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Traditions of Lafayette helping seniors combat loneliness
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (187+ words) LAFAYETTE, Ind.(WLFI) - Traditions of Lafayette is addressing loneliness among seniors with an event open to the public and its residents. Nearly half of Hoosier seniors report feeling bored or depressed. To give those individuals an opportunity to connect with…...
South Bend man pleads guilty to drug charges in Tippecanoe County.
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (140+ words) The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office says that 49-year-old Jason Edward Stephens of South Bend was sentenced Friday to 16-years, which includes 12 years at the Indiana Department of Correction ... The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office says that 49-year-old Jason Edward Stephens of…...
USDA designates 28 Indiana counties as natural disaster areas due to drought
1+ week, 6+ day ago (147+ words) The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has designated 28 Indiana Counties as Natural Disaster Areas due to Drought. This allows The USDA Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans....
City of Lafayette Awards Opioid Settlement Funds to Valley Oaks Health
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (259+ words) The City of Lafayette announced late Wednesday that they have approved the distribution of opioid settlement funding to Valley Oaks Health in the amount of $386,728 that will provide programming and services addressing the effects of the opioid crisis in the…...
Snow emergency declared in Lafayette; residents asked to help clear streets
3+ week, 4+ day ago (203+ words) Lafayette snow plows awaite their designated names. LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) " Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski has declared a Snow Emergency for Lafayette due to an approaching winter storm. "We have the possibility of experiencing a significant amount of snow over the…...
Lafayette Police Department releases crime stats from December.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (80+ words) The Lafayette Police Department is releasing crime statistics for December. These numbers are directly compared to December of 2024, which is the year prior. Overall, officers took 4-thousand 891 9-1-1 calls. That's an over 1-thousand increase from the year before. However, theft, burglary,…...
Lafayette Police respond to shots fired at an Lafayette apartment complex.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (118+ words) Late Tuesday afternoon, Lafayette Police responded to reports of shots fired in the Burberry Apartments off Creasy Lane. Officers recovered shell casings, and found bullet impacts. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, a vehicle that was believed to be…...
Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski reflects on city's progress during his 22nd year in office
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) LAFAYETTE, Ind.(WLFI) - Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski is entering into his 23rd year in office, seeing immense growth over the past two decades in Lafayette. In 2025, lots of projects kicked off and broke ground. Mayor Roswarski shares highlights from this year....
Food pantry one of few assisting the west side of Lafayette
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (303+ words) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.(WLFI) - A food pantry in West Lafayette is making a difference during the cold weather. At Connection Point Church, the pantry is one of the few resources on the west side of Lafayette. Each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to…...
City of Lafayette announces updated trash & recycling pick up times for 2026.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (149+ words) The City of Lafayette Street and Sanitation Department has updated the trash and recycling pickup times that will take effect in 2026 following holiday closures. Special Weather Statement until THU 1:00 AM EST The City of Lafayette Street and Sanitation Department has…...