It's like you're unraveling a big cable-knit sweater that someone keeps knitting & knitting & knitting ... Former Lafayette J&C, Lawrence J-W, Bangert Pharmacy delivery. Now: basedinlafayette.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lvotlhlbcc2jTraffic tickets issued for excessive honking near Tippecanoe Co. Courthouse at anti-Trump rally stand Judge fines drivers 50¢ (+ court costs) One driver: 'I still think we were targeted. It was about protest suppression.' The scene in the courtroom today https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/tickets-for-excessive-honking-at?r=2fe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false05 Aug 2025 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvotlhlbcc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lne4ox54ik2n'I think this is how they plan on silencing us, if possible.' Ticketed for honking to support anti-Trump rallies, drivers say they're ready to fight back in court. Sheriff responds, as rallies become more frequent near the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/ticketed-for-honking-to-support-anti21 Apr 2025 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lne4ox54ik2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lmn2rn33ms22SK hynix, PRF accused of ‘broken trust’ on $3.87B plans, as they vow to do more to win over neighbors. Sentiment at first of 3 community meetings: Welcome to West Lafayette, SK hynix … just not next to our neighborhoods. Crucial zoning vote coming May 5. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/sk-hynix-prf-accused-of-broken-trust12 Apr 2025 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmn2rn33ms22https://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lmhlb2qja22jThe $350M District at Tapawingo, proposed by Lafayette-based Trinitas Ventures, would cover 11 acres, include 960 units and build a series of new downtown city streets in West Lafayette. A Q&A with the developer about how this came together. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/q-and-a-a-closer-look-at-proposed10 Apr 2025 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmhlb2qja22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lmbi2upyec2v"(The officer) then told me, ‘What you're saying never happened,’ and walked away." Lafayette City Council gets earful on how LPD handled scene when a Trump fan confronted protesters, got head-butted, then grabbed assault-style rifle at ‘Hands Off’ rally. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/city-council-gets-earful-on-how-lpd08 Apr 2025 02:57 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmbi2upyec2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3ll2egvtqek26Point of sale on 6th St: ➡️ YWCA Greater Lafayette looks to downsize into ‘mobile advocacy' ➡️ City of God Church looks for a permanent home. ➡️ Some supporters look to answer whether sale undercuts YWCA's mission, sullies its legacy. Details in BiL. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/ywca-finds-buyer-for-6th-street-facility23 Mar 2025 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll2egvtqek26https://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3ljktfhae2k2p‘Granny flats’ do, in fact, die in West Lafayette. In which a few swings aimed Purdue's way as a proposal to help solve a housing crunch in West Lafayette winds up a dead ordinance walking. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/granny-flats-do-in-fact-die-in-west04 Mar 2025 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljktfhae2k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3ljfk4wecjk2d"Basically, I look at life like a runway, and I want to help my students put on their crown. I want to help them straighten it, and I want to help them walk with confidence." Meet this year’s Golden Apple Award teachers. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/meet-this-years-golden-apple-award02 Mar 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljfk4wecjk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3liz7xbi5ic2pA Lafayette school board vote is coming on plan that shakes up how the district hires security officers for Lafayette Jeff and other schools. Details here, including why a full-on LSC police department was in the mix as the district looked at options. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/lsc-looks-at-new-approach-to-school25 Feb 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3liz7xbi5ic2phttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3livf5qqxtc2wOn the fence about a full-access subscription to the Based in Lafayette reporting project? Now's the time, with the best deal. Now through the end of February. Already a subscriber? Tell your friends. Here's your way into the offer: www.basedinlafayette.com/6c98389124 Feb 2025 03:17 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3livf5qqxtc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3ligaadpuj22d"... when one of us becomes targeted by these policies, will the university do anything in support of us?” Faculty to Purdue President Mung Chiang: Does the university have our backs on federal and state threats? https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/faculty-to-chiang-does-purdue-have18 Feb 2025 02:39 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ligaadpuj22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3li64yuiq322vAfter telling Taletha Coles to get a job/pay her restitution, the judge gave the ex-Fairfield Township trustee a warning as she let out a heavy sigh at the end of her hearing. “Be careful, Ms. Coles.” The scene in court today. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/judge-tells-ex-fairfield-twp-trustee14 Feb 2025 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3li64yuiq322vhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3li5s3ui5c22v“As a human being, if you’re leaving your shopping cart out in the parking lot? I’m judging you.” -Stephanie White, @purduewbb.bsky.social legend/ @indianafever.bsky.social coach, on on-court/off-court intangibles she watches for when putting together a team https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/stephanie-white-no-better-time-to14 Feb 2025 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3li5s3ui5c22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3li44qjaun22vThe Purdue legend and new Indiana Fever coach talks about her days on campus, coaching Caitlin Clark and why evaluating talent extends to what you do with your shopping cart in the parking lot. Stephanie White: ‘No better time to be a woman in sport.' https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/stephanie-white-no-better-time-to14 Feb 2025 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3li44qjaun22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3li2rlyyrac25Things got salty for Gov. Mike Braun Wednesday night at the Tippecanoe Co. Fairgrounds Coliseum. Greeted by protest at a GOP-sponsored town hall, Braun told the crowd he'd meet w/each one individually after a contentious Q&A. And he did. This was the scene. