the summer, workers at Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette is preparing to feed thousands of children throughout News 18’s viewing area.

Teacher donates hair to Locks of Love

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:28 GMT

A teacher at Miller Elementary cuts her hair for a cause after her students agree to do all their homework.

Wabash Center CEO to retire

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:52:15 GMT

The Wabash Center President and CEO will retire.

American Red Cross volunteers honored

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:26 GMT

The Tippecanoe County Chapter of the American Red Cross has honored outstanding volunteers and community members.

Chain reaction crash slows WL traffic

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:37:47 GMT

A chain reaction crash slows traffic in West Lafayette Wednesday afternoon.

Students use Skype to learn

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:04:54 GMT

Students at Mayflower Mill Elementary School are learning about geography in a new way.

Salvation Army calls policy unfair

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:17:51 GMT

News 18 talked to angry employees at the Salvation Army Family Store after they heard about a store policy. It banned family and friends from shopping at the store. Now, the Salvation Army is backing away from it.

Motorcycle group visits veterans

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:12 GMT

A group of motorcyclists is traveling across the country to honor service men and women

Businesses discuss alternate fuels

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:29 GMT

Many companies are researching alternative fuels, like natural gas, as a way to power commercial vehicles

Webinar talks arthritis and gardening

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Gardening enthusiasts who suffer from arthritis could benefit from an upcoming webinar that says you can still find ways to continue that hobby.

Truck blows tire, flips on SR 43

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:34:08 GMT

Emergency crews respond to a crash on State Road 43 North in Tippecanoe County.

Man runs after gunshot rings out

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:33 GMT

Police say people in the house are familiar with the suspect who fled.

Irsay to match Okla. relief donations

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:31 GMT

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he will match all donations made to the Red Cross through the Colts up to $25,000.

Free health fair set for June 1

Liz Nichols — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:21:45 GMT

Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health will hold its annual "Healthy Families Fun Fair" on Sat., June 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Former Boiler excelling as Colts GM

Mike Cleff — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:03:22 GMT

Indianapolis Colts General Manager and former Boilermaker Ryan Grigson talks to WLFI Sports Director Mike Cleff about his appreciation for Purdue.

Ticks and fleas on the rise this year?

Brittany Tyner — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:45:10 GMT

Pests carrying some dangerous diseases are on the rise. Ticks and fleas seem to be especially numerous this spring.

Chowing down for big charity donation

Dan Klein — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:18:57 GMT

An area charity got a big donation, one bite at a time.

Community awards $80k to area students

Dan Klein — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:41:49 GMT

Several dozen college students and aspiring college students got thousands of dollars in grants thanks to the generosity of the community.

Gas prices to drop this summer

Krista Henery — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:03:23 GMT

Drivers might not have to dig as deep in your wallet this summer when hitting the gas pump.

Bed bugs becoming a growing problem

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:37:35 GMT

More than twenty people at Spring Gardens say they have bed bugs. But property owners say they are following protocol.

Local woman survives Oklahoma tornado

Elisabeth Rentschler — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:28:01 GMT

"It was just eerie," said Alex Hobizal. "There's no really words to describe it." Hobizal was born and raised in Rensselaer, but in 2010, she joined the Air Force and was stationed in Moore, Oklahoma Hobizal said she never expected to witness what she did on May 20, 2013.

NWS: Weak tornado hit North Salem

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:01 GMT

A weak tornado struck Hendricks County early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.