Journal & Courier

The Lafayette Journal & Courier is a daily publication owned by Gannett that caters to Lafayette, Indiana, and its nearby areas. It was formed in 1920 when two local newspapers, the Journal and Free Press (which dates back to 1829 under the name John B. Semans' Free Press) and the Courier (started in 1845), combined their efforts. In 2016, the newspaper relocated from its historic downtown location to a modern facility on the east side of Lafayette, bringing it nearer to its printing and production operations.

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Purdue trustees adopt 50-year master plan for the university's 28-acre Indy campus

1 day ago | jconline.com | Ron Wilkins

Purdue University's Indianapolis campus will be a dense, mixed-use development with high-rise buildings. The 28-acre campus master plan, approved by trustees, envisions accommodating 15,000 students. The plan emphasizes a balance of buildings and open spaces within the urban environment. Construction has begun on the first building, a 15-story Academic Success Building.
Tippecanoe officials take step to pause solar developments to study environmental effect

5 days ago | jconline.com | Ron Wilkins

Tippecanoe County commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on industrial solar fields to review the current green-energy ordinance. The moratorium allows the county to study health, wellness and safety concerns related to solar fields and balance property owner rights with public safety. Although a proposed 1,700-acre solar field project by Geenex and RWE might be grandfathered in, future permits could be affected by the moratorium.
Return to Hawkins, Indiana, with 'Stranger Things' Season 5 release this fall. When it's on

5 days ago | jconline.com | Katie Wiseman |Pamela Avila

"Stranger Things" fans, get ready to travel back to Hawkins, Indiana for one final season. The long-awaited fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" was announced at Netflix Tudum 2025 and fans even got a first look with a teaser trailer. Here's how to watch the trailer and when episodes will drop. The eight-episode final season of "Stranger Things" will release in the fall and will be dropped in three parts. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Woman charged with domestic battery on 3-year-old boy at West Lafayette day care

1 week ago | jconline.com | Ron Wilkins

A Lafayette mother was arrested and charged with two counts of domestic battery after prosecutors say she struck a 3-year-old boy with a belt at his day care. Day care workers reported the incident to police after noticing swelling and bruising on the child's face about an hour after the woman left. The incident occurred in an unoccupied classroom at the day care facility, and video evidence of the alleged assault exists, officials said.
Rivalry brings out the best in IHSAA regional champion hurdlers from Harrison, McCutcheon

1 week ago | jconline.com | Sam King

LAFAYETTE ― What should have been a moment of celebration for Kamarion Ayres turned into one of consoling. The McCutcheon junior just blew away the field to win the 300-meter hurdles at the Lafayette Jeff Regional Thursday, Mya 29. Ayres expected to turn around and see Harrison's Zion Clopton right behind him, just as Clopton had done earlier in the night when he won the regional title in the 110-meter high hurdles with Ayres finishing runner-up.
Purdue football schedule: Friday night lights vs Indiana headlines announced kickoffs

1 week ago | jconline.com | Sam King

Purdue football's regular season will conclude under the lights on a Friday night. The Boilermakers host the Old Oaken Bucket game against rival Indiana at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, on NBC. The start time was one of six Purdue released on Thursday. Purdue's 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Notre Dame, also televised on NBC, for Sept. 20 was previously announced.
Day-care workers report 3-year-old boy with bruises and redness on his body and head

1 week ago | jconline.com | Ron Wilkins

A 3-year-old boy was found with injuries at a West Lafayette day care. The boy's mother was arrested on suspicion of neglect and battery. WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — Day-care workers noticed injuries on a 3-year-old boy in their facility and called police about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. Officers arrived at the day care in the 2300 block of Yeager Road and discovered the boy suffered bruising and redness on his head, back and buttocks, West Lafayette police said.
TSC's Tippecanoe Online Academy celebrates first graduating class

1 week ago | jconline.com | Jillian Ellison

Tippecanoe School Corp.'s online high school, Tippecanoe Online Academy, celebrates its first graduating class one year after launching. Nine students graduated from the program, which allows for flexible learning accommodating work and other commitments. The online academy offers a personalized learning pace and schedule, exemplified by graduate Bailey Wallace's experience.
North Newton takes on Tri-County for softball sectional championship

1 week ago | jconline.com | Alex Martin

Alex MartinThe North Newton Spartans celebrate Wednesday, May 28, 2025, after the IHSAA softball sectional championship game against the Tri-County Cavaliers at North White High School in Monon, Indiana. North Newton won 2-0. Alex Martin/Journal And CourierTri-County Cavaliers Grace Luck (5) pitches Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the IHSAA softball sectional championship game against the North Newton Spartans at North White High School in Monon, Indiana. North Newton won 2-0.
Purdue volleyball rivalry with Indiana takes big stage in home of Pacers, Fever

1 week ago | jconline.com | Sam King

Less than two years after Purdue volleyball coach Dave Shondell jokingly quipped about playing a match at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Boilermakers will be center stage in the some of the state capital's most prestigious venues. It's not the famed race track, but the latest schedule announcement has Purdue facing rival Indiana on Oct. 16 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which has a capacity of more than 18,000.