Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🏘️ Community
West Lafayette introduces a new app, West Lafayette Report It, enabling residents to report potholes, improving road safety and community response as spring emerges.
🚧 Accidents
A gas main was hit in Lafayette leading to emergency road closures with no immediate timeline for repairs.
🎭 Culture
The 44th annual Taste of Tippecanoe festival, showcasing local cuisine, music, and art, will be held on June 21, 2025, in Lafayette, with pre-sale tickets available on February 28.
🎓 Education
Purdue University is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining research and recruitment efforts, planning internal fund reallocations to navigate potential state and federal budget cuts.
Purdue's basketball game halftime will showcase robotic dogs, demonstrating technological advances in autonomous robots for defense applications, supported by a U.S. Department of Defense grant.
🏈 Sports
Purdue and UCLA basketball teams, linked by John Wooden, will compete as Big Ten opponents for the first time since 2000.
Maya Layton commits to Northern Kentucky for college basketball after leading Lafayette Jeff to an impressive season turnaround and their first sectional title appearance since 2009.
Purdue women's basketball team rebounds with a 92-85 victory over Penn State, led by sophomores Rashunda Jones and Sophie Swanson who scored 61 points combined, marking a significant comeback from a previous 52-point loss.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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Lafayette Historic Auto Club Cruise-In
The Lafayette, Indiana Historic Auto Club Inc. hosts a monthly informal gathering at Dog n Suds restaurant for classic car enthusiasts.
Living Sober Support Meeting
This weekly meeting provides literature-focused support for individuals impacted by alcohol addiction, welcoming both attendees with addiction and those seeking information.
Youth Art Month Exhibition Opening
The Arts Federation hosts an exhibition to showcase art created by students of all ages from the Greater Lafayette Area, encouraging community support for young artists.
The Still Waters Tour Featuring Leanna Crawford and Cade Thompson
The Still Waters Tour showcases contemporary Christian music artists Leanna Crawford and Cade Thompson at the Federated Church, offering an evening of inspirational music and personal reflections.
Midwest Toy Soldier Show in Lafayette, IN
The Midwest Toy Soldier Show features a gathering for toy soldier enthusiasts at the Courtyard Marriott in Lafayette, offering a variety of displays and vendors.
The Prannies Live at People's Brewing Company
The Prannies will perform live at People's Brewing Company in Lafayette, offering a local music experience.
Herald of Spring Ball: A Celebration of the Delphi Opera House
The Herald of Spring Ball at the Delphi Opera House features an evening of music, dancing, and historic celebration to mark the venue's 10th anniversary.
Spring Equinox Market Celebration
The Spring Equinox Market at Lafayette Brewing Company invites the community to enjoy a vibrant day filled with local vendors and festivities to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Del Water Gap Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Elliott Hall of Music — $36 — Experience an evening of captivating tunes with Del Water Gap in West Lafayette.
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