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Lafayette
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has expanded its group recognition license plates to help support education and conservation while featuring designs for the Indiana Fever Fund (Pacers Foundation), the Indiana State Teachers Association Foundation, Pollinator Partnership, Purdue University Fort Wayne, and Purdue Northwest. WLFI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After beating Wisconsin on Saturday, Jan. 3, Purdue coach Matt Painter discussed Braden Smith’s assist record during a post-game interview. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue basketball guard Braden Smith broke Cassius Winston’s Big Ten assist record Saturday, Jan. 3 at Wisconsin. His record-setting play + teamwork powered Purdue to a strong win that energized local fans. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue basketball earned its fifth straight win yesterday when Braden Smith broke the Big Ten assist record with 12 assists in an 89-73 victory against Wisconsin at the Kohl Center. Journal & Courier
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Vision Board Party
1-3 p.m. — West Lafayette Indiana Nutrition — $10 for board and supplies, $20 for board, supplies & drink — Create a vision board to outline your goals for the year ahead.
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The Hobbit
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of The Hobbit in a charming local theater setting.
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Find Your Fit, Lafayette: School Showcase
Looking for the right K–12 school option for your child? Join us for an evening designed to help Lafayette-area families explore the best private school opportunities available!
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Find Your Fit, Lafayette: School Showcase
Looking for the right K–12 school option for your child? Join us for an evening designed to help Lafayette-area families explore the best private school opportunities available!
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Purdue Community Jazz Showcase
7 PM — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience an evening of lively jazz featuring Artist-In-Residence, Kirby Fellis.
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