​There has been an increase in coyote sightings in Lafayette, Indiana, as reported by WLFI.com and Lafayette Journal & Courier. Due to harvested crops, the coyotes do not have their usual cover, and it is close to their breeding season which increases sightings. Coyotes are known to enter the city, so keeping pet food inside and all trash secure in closed containers will aid in less sightings. They may also prey on small mammals including pets but rarely attack people. There have been a few incidents in the Lafayette area involving coyotes attacking two small dogs which were taken to an animal hospital, as reported by WLFI.com.

INDNR Urban Coyote Program, December 3, 2014:
Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, Indiana

Resources
Coyotes, Wildlife Conflicts, Department of Entomology, Purdue University
Dealing with Nuisance Coyotes, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitators, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Harvest Time Leads Coyotes Into The City, JConline.com
Coyotes Responsible For Two Dog Deaths Within City Limits, WLFI.com
Should I be worried about coyotes in my yard?, Got Nature?
Coyotes, City of West Lafayette, Indiana

Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDNR)