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Purdue to allow TikTok on campus Wi-Fi after 2023 ban
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue students are once again able to access TikTok on the university's public Wi-Fi network. Purdue University first blocked the social media app from its network in March 2023. At the time, officials cited cybersecurity and privacy concerns as the reason…
Parkview Health breaks ground on $200 million West Lafayette hospital
Parkview Health broke ground on a $200 million full-service hospital and medical office building in West Lafayette, Indiana. It's scheduled to open in June 2028.
Wea Creek Orchard: Cultivating community, local business, and tradition in Lafayette
Perry and Lisa Kirkham have transformed their nine-generation family farm, Wea Creek Orchard, into a multi-faceted community hub in Lafayette, Indiana, through specialty crops, regenerative agriculture, and local business partnerships.
Purdue University: Expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft to resume in October
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- After a planned expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft was postponed last year, officials are planning to resume the expedition later this year. According to an announcement from Purdue University, crews with the Archaeological Legacy…
IDOE issues guidance for schools pursuing a 4-day school week
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Education has released new guidance for schools interested in switching to a four-day school week. For most school corporations in Indiana, the idea is a novel one — only one school in the entire state, Vinton Elementary School in…
SK Hynix’s US stock debut soars 12.8% as AI-driven chip demand surges
SK Hynix shares rose 12.8% on its Wall Street debut, as demand for AI-related chips surges and the company plans to expand its production in the U.S. It's building a new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana.