Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette Transitional Housing Center CEO Jennifer Layton revealed plans to transform public land off McCarty Street into 26 one-bedroom apartments for homeless and veterans—aimed to be near hospitals and the VA to ease access to services.

Further planning is needed before construction begins to address the rising housing crisis for seniors and those on fixed incomes.

Christopher Morgan—43, a man from Stockwell with a long criminal history and designated as a habitual offender—is charged with Level 4 felony burglary and Class A misdemeanor theft after stealing electronics from a Purdue housing cooperative on July 7.

Southern Airways will stop offering flights from Purdue Airport after August 5, and SkyWest Airlines will begin daily United Express flights with the opening of the Amelia Earhart Terminal—an update Purdue officials said supports future travel for local students and residents.

Purdue expressed gratitude to Southern Airways for helping restart service last year and welcomed the new partnership as part of the airport's expansion.

Over the weekend, students ages 8 to 11 competed for the Little Miss and Mister titles in Tippecanoe County’s 4‑H competition — Kate Korty from Hershey Elementary won Little Miss and Ezra Hayden from Faith Christian won Little Mister while runners-up were Stella Fox of West Lafayette Elementary, Naytalia Randle of Mintonye Elementary, Jack Heerdink of Faith Christian and Declan Slaughterbeck of Mayflower Mill Elementary. The Tippecanoe County 4‑H Fair will be held from July 18th to July 26th.

Drivers in Lafayette face lane restrictions today at the intersection of McCarty Lane and Park East Boulevard—crews are installing a new roundabout and a temporary traffic signal to manage the flow.

The project will connect South Street to State Road 38 and extend St. Francis Boulevard to meet the new Park East Boulevard—drivers are advised to consider alternate routes during construction.

Hartford Bakery Inc. is recalling six lots of its Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf sold at Kroger and Walmart in Indiana and other states after some loaves were found to contain visible hazelnuts that were not declared on the packaging+ customers with nut allergies should return the products for a refund.

Hartford Bakery Inc. is recalling six lots of Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf bread sold at Kroger and Walmart in Indiana because undeclared hazelnuts were found in the packaging.

Consumers with nut allergies are urged to return the product for a refund — one report of digestive discomfort was noted but no serious injuries have been reported — to avoid potential reactions.

Purdue basketball recruit Omer Mayer scored 24 points and recorded 11 assists as Israel beat Poland 91-75 on Monday, and he made 4 of 8 three-pointers in the game.

The 18-year-old averaged 17 points and 6.3 assists in the tournament and will play Romania on Wednesday in the Round of 16.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.