Madison Kopp

West Lafayette

Digital Director at WLFI-TV (West Lafayette, IN)

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Articles

Stigma and coverage gaps in mental health care

1 week ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental health can present obstacles for numerous individuals and families. The Executive Director of West Central Indiana National Alliance on Mental Illness shared some key mental health services. "I think that's really important to be able to offer a peer service, whether support or education," said Sheri Moore. Moore shared a service that NAMI will be starting soon.
City of Lafayette postponing aquatics Opening Day

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The City of Lafayette has postponed the opening day of Castaway Bay, Tropicanoe Cove, and Vinton Pool. The postponement is due to weather conditions and cold water temperatures from recent rains and cooler temperatures. The aquatics centers are expected to open on Tuesday, May 27. Due to the date change, the City of Lafayette will honor half-price admission at Tropicanoe Cove on Saturday, August 30.
Cason Family Park now open to public

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Cason Family Park has officially opened to the public as the newest community park in over two decades. A grand opening was held on Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The park, which took around seven years to complete, sits on almost 30 acres. In the middle of the park sits the Morris Schoolhouse, a historical structure that Sue Eiler and a team of volunteers remodeled.
Free manners bootcamp returns to Lafayette this June

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Mind Your Manners Bootcamp is set to return to Thomas Duncan Hall in downtown Lafayette this June. The free event will be held June 10-12, offering attendees a chance to sharpen their manners through interactive lessons. Participants will engage in discussions and role-playing on topics like bullying, cell phone etiquette, introductions, and table manners. The bootcamp is open to individuals aged 8 and older, including families.
Ice Cream Specialties donates $56K to Lafayette Fire Department

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Ice Cream Specialties has donated $56,352 to the Lafayette Fire Support Foundation to provide vital hazardous materials response equipment and advanced training to the Special Operations Division.
Columbian Park to host Bicentennial weekend events

2 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Columbian Park is hosting a weekend of events starting Saturday to celebrate Lafayette's 200th birthday. Saturday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Tippecanoe County Historical Association will host a Bicentennial pop-up exhibit in the Columbian Park Carousel Building. On Saturday, at 10:00 a.m., Columbian Park Zoo admission, train rides, and pedal boats will be $1.00 for the day.
Frankfort man dead after single vehicle crash

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) — A Frankfort man is dead after hitting a parked vehicle Friday morning. According to a press release from the Frankfort Police Department, at about 5:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the 800 block of North Jackson Street for a crash. Police report that a car driven by 66-year-old Michael Radkovic struck a parked vehicle, and he was pronounced dead. The cause and manner of death are under investigation by the Clinton County Coroner's Office.
Lafayette McDonald's celebrates grand reopening

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The Lafayette McDonald's on Sagamore Parkway held a grand reopening event on Friday morning. New owners, Michael and Andrea Dudley, celebrated their recent restaurant acquisition. The reopening included remarks from local officials and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. During the ceremony, the Dudleys donated $500 to Lafayette Urban Ministry and VFW Post 1154.
Purdue basketball player arrested for OWI

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — A Purdue basketball player has been arrested on preliminary OWI charges. According to Indiana court records, Kokomo police arrested 21-year-old Jace Rayl on Tuesday. Court documents show Rayl is preliminary charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person and operating a vehicle with alcohol concentration equivalent to at least .08 but less than .15. Rayl, a sophomore guard has played five games since joining the team in 2023.
Frankfort Fire Department announces retirement of Lieutenant Greg Miller

3 weeks ago | wlfi.com | Madison Kopp

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) — The City of Frankfort Fire Department has announced the retirement of Lieutenant Greg Miller after nearly 40 years of protecting the citizens of Frankfort. According to a press release from the City of Frankfort, Lieutenant Miller began his firefighter career with the Frankfort Fire Department and has served in various capacities. His experience and knowledge have been invaluable to the department and the countless individuals he has served.