Good morning, Lafayette.

Registration for Tippy Stars baseball at McAllister Rec Center is open for the spring season.

The program teaches individuals with special needs how to play and meet new friends, and it will run from May 17 to June 30 on Tuesdays at 6-7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4-6 p.m.

Today, the American Red Cross asks residents to donate, volunteer, or give blood on Red Cross Giving Day to help with disaster relief in Indiana.

Donations provide meals, train volunteers, and stock emergency supplies after over 2,000 families faced severe weather disasters last year + keep communities ready for future events.

Gas prices at Lafayette stations climbed above $4 Monday morning, with some drivers paying over $100 to fill their tanks as rising costs squeezed household budgets.

Commuters reported the steep surge made it harder to plan spending on essentials.

Purdue University's Senate postponed its vote of no-confidence in Provost Patrick Wolfe following faculty committee investigations after concerns were raised by the American Association of University Professors.

The vote will be held at a later meeting.

Retired West Lafayette English teacher Kathy Nimmer (who taught for 29 years in Tippecanoe County) will receive the 2026 Helen Keller Achievement Award at the American Foundation for the Blind Annual Celebration on April 23 in New York; she said the honor motivates young people with disabilities to keep pursuing their passions.

Lafayette leaf vacuum trucks will complete their season run on April 3 as spring begins (marking the end of winter cleanup).

A Lafayette travel group advises flyers to allow extra time for airport check in when flying from bigger cities as wait times increase.

Travel Girl advisor Ashlyn Emilson said passengers should plan on arriving at least three hours early and consider TSA pre-check to ease delays.

Purdue football coach Barry Odom discussed the return of spring ball practice later this spring and outlined transfer portal upgrades for wide receivers.

His remarks suggest the team plans to boost performance for the upcoming season.

Yesterday, Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter earned his 500th win with a 79-69 victory over Miami — cementing his Hall of Fame legacy.

The team will aim for two more wins before an Indianapolis celebration.

Purdue basketball will face Texas in the Sweet 16 on Thursday, Mar.

26 at SAP Center in San Jose (tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET) on CBS. The Boilermakers won by large margins in earlier rounds, though guard CJ Cox is recovering from a knee injury.

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.

The Logan Kirby Band Live

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Rat Pak Venue — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of classic country music with hits from legends like Hank Williams and Merle Haggard.