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The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved freezing tuition for a 14th time.

That will keep tuition at current levels through the 202627 academic year.

Base undergraduate tuition at Purdue will remain at 9,992 per year for Indiana residents and 28,794 for outofstate students.

Just because its easier to increase the 38% slice doesnt mean its the right way to do it. Frankly, we can charge whatever number we like. And what can they do? They would have to pay up. They would have to borrow money and pay up, perhaps. Our response is, Why not grow the other 62%? Theres an easy way to do it, a lazy way to do it, and theres a better way, a Boilermaker way to do it, President Mung Chiang said.

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Published on April 4, 2025

A portion of U.S. Highway 31 in Johnson County will be renamed in memory of a fallen state trooper.

This week, the Indiana Senate approved a resolution to rename the stretch from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road as State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway.

Smith was killed in 2023 while helping fellow troopers who were chasing a stolen car in Hendricks County.

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Published on April 4, 2025

Radar and Live Updates Flooding rain is likely, and 60 mph gusts, rotation and tornadoes are possible in some areas tonight and overnight.

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Published on April 4, 2025

It is an education at the right price.
That is one of the reasons participant Stephanie attended the Senior Tech Academy.

Anything is free. Thats me, she laughed.

She also attended so she can be a more active member of the organizations she supports.

I didnt realize how far behind Id gotten on technology, Stephanie said.

The course, sponsored by AARP, is one day a week for a month.

The curriculum includes how to secure your accounts, data tracking and common scams.

Paul Moore with the Indianapolis Public Library said if you are thinking about attending the course, do it.

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Published on April 4, 2025

The idea behind this new program is to leverage Purdues strengths in athletics and industry partnerships, offering students access to valuable opportunities.

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Published on April 4, 2025

The latest local news, weather and sports for central Indiana at the noon hour on Friday, April 4, 2025.

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Published on April 4, 2025