Good morning, Lafayette.

The Tippecanoe County Health Department is hosting a community baby shower for new and expecting parents that offers health education, baby item giveaways, and raffles, with registration open until March 26 at 4 p.m. or when capacity is reached; each registrant will receive a gift card from Arnis.

Jack Benter credited his bench play for helping Purdue beat UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal (his words underscored his game-changing effort).

Attica senior wrestler Aubrey Bartkowiak won her second USA Wrestling Folkstyle national title on Saturday, March 14 in Des Moines.

The 235 pound champion pinned her opponents quickly, including an 18 second finish in the final, and now tops the list of local female wrestlers.

Tri-County captured its first IHSAA boys basketball regional title against Fort Wayne Canterbury at Huntington North on Saturday, Mar.

14. Senior Gabe Miller scored 10 points + coach Trev Parker celebrated the win, making Tri-County the only Lafayette-area team to clinch a regional championship.

Today, the Big Ten tournament championship game airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, featuring the winners from Saturday’s semifinal matchups; fans can follow live scores as the tournament reaches its conclusion.

At Central Catholic, Purdue defensive coordinator Kevin Kane participated in the 20th Battle of the Saints basketball game on March 14, 2026, playing with St. Bonafice and connecting with his Lafayette community as his team lost 58-50 to St. Lawrence, and he celebrated family and community spirit at the event.

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.

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.

Doggy EGG-stravaganza

10 AM – 4 PM — McCaw Park — Free entry — Enjoy an egg hunt designed especially for furry friends in a festive atmosphere.

Soul Asylum Acoustic Performance with Corey Glover

8 PM — Loeb Playhouse — Special student pricing available — Experience a rare acoustic set from Grammy-winning band Soul Asylum with special guest Corey Glover.

2026 Spring Celebration

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — McAllister Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate the arrival of spring with family-friendly activities and community fun.