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April 20, 2026
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Wea Township Trustee Candidates Respond to Questions Ahead of 2026 Primary: Three candidates are competing in the upcoming May 5 primary for Wea Township trustee in Tippecanoe County. Republican incumbent Jim Slaven faces a party challenge from Alan Williams, while Alfonso Salazar Jr. runs as the Democratic nominee. The township trustee oversees responsibilities including fire protection, emergency assistance, and cemetery maintenance. The article features each candidate discussing their motivations and approach to the role. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Apr 20)
April 11, 2026
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Candidates Share Views Ahead of 2026 Indiana Senate District 22 Primary: Four candidates are seeking election to Indiana Senate District 22, which covers Lafayette, eastern Tippecanoe County, and all of Carroll County. Longtime incumbent Ron Alting faces Republican challenger Richard Bagsby in the primary, while Democrats Natasha Baker and Marlena Edmondson compete for their party’s nomination. The candidates have responded to questions regarding their motivations and approaches to public service. Detailed candidate bios and voting information are available for voters in the district. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Apr 11)
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Candidates Address Issues in Indiana House District 13 Primary Race: Two Democrats, Brenna Geswein of Lafayette and Ed Moyer Jr. of Hillsboro, are vying in the May 5 primary for a chance to challenge Republican incumbent Matt Commons in Indiana House District 13. Commons, a high school teacher and Army veteran, won the seat in 2024. The district spans much of Tippecanoe County and includes Benton, Warren, and parts of several other counties. The candidates have shared their perspectives on key topics ahead of the primary election. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Apr 11)
April 8, 2026
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Tippecanoe County Commissioner District 1 Candidates Share Views Ahead of Primary: Six candidates—Julie Roush and James Waters for the Republicans, and Andrea Burniske, Travis Dowell, Justin Kendall, and AR Lane for the Democrats—are running for Tippecanoe County commissioner in District 1. All county voters will be able to participate in selecting the next commissioner, who will serve a four-year term overseeing county policy. The candidates have provided their perspectives on their qualifications and motivations as the May 5 primary approaches. Voters countywide will have the opportunity to weigh in on this key race. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Apr 8)
April 7, 2026
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Tippecanoe County Clerk Candidates Discuss Roles Ahead of 2026 Primary: Tippecanoe County voters will select a new county clerk during the primary election on May 5, 2026. The race features two Republican candidates, Abby Myers and Carrie Sanders, both with experience in the clerk’s office, and Democratic candidate Karan Benner. Incumbent Julie Roush, a Republican, is stepping down after two terms. The clerk oversees court operations and election management, making this decision significant for local governance. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Apr 7)
January 6, 2026
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Suspect Discovered in Crawl Space After Prolonged Police Search in Clarks Hill: A Clarks Hill man was apprehended after allegedly hiding for several hours in a crawl space while law enforcement used pepper spray and tear gas to attempt to locate him. The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department was assisting Lafayette police following a reported domestic incident and a crash involving the suspect. Authorities say the suspect initially fled into a garage but was later found hiding inside his residence. The individual faces charges including domestic battery, intimidation, and leaving the scene of an accident. (Source: Journal & Courier on Jan 6)