Good morning, Lafayette.

Hooters closed its Lafayette restaurant June 4 as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring that shuttered 30 company-owned locations nationwide — the chain plans to shift to a franchise-only model to reduce its debt.

Lars Costello (a convicted felon) was found disoriented on North 13th Street on June 4 after a reaction to synthetic marijuana and now faces new charges when officers discovered a handgun during his medical evaluation as the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Office reviews his case.

The Lafayette Police Department released body cam footage from May 1 showing a domestic dispute call at 2800 Ravenwood Court that escalated when Kenneth Smith — who had been drinking and was armed — fired three gunshots before officers shot him in self-defense, leaving Ernestine Black and her son unharmed.

Purdue University is facing cuts to some degree programs as a new state law requires programs to meet a minimum enrollment, and students like Juan and Agustin worry about their future courses.

The university must get approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to keep programs below the required numbers—this comes amid other budget challenges affecting DEI programs and international tuition.

The Indiana Kids Count Book shows that Indiana children are doing better with the overall ranking rising to 25th from 27th, and education now at 11th nationally—improving from 17th.

President and CEO Dr. Tami Silverman said investments in children and families are driving these gains.

Eggs from August Egg Company with plant codes P-6562 or CA5330 were recalled on June 6 after a salmonella outbreak led to 79 hospitalizations across nine states—if you bought these eggs, throw them away or return them and wash any surfaces they touched.

Purdue basketball began its eight-week summer practice Monday with a limited session on Cardinal Court as new players like Oscar Cluff awaited visa clearance, freshman guard Omer Mayer remained overseas, and incoming transfer Liam Murphy practiced sparingly due to shoulder surgery—Coach Painter said the team will take time to adjust while returning players like Daniel Jacobsen and Antione West Jr. work on their roles.

Manners Bootcamp

9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Thomas Duncan Community Hall — Free entry — Learn essential good manners in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Greater Lafayette Soap Box Derby

9 AM — West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School — Free entry — Experience the thrill of youth racing and community spirit at this engaging annual event.

Broadway Bound: WICKED! Musical Camp

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette — Check website for cost — A musical camp for young performers to explore the beloved musical 'Wicked' through song and dance.

U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier

All day — Kampen-Cosler Course — Entry fee required — Watch young golf talent compete for a spot in the prestigious U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.

TASTE of Tippecanoe 2025

6 p.m. to midnight — Downtown Lafayette Riehle Plaza/John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge — Pricing details available online — Celebrate local food, music, and art at Lafayette’s largest annual street festival.

Virtual Senior Living Tour

9 AM - 7 PM — Digby Place — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with informative highlights on community awards and activities.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Various times — Northend Community Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills in a fun, high-intensity environment designed for youth development.

Meet Bravenly With Aspen Emry

6-8 p.m. — Purdue Memorial Union — $10 — Network and engage with Aspen Emry, CEO and founder of Bravenly, in a community-focused event.

Hot Summer Nights Car Show

5-9 p.m. — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Showcase your custom rides and enjoy live music at this family-friendly car show.

ART TAP Live Podcast Panel with Craig Martin

7-8 p.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — Free admission — Experience an engaging live recording of the ART TAP Podcast with host Craig Martin, a multifaceted artist and podcaster.