Good morning, Lafayette.

The renovated carousel at Columbian Park opened on Monday, June 22 and features rideable animal figures such as a poison dart frog, flamingo and eagle built by Barrango Carousels.

Starship will remove its delivery robots from Purdue as it shifts focus to grocery and hot food delivery in cities; the campus wind down will affect operations when students return in the fall.

Wawa Lafayette celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday morning as long lines formed for free T-shirts and initial promotions.

The new store—its first to partner with Ionna—hosted a hoagie-making contest between local first responders and aims to create roughly 1,400 jobs through ongoing expansion.

A new mural of Amelia Earhart now adorns the wall at Wanderlust Coffee Roasters downtown, created as part of an effort to honor influential local women and captured in a promotional film shot on June 22 + the work has brought renewed interest in local art.

Local DAR planners aim to launch an annual Amelia Earhart Festival this fall to honor the pioneer with a mural, a live performance at the Indiana Veterans Home on July 4, and family activities throughout Lafayette (pending a matching grant).

The event reflects the community’s call to celebrate Lafayette’s women.

Greater Lafayette is set to grow with new investments — including the ongoing restoration of the historic theater downtown and upcoming projects by SK Hynix and Sustainea.

Economic development leaders have secured financing and grants while planning infrastructure upgrades to build a stronger workforce in the region.

Lafayette School Corporation Superintendent Les Huddle announced he will retire when the 2026 to 2027 school year ends.

The Board of Trustees will soon begin selecting a new leader (public feedback is accepted online until July 10).

Local fire officials and a fireworks store gave safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations.

They advised having one designated safety person, keeping children at a safe distance, soaking fireworks for disposal (at least 24 hours), and following county-established lighting times starting June 29, with July 4 fireworks permitted from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Franciscan Health Lafayette is marking Cancer Survivors Month with support groups and educational workshops that help patients with treatment and follow-up care.

Providers invite individuals in treatment or remission to share experiences and gain tips+ resources from available Cancer Center services.

Houston Rockets will sign undrafted Purdue center Oscar Cluff for the summer league, running from July 9 to 19 (his chance to show off his rebounding and scoring skills).

Cluff averaged 10.6 points and 7.5 rebounds last season and helped Purdue win Big Ten Tournament honors.

Purdue's men’s basketball team will tour Canada this summer in a four-game series.

They will play in British Columbia from July 25 to July 29 (with a visit to Whistler) before returning on Aug. 1.

Purdue men's basketball will play four exhibition games in the Vancouver area starting on July 25 at Langara College and ending July 29 at Capilano University (their first international trip since 2023 due to a new NCAA rule).

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.

Monroeville Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — The Stables Event Center — Food trucks and full bar available — Enjoy a night of live music with seating for all ages.

Everyday Improv

7-8 p.m. — MatchBOX Coworking Studio — Entry details not specified — Explore your comedic side with Judson Wright through improvised performances.