Good morning, Lafayette.

Mountain Jacks Steakhouse in Lafayette will close in early June after the property owner declined to renew its lease, and owners Ed and Blanca Fauble have offered their employees jobs at their Dayton restaurant while planning a potential new location in Lafayette next year.

Tippecanoe Historical Association will host an exhibit at City Hall next week to celebrate Lafayette's 201st birthday.

The exhibit will showcase key historical milestones from the city's past.

The 52nd Round the Fountain Art Fair is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds help fund school art programs + visitors can also enjoy an art exhibit at the county courthouse.

Hoosiers seeking to trace their family roots can use free resources at local libraries—experts at the Indiana Historical Society urge starting with known facts and talking to older relatives while the Lafayette Public Library provides online genealogy databases and local records.

Locals prepare for Memorial Day weekend as families plan cookouts while managing a 13% cost increase on grilled foods and gas.

Residents also plan to honor veterans at events in Columbian Park and the Indiana Veterans Home.

McCutcheon boys track team won its first sectional championship since 2017 at Lafayette Jeff's Scheumann Stadium on Thursday.

Elijah Curry won the 100-meter finals and Kamarion Ayres led hurdles races — the Mavericks outscored Lafayette Jeff by 25.5 points.

Harrison’s boys track and field team won its eighth straight sectional title on Thursday (May 21) at Salisbury Athletic Complex, with sophomore hurdler Zion Clopton breaking a 27-year-old record in the 110 hurdles at 13.96 seconds.

Coach Chris Crum planned the meet to help runners advance to next week’s regional meet.

Purdue football added in-state linebacker Ethan Reyna from Andrean’s state champion team to its 2027 recruiting class—he recorded 105 tackles last season and will make his official visit to West Lafayette next month.

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.

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.

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.

Franciscan Alliance: Working Well

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette — Free entry — Hear insights from Alex Heaton about workplace wellness initiatives.

Plant Bingo Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — $25.00 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo with plants and prizes.

Out Of The Box Theatre Camp

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Grant's House & Civic Theatre — Free programming — A unique theatre camp offering creative performance opportunities for students with diverse learning needs.