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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe County prosecutors said Lafayette police acted properly during a May 21 Maple Street welfare check after a domestic violence call led officers to force entry following 12 minutes trying to contact a woman believed to be at risk+Indiana State Police confirmed the actions were lawful. Star City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flourish Studio and Classroom is partnering with Civic Theatre to create a mural as local students danced and painted the theater’s garage. The summer camp runs from Monday to Friday and teaches kids the artistic steps needed to design interactive public art that shows Civic Theatre's inclusive message. Journal & Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University has been honored with Indiana’s Tier One Collegiate Purple Star award (recognizing its support for military students) from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, with the honor applied to its West Lafayette, Northwest and Fort Wayne campuses. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette is reviewing a proposal to build new apartments for homeless seniors and veterans on city-owned land next to the Lafayette Public Works campus+ the project must earn rezoning approval before construction begins. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IU Health announced a new Greater Lafayette Community Growth Project that will build the first full service hospital on the west side along with a state-of-the-art cancer center and renovations to existing medical offices. The construction will start in 2026 and the hospital will open by mid 2028, adding over 200 new full time health care jobs (29 physicians and 69 nurses included). Star City News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com shows that median home sale prices in Tippecanoe County for April reached $290,500, up from $290,000 in March and 20.3% higher than last April. Single-family home prices rose modestly to $292,000 while sales prices for condominiums and townhomes fell. Journal & Courier
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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Art in the Park: Family Fun Night
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Armstrong Park — Free entry — Celebrate the finale of the Art in the Park festival with outdoor games, local art vendors and food trucks.
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Daddy Daughter Date Night
6-8 p.m. — Faith East Community Center — $40 for a dad and daughter couple, $15 for each additional daughter — Enjoy a magical evening of dinner and dance under the stars.
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Wine Down for WoodHaven
6-8 p.m. — Wildcat Creek Winery — Ticket required — Enjoy a relaxing evening with wine tastings and support the animals at WoodHaven Rescue Farm.
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Repair Cafe
10 AM – 12 PM — Northend Community Center — Free entry — Bring your broken items and get instant help with repairs on appliances, bikes, and electronics.
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Cyberinfrastructure for FAIR Science Workshop
1:00 AM — Purdue University — Participant support funds available — Enhance your research data skills with hands-on tutorials and interactive sessions.
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The Arts Federation Gallery Exhibitions
Aug 8-29 — The Arts Federation — Free entry — Explore inspiring works by Maura Orvis, Katherine Dean & Christina Slayton in three unique exhibitions.
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