Good morning, Lafayette.

Sophie Royer, a 2025 Central Catholic graduate and 4-H presenter, was crowned the Supreme Livestock Showman at the Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair while showcasing her skills with livestock in cowboy boots, a white shirt, and jeans.

She became the third family member to win the title and honored her late friend Jamie Stockdale (shown by her purple ribbon) with visible emotion.

Land O Lakes & Keystone Coop donated $6,000 and 40,000 pounds of mac and cheese to Food Finders Food Bank, which will use the donation to support people in need.

Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office advises drivers to keep a safe distance from reckless drivers—avoid following them home, leave extra space at stoplights, skip eye contact, and call police if threatened to help reduce road rage incidents.

The City of Lafayette is hosting free workshops on heat pump technology at several locations starting July 30th, where residents and businesses will learn how heat pumps save energy, reduce emissions and offer rebates.

The sessions are part of the city’s Heat Pump Accelerator pilot program in partnership with Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute and Slipstream—targeted to homeowners, renters, landlords, small businesses and community organizations.

McCutcheon senior and Beef captain Claire DeFreese led her team to win the 2025 Greased Watermelon Race at the Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair in Lafayette by beating the 2024 champion Sheep.

Team members said rigorous practice sessions were key to their victory—according to participants.

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.