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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, residents in Greater Lafayette joined a 'No Kings' protest that began in West Lafayette and moved through Lafayette to show their voices. Families, children, and veterans gathered to hear speeches, visit booths, and eat from food trucks at Tapawingo Park (one person made an offensive remark). WLFI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Wild Wings closed its location at 360 Brown Street in Levee Plaza in West Lafayette — Dutch Bros will open its new shop off Shenandoah Drive in Lafayette today. Star City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Indiana have increased nearly 17 cents over the past week to $3.16 per gallon—experts say prices will rise further as the conflict between Israel and Iran drives up oil costs. WLFI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette is bracing for more wasps, mosquitoes, and flies as warm, humid weather arrives (pest management expert Jeromy Smith warned that water retention in planters boosts mosquito breeding). Local resident Kyle Hinsberger noted fewer pests so far (experts advise reducing indoor moisture to keep bugs out). Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Lafayette residents must note that regular trash and recycling collection will run on Thursday, June 19 — while yard waste collection is suspended on Friday, June 20 as the Street and Sanitation Department observes Juneteenth. WLFI
- ➤ Lafayette drivers face nighttime lane closures on I-65 between Swisher Road & County Road 600 North until early July as crews pave the road. The project timeline may change if the weather affects the work. WLFI
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Incoming Lafayette Jeff wide receiver Omar Williams announced his commitment to Northern Illinois on Monday evening after catching scouts’ attention with a four-touchdown half in 2024 — he finished with 64 receptions, 931 yards, and 16 touchdowns and becomes the second player from his school to join the NIU program. Journal & Courier
- ➤ After a national title game loss in 2024 and a Sweet 16 defeat in 2025, Purdue basketball prepares for the 2025-26 season with new recruits and returning stars. Coach Painter rebuilt the team by adding talent including returning injured Daniel Jacobsen and fresh signings to boost rebounding and rim protection — setting up a season where Purdue aims to contend for a national title. Journal & Courier
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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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Greater Lafayette World Series 2025
Tournament Schedule — Jul 16-20 — Loeb Stadium — Entry Fee Applicable — Watch international youth teams compete in an exciting baseball tournament.
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