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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greater Lafayette Restaurant Week begins Monday, featuring deals at 40 local eateries to bolster community business visibility. Journal & Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Luisana Acevedo Sampayo was fatally injured in a one-car, rollover accident on Interstate 65, and her husband was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Journal & Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The West Lafayette Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Rhianna Ladd, who went missing after a Lyft ride on January 15, 2025. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue President Mung Chiang was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, Indiana's most prestigious award, for his transformational leadership. WLFI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette, Ind. experiences a brief warm spell before temperatures plummet towards single digits, with a forecast of rain, snow, and severe wind chills potentially leading to frostbite, as warned by meteorologist David Siple. Journal & Courier
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue's basketball team has won six straight games by double digits, emphasizing strong defense that limits opponents to an average of 60 points. Journal & Courier
- ➤ A Twin Lakes senior and Rensselaer senior achieved top placements in the Hoosier Conference Diving Championships, excelling in a sport complementary to their other athletic pursuits. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue women's basketball team is set to play against USC at Mackey Arena on January 22, with tickets now on sale. Star City News
- ➤ Hunter Sisson scored his 1,000th career point in a game where Benton Central rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Central Catholic 57-44, underscoring his team-first mentality. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Three Lafayette area wrestlers achieved finalist status at the first IHSAA state girls wrestling championships, with numerous local athletes placing in various categories. Journal & Courier
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Robert Burns Supper 2025
The Robert Burns Supper features traditional Scottish poetry, haggis, music from bagpipes and drums, country dancing, and entertainment.
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Indiana Vintage Market Returns to Lafayette
The Indiana Vintage Market will feature over 50 vendors selling vintage clothing and items at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds.
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Ashley McBryde Live Concert
Ashley McBryde will perform live at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Lafayette, Indiana.
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January Friday Night Live Featuring Traveler's Dream
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette hosts Traveler's Dream for a musical evening showcasing a blend of traditional and modern influences.
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez will showcase traditional Mexican dance and culture at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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Lollipop Family Concert Featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo
A family-friendly concert that includes an Instrument Petting Zoo for kids to explore orchestral instruments.
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Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Dean Z, named the World's Greatest Elvis Tribute Artist, brings an evening of Elvis' legendary music from all eras to the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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Kids Night at the Museum: Heart Exploration and Movie
This drop-off event allows children ages 5 and up to engage in heart-themed experiments, create a Lego heart, enjoy a movie, and have dinner in a safe environment.
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