Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
Good morning, Lafayette.
A man died in a single-vehicle crash on Teal Road Wednesday night when his Dodge Ram veered off the road and hit a tree in a front yard—police arrived just after 7 p.m. and pronounced him dead while investigators looked into the cause.
At Copper Moon Coffee in Lafayette, the facility roasted green coffee beans and packaged boxes of dark roast Sumatra along with medium roast Stargazer for shipment to retail stores on Tuesday, March 25.
The process showed how raw beans were cleaned, roasted, and stored until they were ready for sale.
Kwame Riddle pleaded guilty to manslaughter and will spend 18 years in prison for killing Terry Taylor early on July 11th, 2024 in the 1600 block of Briarwood Court—his girlfriend faces charges for allegedly assisting him.
Prosecutors charged Joshua Lusby with rape, criminal confinement, strangulation and intimidation after a woman said she was sexually assaulted in his Transitional Housing apartment at Eighth and Ferry streets—police arrested him Friday and he remains in Tippecanoe County Jail—.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against GM and OnStar for secretly collecting and selling driving data from residents without their consent.
The suit seeks a permanent injunction to stop the practice — and calls for civil penalties and consumer restitution under state law.
Lafayette residents should plan for a road closure as Haggerty Lane at Park East Boulevard will be closed from March 31 to June 30 for roundabout construction — drivers using Haggerty Lane for Veterans Memorial Parkway are advised to take alternate routes.
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales visited India to promote Indiana for international investment.
He spoke at the NASSCOM Global Confluence and INDIASOFT 2025 while meeting with officials and business leaders to build trade partnerships.
Purdue’s nickname Boilermakers started from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a win over Wabash College that showed the school’s focus on engineering and agriculture.
Today, Purdue will play Houston Cougars at Lucas Oil Stadium (at 10 p.m.) and late night host Jimmy Fallon mentioned the name on his show.
Today Purdue prepares to face top-seeded Houston in the Sweet 16 as Trey Kaufman-Renn uses his improved passing and calm decision-making to open scoring opportunities.
He averages 20.3 points and 2.2 assists per game (Purdue has been 10-2 when he records at least three assists), making his playmaking key to the matchup.
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.
Chicago (The Musical) Tour
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic Broadway classic with unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography.
Life Inspired Week: 2025 HHS Alumni Awards Ceremony
12-4 p.m. — Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom — Free entry — Celebrate innovative research and presentations from HHS students and postdoctoral researchers.
Duncan Hall Afternoon Tea
2-4 p.m. — Thomas Duncan Community Hall — Cozy gathering — Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of tea, snacks, and good company.
Bob Dylan: World Wide Tour
8 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — See website for details — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan's timeless music live in concert.
Community Nature Day
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — John S. Wright Forestry Center — Free entry — Engage in environmental activities and explore local ecosystems at this community gathering.
Life Church Easter Celebration
10 AM - 1 PM — Legacy Sports Club — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a powerful service and special activities for kids.
The B-Side, Track 5: (Re)Light a Fuse
7:30 p.m. — Rat Pak Venue — Cash Bar — Experience electrifying rock and pop hits with a jazz fusion twist from talented LSO musicians.
Joel Gentz 5k 2025
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Engineering Fountain — Registration fee applies — Honor our service men and women through this spirited 5k run at Purdue University.
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