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  • Former NBC Today show co-host in West Lafayette for Obama

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - A small group of Barack Obama supporters and non-supporters sat in on a panel discussion at Purdue on why the senator should be the next president.

  • Delphi School project headed for referendum

    The Delphi Community School Board moved forward on plans for a school renovation project. In a 4-3 vote, the board approved a $13 million bond over 15 years to pay for the project.

  • West Lafayette schools offered $1 million, interest free

    WEST LAFAYETE, Ind. (WLFI) - The West Lafayette Redevelopment Commission is offering a $1 million interest-free loan to West Lafayette Schools. Commission members said the loan could help the school corporation

  • Concerns about Government bail-out proposal

    LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) -  Taxpayers could be on the hook for billions of dollars in a government bail-out for Wall Street investment firms.  The proposed plan would give the Treasury board the authority to buy up to 700-billion dollars in bad debt -- a massive intervention the Bush administration is hoping lawmakers can approve this week.  But, some area residents are keeping a close eye on the proposal.

  • Montgomery County Jefferson Jackson Dinner

    Press Release - September 15, 2008 Re: Montgomery County Jefferson Jackson Dinner Indiana's 8th District Congressman, Brad Ellsworth, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Montgomery County

  • Frankfort sinks in 2 million dollar hole

    FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) - The city of Frankfort faces financial trouble after approving its 2008 budget. Clerk Judy Suter said the city's General Fund is in the red $2 million 750 thousand. Mayor Chris

  • City Council enforces public comment conduct

    At Monday's night's Lafayette City Council meeting, President Ron Campbell read a statement enforcing rules on public comment.

  • Lafayette City Council approves annexation

    The Lafayette City Council voted yes to annex nearly 1,000 acres of land into the city, but the finances associated with the annexation are not finished.

  • Lafayette City Council meetings could become more civil

    A Lafayette City Councilman hopes to restore civility to meetings.

  • Obama campaign targets Indiana

    LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - As Republicans gathered in St. Paul, Minnesota, for their nominating convention, Barack Obama's campaign was targeting Indiana voters.