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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Plans for a new Dutch Bros Coffee in Lafayette show it will be built at 4 Shenandoah Drive near South Street next to Valvoline Instant Oil Change — the drive-through shop will cover 950 square feet while an opening date remains unannounced. The chain already opened its first Indiana location in Noblesville. Journal & Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette police are cracking down on unruly short-term rental parties following shootings and arrests at Crowfoot Drive and Catula Lane, and they will warn landlords about zoning rules and fines — aiming to stop illegal gatherings before more harm occurs — by enforcing permit requirements. Journal & Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Long Center for the Performing Arts in Lafayette will host the Sydney Pollack Film Festival this July—featuring screenings of 'Out of Africa' on July 1, 'The Way We Were' on July 11, and a double feature of 'Amazing Grace' and 'Tootsie' on July 12. Star City News
- ➤ The Purdue Memorial Union Summer Concert Series took place Friday evening on the Memorial Union's East Terrace from 6 to 8 p.m. and featured Rick DeSutter and the Clutter, with free concerts by local musicians scheduled every Friday through July. WLFI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University will keep in-state tuition and mandatory fees unchanged for the coming fiscal year—its 13th year of no increase—while planning to add fees for international and nonresident students, including an extra $500 for international undergraduates and a 3% fee for nonresident tuition. The university will maintain tuition freezes at its Fort Wayne and Northwest Indiana campuses as well. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette water officials said a March E. coli test from Well No. 14 was a false positive after a retest returned negative, but state rules forced public notices to appear on May and June bills — even though all 80 distribution sites tested clean. The department required these warnings, and officials remain available to answer questions from concerned customers — confirming the water supply is safe. Journal & Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indiana infant mortality rates reached their lowest level since record keeping began — 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births — which shows the work by the Tippecanoe County Health Department’s FIMR team. The team will continue to promote safe sleep practices and better prenatal care to keep these rates decreasing. Star City News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Newton senior pitcher Sydney Rainford led her team to win the IHSAA 1A state softball title with 17 strikeouts and a complete game—delivering her final high school game—and a 2-0 victory over Clay City at Bittinger Stadium while over 500 fans cheered the win. Journal & Courier
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wea Creek Orchard's Annual Sunflower Festival
Time TBA — Wea Creek Orchard — Check website for details — Celebrate the beauty of sunflowers at this annual community festival.
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