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/braun-greeted-by-protest-at-lafayette13 Feb 2025 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2rlyyrac25https://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhx56ody5s2k"If anyone thinks there is waste or excess, do tell, because things are always tight.” As a Senate committee tones down @GovBraun's property tax plan, Greater Lafayette cities/schools push back on assumptions that they have room to shoulder hefty cuts. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/brauns-property-tax-bill-softened12 Feb 2025 02:34 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhx56ody5s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhodbf3lu22nAs a bill that rolls back DEI in schools, state government and other agencies w/state funding clears the Indiana Senate, why Lafayette state Sen. Ron Alting joined four Republicans in voting no. 'We are taking steps backwards.' Details in latest BiL: https://www.basedinlafayette.com/i/156700203/dei-rollback-bill-for-schools-others-clears-indiana-senate-alting-among-gop-no-votes08 Feb 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhodbf3lu22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhjf6vutqc2nLSO, Elvis, ‘Hadestown,’ gallery openings and a few punks. Five prime ideas to get things lined up. It's a Tim's Picks Thursday at Based in Lafayette. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/tims-picks-what-youll-be-doing-this06 Feb 2025 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjf6vutqc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhh7oeubq22f'We couldn’t get it to fit where we had it.' Tippecanoe County scraps a juvenile detention center plan next to Cary Home. Another, more expensive, proposal being weighed now. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/juvenile-detention-center-plan-scrapped05 Feb 2025 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhh7oeubq22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhfkyh6nxc2nPurdue remains mum as a Senate bill puts student IDs on the ropes as valid voter identification. Election security? Local senators say they understand that for Purdue, the university just wants out of the voter ID business. Details after #SB10 advances: https://www.basedinlafayette.com/i/156493837/purdue-remains-silent-as-university-student-ids-are-on-the-ropes-in-senate-bill-on-voting05 Feb 2025 02:54 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhfkyh6nxc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhedeggicc2gFull slate: ➡️ WL's Adriana Harmeyer in ‘Jeopardy’ ToC semi today ➡️Dylan's coming to Elliott Hall ➡️Rezoning plan shaking things up at a Purdue-backed subdivision gets past blowback ➡️ Lafayette trash rules OK'd ➡️A key change in pipeline bill And more: https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/a-full-slate-today04 Feb 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhedeggicc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhbquzuvr22rLafayette is about to update the rules on Garbage Day. Proposed ordinance includes what can and can’t be put at the curb. First vote lined up for Monday night. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/lafayette-about-to-update-the-rules03 Feb 2025 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbquzuvr22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lhaheodebc2rThe statewide water regulation bill getting the best traction early in the Indiana General Assembly session cleared a Senate committee last week. Why it came with a lone no vote from a local senator, as LEAP pipeline murmurs persist just off stage. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/why-one-indiana-water-bill-advanced03 Feb 2025 02:05 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhaheodebc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lh2pdrwc2c24Crime was up slightly in Lafayette in key categories in 2024, but still well down from a decade earlier. LPD Chief Scott Galloway sees it ‘as a good thing,’ and hopes the community feels that way, too. A Q&A, in today's edition of Based in Lafayette. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/q-and-a-lpd-chief-scott-galloway31 Jan 2025 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh2pdrwc2c24https://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lgt7nmolc22bPurdue President Mung Chiang says the university is trying to minimize enrollment surprises in wake of another applications record. Meanwhile, he doesn't commit on faculty questions about DEI executive orders, Statehouse bill impacts for campus. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/chiang-purdue-trying-to-minimize28 Jan 2025 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgt7nmolc22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lgqblisyjk2yAfter what's been a busy decade, outgoing GLC CEO Scott Walker offers up the easiest things to sell about Greater Lafayette and Purdue, along with the hardest, as he heads for a similar economic development role in southwest Louisiana. An exit interview. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/an-exit-interview-greater-lafayette?r=2fe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false27 Jan 2025 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgqblisyjk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lgm27ggug22tJennifer Teising threatens a lawsuit over back pay and more after being booted as Wabash Township trustee. She's seeking $834K, 20 times more than township board offered in a proposed settlement last summer. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/teising-threatens-lawsuit-over-back?r=2fe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false25 Jan 2025 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgm27ggug22thttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lgimao4rr22pWith a $25M grant announced in 2023 but finalized this week, here's a look at Wabash River pedestrian/bike bridge plan, along with more new trails along – and over – the river in and around Lafayette/West Lafayette. https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/with-25m-grant-finalized-a-look-at24 Jan 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgimao4rr22phttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lgg4y5phqs2sFive ideas to get your weekend started. Tim’s Picks: Colder, Colder, Warmer … https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/tims-picks-colder-colder-warmer?r=2fe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false23 Jan 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgg4y5phqs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/davebangert.bsky.social/post/3lgbrmvgcok2aServing a 130-year sentence in Delphi murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, Richard Allen raises four issues his attorneys say would have turned his 2024 trial https://www.basedinlafayette.com/p/richard-allen-alleges-trial-errors?r=2fe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false21 Jan 2025 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:v7nlaok7wevhfle52q255bmh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgbrmvgcok2a