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Lafayette
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dog n Suds celebrated its 70th season opening on Feb. 23 with half-price coney dogs through Wednesday. General Manager Jo Davenport (who started working there as a teen) said strong community support keeps the drive-in a local favorite. Star City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rollerskating duo Transcend captivated Mackey Arena during a halftime performance while continuing a 14-year run of international shows in Las Vegas, Europe and Hawaii. Journal & Courier
- ➤ During halftime at Mackey Arena, Tyce surprised the Purdue crowd by producing a device (with a black neck loop and tail-like feature) as his grand finale stunt. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Duo Transcend, known from America's Got Talent, delivered a daring roller-skating act at Mackey Arena on Friday. The acrobatic pair honed their routine on a cruise ship (their early training venue) and impressed Purdue fans with creative spins and a signature neck-hold move. Journal & Courier
- ➤ A local group formed a nonprofit to buy Indiana’s oldest synagogue on South Seventh St and turn it into a Jewish history center and museum for local heritage, listing at $299,900 while they have raised ($9,515) to preserve its historic features. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wabash Township Board approved up to $5.5 million for a new building that will expand fire services and add a food pantry (a needed resource) and office space for trustee services. Construction will start in the coming weeks and is expected to be completed next March. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USA Today Network released the final statewide high school boys basketball poll on Feb. 23. The poll shows rankings for teams in 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A as teams prepare for playoffs starting on March 3 + sectional pairings were set last week. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Lafayette Journal & Courier invites fans to vote for the Boys Athlete of the Week candidates for Feb. 16-21 presented by Ivy Tech. Voting is open until Thursday noon and the winner will be announced Friday. Journal & Courier
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West Lafayette Polar Plunge
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Lambert Fieldhouse — Registration required — Dive into winter fun while supporting Special Olympics Indiana athletes.
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Pink Droyd: A Pink Floyd Tribute
7:30 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a theatrical tribute to the unforgettable music of Pink Floyd.
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KenVentus Card Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Ross Camp — Entry fee not specified — Explore a variety of vendors showcasing collectible cards.
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Randy Travis: More Life Tour
7:30 PM — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the timeless music of Randy Travis live in Lafayette.
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2026 Purdue Spring SASES Regional Meeting
Mar 25-27 — Purdue University Department of Agronomy — Registration required — Engage with industry speakers and network with young professionals in agriculture.
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