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Lafayette
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbian Park Zoo is getting ready to open its season on Saturday with new animals and updated exhibits. The zoo is building a primate area and will introduce a long-anticipated carousel this summer (along with displays featuring hellbender salamanders and baby goats expected soon). Star City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Latino Business Expo returns to Lafayette on Friday, April 24 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds from 3-7 p.m. The free event will feature over 60 local businesses — food trucks, a taco cook-off and a bounce house offer family-friendly attractions. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Education honored local schools with a 95% IREAD pass rate last year as part of efforts to improve literacy. Representative Klinker praised the schools (Amelia Earhart, Lafayette Christian, Saint Lawrence, Saint James Lutheran, and Paramount) for their teamwork amid post-COVID challenges. Star City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tree Lafayette will plant its 5,000th tree during an Earth Day celebration at McAllister Recreation Center on Apr. 22 at 10 a.m., with Mayor Tony Roswarski reading the proclamation & volunteers planting 15 additional trees to mark the milestone. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette City Council and the Board of Public Works approved the demolition of the former Hanna Center to clear the way for a new $10.2 million Right Steps child-care facility at 1201 N. 18th St. Poisel Construction (contract valued at $36,900) is set to begin the demolition soon. Journal & Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue Baseball rallied with eight straight runs in the final three innings to beat Bradley 13-6 Tuesday at Alexander Field in West Lafayette — Joe Trenerry earned the win with 2 1/3 scoreless innings and Purdue will open a three-game series at Northwestern Friday. WLFI
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Broom Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Castle-Brooks Spiritual Supply — Bring your own broomstick — Create a unique piece of art while learning about broom history.
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Daniel Tiger Visits Your Neighborhood!
1-3:30 p.m. — West Lafayette Public Library — Free entry — Meet Daniel Tiger and enjoy arts and community activities with your family.
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Starry Knight - Pick Your Blacklight Color!
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39 per person — Create a unique blacklight painting with step-by-step guidance from local artists.
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