Drew Cosgray

Jacksonville, West Lafayette

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

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Pride Lafayette hosting Blood Drive

1 week ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Pride Lafayette's newly launched LGBTQ+ Health Equity Project is aimed at improving health and wellness across Greater Lafayette. Pride Lafayette President Ashley Smith said she was shocked when she saw the first quarter results of Pride Lafayette's LGBTQ+ community health survey. One statistic showed that 46% of respondents avoided receiving healthcare in the past year due to fear of discrimination by a healthcare provider.
Pride Lafayette hosting Blood Drive

1 week ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) Pride Lafayette's newly launched LGBTQ+ Health Equity Project is aimed at improving health and wellness across Greater Lafayette. Pride Lafayette President Ashley Smith said she was shocked when she saw the first quarter results of Pride Lafayette's LGBTQ+ community health survey. One statistic showed that 46% of respondents avoided receiving healthcare in the past year due to fear of discrimination by a healthcare provider.
Three Best Friends Launch Lawn Care Business in West Point with a Big Dream and a Catchy Slogan

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

West Point, Ind. (WLFI)— On Friday morning, News 18 made a short road trip to West Point, Indiana, to meet three ambitious teens turning a shared dream into reality. The word around town is about “SWB Mowing,” a lawn care business started by best friends Galvyn Wallace, Phillip Swank, and Jack Bailey. Their goal? To offer affordable, reliable lawn care to anyone in the greater Lafayette area—and maybe inspire others along the way. For Wallace, the seed was planted early.
Purdue students getting ready for Grand Prix race

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. (WLFI) The greatest spectacle in college racing is almost here. Purdue students are getting amped up about the Grand Prix taking place Saturday, April 26th. “It’s pretty electric. I’m not gonna lie. Everybody overall is just looking forward to the competitiveness of it. Fraternity vs fraternity is a big thing here because everybody has a cart," said Purdue freshman and Beta Theta Pi pledge Liam Fahey.
Indiana 4-H numbers continue to grow after 100 years

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. (WLFI) Indiana 4-H is continuing to grow after more than 100 years. We sat down with Purdue 4-H members to talk about how it continues to grow. Courtney Stierwalt got involved in 4-H in Kindergarten, and years later she's now a 4-H youth development extension specialist in animal science at Purdue University. As you can probably guess, she is involved with animals, but she has made it clear that 4-H is not just about agriculture. “4-H is so much more than that.
Frankfort Mayor says misinformation is being spread about TPA Petting Zoo report

4 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets said false information was spread about an inspection report done on the TPA Petting Zoo in Frankfort, Indiana. News 18 sat down with Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets to address the misinformation being spread to multiple news outlets in Indiana. The Mayor is reassuring that no animals were starved to death in an inspection done by the United States Department of Agriculture on March 3rd, 2025.
People living in Mulberry say their water bills have increased over the last few months

4 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

MULBERRY, IND. (WLFI) People who live in Mulberry told News 18 Monday that they are using less water, and paying more on their water bills. This has led to questions about monthly water bills. News 18 spoke to a mom who said her water is orange and is paying over $400 for her water. “Currently, our bill for one month is $465. For a single-family dwelling, for water that is not even drinkable, and is orange,” said a mom in Mulberry. She has questions about her water bills.
Frankfort Mayor speaks out about misinformation spread by animal activist

1 month ago | wlfi.com | Drew Cosgray

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) False information was spread about an inspection report done on the TPA Petting Zoo in Frankfort, Indiana. News 18 sat down with Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets to address the misinformation being spread to multiple news outlets in Indiana. The Mayor is reassuring that no animals were starved to death in an inspection done by the United States Department of Agriculture on March 3rd, 2025. An animal activist from Wisconsin falsely claimed five animals may have starved to death.
People in Frankfort hope petting zoo will re-open after Mayor's announcement

1 month 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 month 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.