Daily
Lafayette
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brandi Bass and her husband founded Combat Cookies in 2018 to help local families send free, homemade cookies overseas; the family-run business honors veterans with signature treats like the 'Cody Cookie' and uses Saturday sales + donations to cover shipping costs. Journal & Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette drivers say gas prices are 70 cents higher than last Memorial Day, causing many families to cancel long trips and adjust their travel plans. Several residents plan to stay local or fly instead for the holiday. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harrison High School seniors shared memories from school events and talked about their future plans as graduation nears. Three seniors will attend Purdue University while one will enroll at IU this fall. Star City News
- ➤ At this spring commencement, Purdue honored alumni Drew Brees and Tim Cahill with honorary doctorates; Brees earned a Doctor of Business from the Mitch Daniels School of Business while Cahill received a Doctor of Engineering from the College of Engineering. Star City News
- ➤ Purdue University President Mung Chiang will step down in coming weeks to become president at Northwestern University effective July 1, and Purdue First Lady Dr. YingKei Hui will join as an internal medicine physician (a leadership change announced by the board) while an interim president is to be named soon. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation says County Road 750 N near Rossville is closed for a Cripe Run bridge replacement that began May 15 and will last into fall - motorists should use alternate routes while access to local homes remains available. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Lafayette is reminding residents that Memorial Day will delay trash and recycling pickups on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week — Friday pickups will run as scheduled while residents have their bins at the curb by 6 a.m. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Home With Hope has opened a new supported recovery treatment center in Lafayette for men, women and families; the facility replaces an older building to help residents integrate back into the community, according to CEO Seth Warren. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue Baseball lost 8 to 4 to Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament opener Tuesday (after the Spartans built an early 7 to 0 lead). The Boilermakers will face Illinois today at 10 a.m. in the first elimination contest of the six day tournament. WLFI
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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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Scott Greeson, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Delphi Opera House — Ticket prices TBA — Enjoy an evening of live music with popular local artists wrapping up the season.
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Midwest Women's Bowling Tournament
All day — Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl — Various entry fees — Compete in exciting bowling matches at the Midwest Women's Tournament.
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2026 Cancer Survivor Tea: Wicked For Good
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Art Museum of Greater Lafayette — Free entry — Celebrate life, love, and resilience in a regal afternoon tea setting.
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Franciscan Alliance, Working Well Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette — RSVP Required — Learn from Alex Heaton as he shares insights with the Franciscan Alliance team.
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