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2 weeks ago | 
jconline.com | Wil Courtney |Virginia Black
Purdue University has complied with a request from the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party for information about its Chinese students and their research. The committee, chaired by Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar, argues that Chinese students pose a threat to national security and that American universities are vulnerable to espionage. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
purdueexponent.org | Wil Courtney
West Lafayette Police reported 178 calls for service over the weekend when Purdue Football played Penn State University, according to West Lafayette police’s Purdue Football Weekend Statistics. Nine people were jailed over the weekend on preliminary charges varying from vehicle-related crimes to drug and alcohol use.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
purdueexponent.org | Wil Courtney
The Know Eatery, located at 800 Main Street, serves whole food plant based meals and snacks. Their food excludes animal products, top nine allergens and gluten.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
chronicle-tribune.com | Wil Courtney
The jury trial of a former West Lafayette police officer has been delayed by five months, according to court documents. Jacob Forgey, the former officer facing two felony charges of counterfeiting a warrant and official misconduct, arrived to court at last Tuesday’s pre-trial hearing where his attorney submitted a motion to delay the case, which the judge and prosecutor agreed to.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
purdueexponent.org | Wil Courtney
The jury trial of a former West Lafayette police officer has been delayed by five months, according to court documents. Jacob Forgey, the former officer facing two felony charges of counterfeiting a warrant and official misconduct, arrived to court at last Tuesday’s pre-trial hearing where his attorney submitted a motion to delay the case, which the judge and prosecutor agreed to.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
thecouriertimes.com | Wil Courtney
The jury trial of a former West Lafayette police officer has been delayed by five months, according to court documents. Jacob Forgey, the former officer facing two felony charges of counterfeiting a warrant and official misconduct, arrived to court at last Tuesday’s pre-trial hearing where his attorney submitted a motion to delay the case, which the judge and prosecutor agreed to.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
purdueexponent.org | Wil Courtney
The following is a column from the Exponent's city editor. The views expressed in this column do not represent the views of the city desk, the Exponent or its entire staff. Last week's local and state election shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone. And the winners deserved their wins. But calling this election a "race" would be generous because, in most cases, the choices in the election were disappointingly stark — and the margins were understandably large.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
purdueexponent.org | Wil Courtney
Editor's NoteThis article was written by a member of the Exponent's editorial staff who signed their name on an editorial titled “OPINION: Jennifer McCormick is the right pick for Boilermakers.” The signs were clear as soon as the results started to come in: Republicans were primed to have a good night, and Democrats had to brace for the sweep. State races were called for the Republicans quickly and as the night got longer, so did the Democratic margins for victory, within and outside of Indiana.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
purdueexponent.org | Wil Courtney
Republican Incumbents Barry Richard and John Basham have held onto their seats for the County Council at-large position, but they have a new colleague joining them. Democrat Ben Carson, having received the second-highest percentage of the votes, will also become a county councilor. Carson, with 16.02% of the vote as of 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, has unseated Republican Kevin Underwood. Richard received 16.36% of the vote and Basham 15.78%.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
purdueexponent.org | Wil Courtney
After District 26 candidate Jim Schenke was arrested Monday morning, he reported early Tuesday that he was a victim of theft. A report of a theft, which Schenke was reportedly a victim of, was taken about 4:30 a.m., according to Lafayette Police media logs. The location of the reported theft or what was stolen was not listed. WLPD Sgt. Shawn Verma was not immediately available for comment on the matter. Schenke posted on Facebook yesterday that one of his campaign signs was stolen on Halloween.
