Drew Cosgray

Jacksonville, West Lafayette

Multi-Skilled Journalist at First Coast News WTLV/WJXX Jacksonville, FL

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People in Frankfort hope petting zoo will re-open after Mayor's announcement

1 week ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets is recommending the closure of the TPA Park Petting Zoo—a longtime staple in the Frankfort community. This recommendation follows a March 3rd inspection report from the United States Department of Agriculture, which found that 16 animals had died over a three-month period. Many in the community hope the zoo will eventually reopen. Nora Thatcher, who has been visiting the zoo for over 60 years, often brings her grandchildren.
Charlie Kirk debated plenty of students Thursday on Purdue's campus.

1 week ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) Conservative political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was in West Lafayette on Thursday, debating students on Purdue’s campus as part of his “American Comeback Tour.”The event drew a mix of supporters and critics, with plenty of "Make America Great Again" hats and protest signs visible during the noon gathering. The tour aims to engage students in direct political debates with Kirk.
Purdue Students React to Charlie Kirk’s Visit for "American Comeback Tour"

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – Purdue students are shared mixed reactions to conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk’s upcoming visit. Kirk arrives to campus this Thursday as part of his "American Comeback Tour." The tour, which spans eight college campuses across the country, offers students a chance to debate Kirk on various political issues.
Saturday's Hands-Off Witnesses Speak Out Following Altercation

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Lilly Cederdahl |Drew Cosgray

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The Lafayette Police Department is continuing to investigate an incident involving a man with a rifle at the Hands-Off protest rally this past Saturday. The rally was part of a nationwide movement in response to political concerns over policies from figures such as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Lafayette Police Investigating Incident Involving Rifle at Hands-Off Protest

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – The Lafayette Police Department is gathering evidence from witnesses regarding an incident involving a man with a rifle during Saturday's Hands-Off protest rally. One of those witnesses, Ben Hinman, spoke to News 18 about what he saw that day. “I chose to stand there and film him as best I could, and kind of be a barrier between him and everyone else,” Hinman said. He recorded a video of the man with the rifle, later identified as James Jordan.
Twin Lakes mom speaks out on band teacher

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

MONTICELLO, Ind. (WLFI)A Twin Lakes School teacher is facing charges of child seduction. Thirty-year-old Timothy Bulow had his first court hearing in White County on Monday at 1 p.m. News 18 spoke with a mother who asked to remain anonymous. "So when this whole situation came about, it was not really a surprise to anyone," said a Twin Lakes mother. Her daughter had Bulow as a teacher two years ago. The Monticello Police Department arrested Bulow on charges of child seduction on April 3rd.
Purdue Fan Shares Insight on Players Entering Transfer Portal

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Four Purdue players have announced they will be entering the transfer portal. These players are Brian Waddell, Will Berg, Myles Colvin, and most recently, Camden Heide. This has led to mixed reviews on Purdue's campus about the transfer portal and the NIL. “I have a very mixed opinion about the NIL," said Purdue senior and lifelong fan Reid Brenton. Brenton said Purdue students are simply sad about the recent news of four boilers no longer being on the team.
Lightning strikes house in Attica

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

ATTICA, Ind. (WLFI)A home was struck by lightning Wednesday morning with 12 people inside. Among those two three year old's. Executive director Misty Barnett says her hope springs staff is devastated. The House Springs home catching fire Wednesday morning around 5:30 am. Serving as a home for those impacted by sexual assault. Barnett saying six children and six adults inside at the time of the fire. All making it out safely. Barnett telling News 18 a staff member smelled something strong.
Lafayette family preparing for Wednesday storm

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — John and Jenny Corns are preparing for severe weather in their Potter Hollow home in Lafayette, after experiencing the storm Sunday evening. "The intensity of the rain and the wind, was very scary I guess a little bit," said John Corns. The Corns' home lost power around 5 p.m. It took over three hours for it to come back on. The Corns are one example of the thousands of Duke Energy customers who were impacted by the over 300 power outages Sunday evening.
Storm aftermath in Tippecanoe County

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — "Tears came after bedtime," said Karen Reckered, mother of four in Tippecanoe County. Reckerd says she was in shock when she walked to her backyard Sunday evening, after hearing tornado sirens in her Lafayette neighborhood in Red Oaks. Wind knocked over a tree, destroying Recker's backyard around 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Reckerd's four little boys playing on the slide 45 minutes before the tree fell. "It wasn't a loud sound.