Good morning, Lafayette.

Community Conversations with James Mathy - a two-day event to share proven homelessness strategies - invites local leaders to participate in an open forum on June 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Connection Point Church and leadership sessions on June 18 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Lafayette Public Safety Center.

The Illiana Tractor Show will take place at The Farm at Prophetstown on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring antique tractors, vintage cars and live activities — tickets cost $5 plus park admission while exhibitors enter free.

Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette held its wall raising celebration for the Catholic Build today at a local site, with Council Member Eileen Hession Weiss present and city officials thanking the Catholic Build Committee and local trades (photos were shared on Facebook).

A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at Salem Street Market in Lafayette on Monday, June 8 (lottery players should use the Hoosier Lottery mobile app to verify and claim their prize).

Lafayette School Corporation has named Ben Murray as its new Director of Technology and Greg Louk as the new principal at Edgelea Elementary School.

They will begin their roles on July 1st.

Lane closures are planned along U.S. 52/231 and Sagamore Parkway starting June 15 as crews install new traffic cameras in West Lafayette — the project is expected to extend into August and may shift travel patterns.

Drivers are reminded to check for intermittent lane restrictions during the work.

Amy Marchand (a board-certified nurse practitioner with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue University) has joined Franciscan Physician Network Urology Lafayette and will focus on general urology care and benign prostatic hyperplasia for patients of all ages.

Veterinary experts at Pets and Vets as Partners Animal Shelter advise pet owners to walk their dogs early and prepare emergency kits to keep pets safe from heat as June temperatures rise + they remind residents to watch for signs of overheating and keep animals cool and hydrated.

On Tuesday, June 9, Purdue football added seven recruits to its 2027 class, including four-star receiver Trenton Yancey and three-star offensive tackle Patrick O'Brien, raising commitments to 11.

Coaches secured additional talent from various states to boost the team for upcoming seasons.

Purdue basketball will play an exhibition game against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne on Oct.

22. The game is the third warm-up contest as the Boilermakers prepare for the new season.

Coach Matt Painter met with media at Purdue’s second summer practice and outlined planned changes for the 2026-27 season — he detailed roster updates and schedule tweaks as the team prepares for upcoming games.

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.

Crossroads Cars & Coffee

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Crossroads Foundation Repair — Free admission — Experience a fun-filled community morning with cool cars, great food, and activities for kids while supporting a good cause.

Henry Cho Live Performance

8 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Check for pricing — Enjoy a night of comedy with stand-up star Henry Cho.