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Lafayette
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Leadership Lafayette Volunteer Expo will be held May 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, where over 60 nonprofits present volunteer roles for residents to get involved. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Veo scooters returned on Purdue’s campus on March 1 with a rider quiz + extra parking pads and updated payment options. The service now offers a per-ride fee or monthly subscription with discounted rides available during select hours. Journal & Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents in Greater Lafayette are coping with rising gas prices, with costs increasing by about $0.22 over the past week amid tension following attacks in the Middle East. Drivers are turning to discount programs and reward offers+ seeking ways to save money at the pump. Star City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NICHES Land Trust surpassed 5,000 acres of preserved land with a new 68-acre purchase along the Wabash River in Fountain County on March 4; the $430,800 acquisition was funded by charitable trusts (including community donations) and will be maintained with invasive species management and canopy work. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, March 8, bars and restaurants will serve alcohol until 4 a.m. instead of 3 a.m. to offset the lost hour when clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. (this change applies only to in-house sales, not store purchases). Journal & Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Franciscan Physician Network Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in Lafayette welcomes nurse practitioner Ariel Gerrard (DNP) to its team today. She earned her doctorate from Purdue University School of Nursing in West Lafayette after serving as a triage nurse at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. WLFI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Purdue running back Devin Mockobee delivered a standout pro day performance and shared insights on his NFL future at the event. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue basketball played Northwestern on Wednesday, March 4 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston (8:30 p.m.), with Purdue seeking a turnaround after losing three of four games amid Northwestern's three-game win streak. Journal & Courier
- ➤ On Tuesday, Mar. 4, Purdue football held its first spring practice in West Lafayette. Redshirt sophomore Jesse Watson’s standout play — marked by swift improvement — led coach Barry Odom to stress the value of retaining talent as key players returned to boost the offense. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Freshman guard Hila Karsh (from Israel) sparked Purdue women's basketball in a Big Ten Tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the No. 14-seed team narrowed the gap before falling 82-64 to No. 11 Oregon on March 4. Journal & Courier
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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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Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Junction House — Free entry — Experience a calm and inclusive Easter egg hunt tailored for sensory needs in a welcoming environment.
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Doggy EGG-stravaganza
10 AM – 4 PM — McCaw Park — Free entry — Enjoy an egg hunt designed especially for furry friends in a festive atmosphere.
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