Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🏘️ Community
The Lafayette Farmers Market returns downtown on May 2 for its 187th season, running every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until October, with a record 120 vendors+ including 33 new sellers; free parking is available at the Columbia Street Parking Garage.
🎭 Culture
Due to weather concerns, the Downtown Lafayette Live! concert featuring Michael Kelsey and Friends at Riehle Plaza has been postponed to Saturday (6 to 8 p.m.).
🎓 Education
A Rossville teacher, Kyle Etherington, will attend a national seminar on the American Revolution in New York City this summer.
The multi-day program runs July 31 through August 2 & includes immersive visits to key historical sites.
🏛️ Government
INDOT is urging drivers to slow down, buckle up, and put away distractions near construction zones as National Work Zone Awareness Week begins.
INDOT West Central says easing traffic in work zones can help protect workers and save lives.
🏈 Sports
Seven Rashad, a four-star receiver/tight end from Buford, Georgia, decommitted from Purdue football’s only Class of 2028 commitment on Thursday and reopened his recruitment on social media.
He originally committed on Aug. 1 and Purdue now has three commitments in the Class of 2027.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was picked No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
His selection ended IU’s 22-year drought for first-round picks and made him the only modern-era No. 1, a historic moment for Indiana football.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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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.
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.
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.
2026 Midwest Glaciology Meeting
May 11-12 — Purdue University — Informal participation encouraged — Dive into the fascinating world of glaciology with talks and a lab tour.
Plant Bingo Brunch
11 a.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — $25 — Enjoy a fun-filled brunch with bingo, plant trivia, and mimosas surrounded by fellow plant enthusiasts.
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