Good morning, Lafayette.

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette awarded more than $756K to Lafayette Urban Ministry to expand shelter services for residents facing homelessness.

The grant will help the organization meet a nearly tripled demand in Tippecanoe County.

Industrial Federal Credit Union of Lafayette won the Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union award for the second consecutive year as members praised its focus on building relationships rather than transactions.

The credit union thanked the community for its ongoing support in making this achievement possible.

Purdue University launched weather balloons on Monday for student learning and National Weather Service data collection ahead of severe weather.

Local forecasters said the data improves predictions and helps guide airplane routes.

Purdue has lifted its TikTok ban after addressing security concerns—faculty, staff, and students can use the app on campus WiFi as the university rebuilds its TikTok presence.

New estimates from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study show 100,000 people in Food Finders’ north-central Indiana service area face food insecurity as rising prices and eligibility limits burden many households.

The report highlights county rates up to 18.4 percent, underscoring the community’s need for support.

Franciscan Health partners with Food Finders Food Bank, Indy Hunger Network, and CookingMatters.org to offer Cooking Matters classes teaching healthy recipes beginning Wednesday, Aug.

12 at Food Finders Food Bank (1204 Greenbush Street) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with sessions on Sept. 9, Oct. 14, and Nov. 11.

Gardening experts advise Lafayette gardeners to plant cool-weather crops like leafy greens, root vegetables, herbs, and brassicas in August to ready their yards for fall harvests; experts say timing with the first frost is key & help prevent pests.

Purdue football coach Barry Odom said his team is looking to Indiana’s turnaround (led by coach Curt Cignetti) for hope as Purdue, with seven wins in three seasons, is projected to finish last in the Big Ten this season.

Former Purdue defensive end Ryan Kerrigan will join BTN's on-air team for the upcoming season.

The Muncie native starred at Purdue from 2007 to 2010 and enjoyed a 15-year NFL career after being drafted 16th overall in 2010.

Purdue football coach Barry Odom explained how continuity builds a stronger team ahead of Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 29.

Purdue football is set to start fall camp nearly fully healthy as head coach Barry Odom said only incoming freshman defensive end Max Carmicle remains slightly limited (6-foot-8, 255-pound) after a recent procedure; he is expected to be fully cleared by the second week of camp.

Lake Freeman Brews Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Madam Carroll — Cost varies — Enjoy craft beers from local breweries while cruising beautiful Lake Freeman.

Wine After Work

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Wildcat Creek Winery — Enjoy great wine, live music, and delicious food from local food trucks.