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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews from Lafayette, Wea and West Lafayette participated in a live fire training exercise on Apr. 9. The training (focused on improving coordination) prepared the teams for effective emergency response. Star City News
- ➤ Dave Dugan will perform comedy at The Stables Event Center on April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. to raise funds for Cars for Keeps, a nonprofit that helps local families secure vehicles with its no-interest lease-to-own program. Journal & Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SK Hynix will begin piling work on its site on April 17 to create a stable base for new buildings. Sound barriers have been installed + all equipment will follow the West Lafayette noise ordinance as the project will last several months. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Chuck Herber is set to retire from Jefferson High School after 40 years of teaching and advising The Booster (an award-winning student newspaper) and he will substitute teach, garden and continue his signature fingertip pushups. Star City News
- ➤ Several local schools were celebrated by the Indiana Department of Education and State Rep. Sheila Klinker for earning a 95% pass rate on the 2025 IREAD exam; schools like Amelia Earhart Elementary + Lafayette Christian were noted for strong literacy. Educators and parents helped improve reading scores. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Oscar Trujillo was appointed by the Lafayette School Board to fill a vacant seat through 2026. A former Tecumseh teacher and wrestling coach, he brings experience from the Indiana Migrant Education Program (supporting migrant families) as he replaces Chuck Hockema, who stepped down in January. WLFI
- ➤ Twelve Purdue graduate programs have ranked in the nation’s top ten according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Grad Schools edition. The college of engineering ranked fourth and agricultural and biological engineering ranked first — speech, language and hearing sciences and audiology placed third and sixth, respectively. Star City News
- ➤ Lafayette School Corporation will open Lafayette Virtual Academy for high schoolers in the 2026-27 school year. The online school requires daily logins, six credits per semester, and in-person testing but will not offer extracurricular activities and will have a separate graduation ceremony + enrollment details on the LSC website. WLFI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office is marking the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the 'Looking Back, Moving Forward' campaign this April — the office highlights tech-enabled abuse and urges adults to educate children about body safety and consent. Star City News
- ➤ On Thursday, Governor Mike Braun suspended the state gas sales tax for 30 days, potentially saving locals about 18 cents per gallon—Lafayette residents paying over $4 per gallon see relief as the governor will review the pause for a possible extension. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Purdue’s Union Club Hotel Spa now uses an AI-powered robotic massage device that offers personalized relief via adjustable pressure, music and visuals (with a $35 add-on for extra amenities) in West Lafayette. The service is available today at introductory prices starting at $60 for 30 minutes. Journal & Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ House of Heat is set to host its free pro wrestling event Hammer Down at Purdue's Cary Quadrangle Residence Hall on Saturday, Apr. 11. The event opens at 5:15 p.m. and features matches starting at 6 p.m. — a key step to bring pro wrestling back to campus. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Luke Ertel, a Purdue incoming freshman from Mt. Vernon High, won the 86th annual Indiana Mr. Basketball award after leading his team to a state championship. He earned 207 of 230 votes from coaches and media — marking the first time a player from his school has received the honor. WLFI
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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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