Good morning, Lafayette.

Downtown roads are closed today for the Taste of Tippecanoe festival, which returns tomorrow and attracts large crowds plus food, music and community festivities.

Main Street, Riehle Plaza and Second, Third and Fourth Streets remain closed until 5 a.m. Sunday with parking restrictions in place.

Kroger announced on Friday, June 20 that it will close 60 stores by the end of 2026 but it is not clear if any Indiana locations will be affected—The company said the closures represent about 2% of its stores and that affected employees will be offered roles in remaining locations.

Construction at the John Purdue Block is shifted from early Monday to Tuesday due to extreme summer weather—rapid concrete evaporation raised concerns about the finish quality on the job at 48 N.

Second St.

As temperatures rise, the American Red Cross urges residents to drink water every hour, seek shade, and give pets fresh water to avoid heat-related illness.

The group advises outdoor workers to take regular breaks in cool areas + avoid alcohol and caffeine to help prevent dehydration.

Indiana residents face dangerously high temperatures this weekend as the American Red Cross urges everyone to drink water every hour, avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks, and visit cooling centers if there is no air conditioning.

The group warns that heat illnesses such as cramps, weakness and confusion could become serious so it is important to take these steps — advice meant to keep the community safe.

Daniel Jacobsen, a 7-foot-4 Purdue sophomore who recovered from a broken tibia early in the season, has been named one of 12 players on the USA Basketball Under-19 team.

He will train at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and will compete in the FIBA World Cup from June 28 to July 6 in Lausanne—he is the seventh Purdue player to join the team since 2015.

Purdue women's basketball held its first open practice for the 2025-26 season on June 19, where freshman Avery Gordon scored with a flick of her wrist and coach Katie Gearlds noted improvements in players like Lana McCarthy and transfer guard Kiki Smith (with all but two players present). Freshman Hila Karsh missed the session due to visa issues, while guard Keona Douwstra is set to join the Netherlands U/20 team in mid-August.

Purdue basketball sophomore Daniel Jacobsen (who got better after a broken tibia two games into the season) is now healthy and ready to help his team rebound (a big help after a tough loss) in upcoming games.

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.

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.

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.

Randy Houser Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Neon Cactus — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sounds of Randy Houser with hits and captivating performances.