Good morning, Lafayette.

Purdue football turned a dire need into a strength when running back Fame Ijeboi committed from Minnesota on Friday & joins other skilled transfer backs to boost the roster & further deepen the team.

Luke Ertel, a top high school point guard and Purdue recruit, watched his first Big Ten game at Mackey Arena on Saturday as the team beat Penn State.

Purdue cheerleaders also practiced a new all-female stunt routine in preparation for nationals starting Jan. 16 in Orlando.

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Purdue improved to 5-0 in the Big Ten with a win over Penn State at Mackey Arena as Braden Smith led the team with 14 assists—bolstering Purdue’s second-half surge after Penn State’s strong start.

At Kokomo Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan.

10, five Lafayette area girls wrestlers won their regional titles while 21 athletes qualified for the state meet—an intense rematch between Mimi Nicolas and Aaliyah McLean drew local attention.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Lollipop Concert Featuring Stravinsky's Firebird

7 PM-1 AM — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the colorful and magical sounds of Igor Stravinsky's enchanting Firebird.