Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Lafayette.
At the Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair on July 22, families experienced a range of activities at the fairgrounds — including a fun slide, horse and pony shows, and interactive displays like fishing games and Lego exhibits.
The event brought local residents together to explore 4-H exhibits and enjoy various games and rides.
A tanker truck exploded at SwiftFuels on U.S. 52 near West Lafayette today, prompting a large fire response with no injuries as firefighters extinguished the flames within 20 minutes and continue investigating the cause — officials say the air remains safe.
Garcia's Pizza In A Pan, the beloved hangout from Chauncey Hill Mall that closed in the mid-'90s due to drive-through pressure, may return to Lafayette if owner Ralph Senn finds a buyer to update the pizza-by-the-slice concept—Senn expects a sale in the next few years—offering fans a chance to relive its nostalgic charm.
A consumer watchdog group found that Indiana residents saw an average electric bill increase of more than $28 per month over the past year, with data showing NIPSCO customers experienced a $50 jump.
Advocates criticized state lawmakers for shifting risk to rate payers — calling for policy changes to better share rising costs — as utilities invested in grid upgrades.
Today, state leaders announced that 11 food banks will receive $2 million to help feed over a million Hoosiers, including many children facing food insecurity.
The funds, allocated from the biennial budget, will support pantries, soup kitchens + community organizations statewide.
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.
Lauren Daigle Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Lauren Daigle live in concert.
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