West Lafayette

A controversial rezoning plan was approved for a new chip manufacturing plant in West Lafayette this week.

Republican James “Jim” Schenke is challenging incumbent Democrat Chris Campbell to represent West Lafayette and part of Tippecanoe in the Indiana House. Schenke is the subject of two protective orders that were issued earlier this year.

A new trail project connecting Lafayette and West Lafayette over the Wabash River opened Wednesday.

After a two year search, the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra has selected a new conductor and artistic director. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Kellen Gray who will become the orchestra’s first African American conductor and the second Black artistic leader of a professional orchestra in the state.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has advised the public to avoid waters around Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, after a report of a significant number of dead fish.

A global tech manufacturer plans to invest almost $4 billion to build a new semiconductor plant in Indiana.

The center will provide screenings, diagnostics and treatments for patients in one centralized location.

West Lafayette lawmakers said they are optimistic about the possibility of passing water legislation during the state’s upcoming legislative session.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has presented the Sagamore of the Wabash award to West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis.

Last year, Purdue University announced Mitch Daniels would be stepping down as president – and that his successor would be Mung Chiang, then-dean of the university’s College of Engineering.