... plus court costs. Deputy says drivers were laying on their horns, causing distractions. Pair of drivers say tickets were meant to silence protest. The scene inside the courtroom Tuesday.

Sheriff says drivers laying on horns; protesters say it’s meant to silence dissent. Plus, county commissioners freeze new positions in wake of SB1. McCutcheon named robotics world champs.

Sentiment at first of three community meetings: Welcome to West Lafayette, SK hynix … just not next to our neighborhoods. A crucial rezoning vote coming May 5.

The project proposed by Lafayette-based Trinitas Ventures would cover 11 acres and include 960 units and a series of new city streets in West Lafayette. A conversation with the developer.

Organizers, witnesses say police blew them off after releasing a man who brought out an assault-style gun after confrontation with demonstrators at the 50501 Movement event

YWCA looks to downsize into ‘mobile advocacy.’ City of God looks for a more permanent home. Some YWCA supporters question whether sale undercuts its mission, sullies its legacy near downtown

WL council rejects ‘accessory dwelling unit’ zoning after asking for it last summer. Plus, Lafayette a step closer to a bigger downtown carryout drink district. Garbage day rules OK’d, too

Five Golden Apple-winning teachers shared their stories Wednesday. Meet them here.

Lafayette school board vote coming in March on plan to hire a new security director and rely on full-time retired police officers in schools; stops short of an LSC police department.

Administration says Purdue is monitoring, making plans on potential federal cuts, state bills, even if they won't comment publicly. Faculty: Is that enough? Also, Purdue launches 5-year, $4B campaign

The convicted former Fairfield Township trustee was back in court Friday, telling a judge that background checks are keeping her out of work … and out of paying $40K+ in restitution.

The Purdue legend and new Indiana Fever coach talks about her days on campus, coaching Caitlin Clark and why evaluating talent extends to what you do with your shopping cart in the parking lot

The Purdue legend and new Indiana Fever coach talks about her days on campus, coaching Caitlin Clark and why evaluating talent extends to what you do with your shopping cart in the parking lot

Things get testy as governor came to fairgrounds Wednesday. Plus, updated local numbers on SB1’s property tax impact. West Side picks tennis court plans. Adriana Harmeyer’s ‘Jeopardy’ run still alive

With Braun expected at a town hall Wednesday at the Tippecanoe Co. Fairgrounds, his property tax bill remains a moving target. Plus, how Adriana Harmeyer did in ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions

Part of city’s newly released strategic plan aims at housing strategy. Plus, Adriana Harmeyer’s first finals match in ‘Jeopardy’ ToC tonight. And why Sen. Alting voted against DEI rollback bill

LSO, Elvis, ‘Hadestown,’ gallery openings and a few punks. Five prime ideas to get things lined up.

24-bed concept that emerged in 2024 won’t fit on Cary Home property, county officials say. New site eyed near Tippecanoe County Jail. Plus, a look at local impact of Gov. Braun’s property tax proposal

Adriana Harmeyer in ‘Jeopardy’ ToC semis today. Dylan coming to Elliott Hall. Rezone at Purdue-backed subdivision gets past blowback. Lafayette trash rules OK'd. Key change plugged into pipeline bill

Proposed ordinance includes what can and can’t be put at the curb.

That, and several more notes for a Sunday.

Crime was up slightly in Lafayette in key categories in 2024, but still down from a decade earlier. Lafayette's police chief sees it ‘as a good thing,’ and hopes the community feels that way, too.

Chiang says university is wary of another enrollment surprise; noncommittal on DEI orders, Statehouse bill impacts. Plus, house built for fired coach Ryan Walters hits market at $4.9M. And more.

After a decade with GLC, Walker offers up the easiest things to sell about Greater Lafayette, along with the hardest, as he heads for a similar economic development role in southwest Louisiana.

Former trustee seeks $834K, 20 times more than township board offered last summer. Plus, how schools, local police brace for calls to help on deportations, even as AG Rokita ramps up to back Trump

First announced in July 2023, a $25M federal grant looks at new trails along – and over – the Wabash River.

Five ideas to get your weekend started.

Serving a 130-year sentence in murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, Allen raises four issues his attorneys say would have turned his 2024 trial

Photographer Brian Powell was on Main Street Saturday for the Lafayette Christmas Parade. Here were some of the scenes.

As she heads into retirement, Kathy Nimmer revels in the small moments amid big awards from her own career as she encourages a new generation of teachers. Plus, 1 killed, 3 wounded in laundry shooting

Rezoning request in Discovery Park District’s neighborhood put on pause after homeowners say Carmel-based developer’s going back on promises. Plus, a new installment in the BiL Seasonal Playlist

Starting today, through Christmas, Based in Lafayette will curate three holiday/seasonal songs a day from folks around Greater Lafayette. Along with how you can add your three tracks.

This and that for your Thanksgiving. Save some room for dessert.

Questions still waiting to be sorted out with new schedules fit around transportation problems

Lafayette targets 73 manholes that have you weaving through a daily commute. The return of ‘The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.’ Water questions as Meta aims for Lebanon’s LEAP district

Carmel-based developer’s rezoning request to put apartments where owner-occupied homes would be in Purdue’s Discovery Park District heads next to West Lafayette City Council

SK hynix’s $3.87B chip facility will be second in Indiana to get big incentives from an Innovation Development District. First, WL has to get out of the way, even as it deals with IEDC over city's cut

A database shows address-by-address which Lafayette homes are part of a $40M lead line replacement program in the next 10 years. Plus, a look ahead to a renew vote for the county’s syringe exchange

Now through Sunday, Nov. 17, new subscribers get 15% off the first year of a monthly or annual full-access subscription to the Based in Lafayette reporting project.

Plus, could former township trustee Taletha Coles be heading back to court over unpaid restitution? And GrowLocal Urban Gardens has a crowdfunding challenges

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