Good morning, Lafayette.

Local nonprofits received $3M from the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette after a competitive review of 42 proposals that selected five projects.

The funding, provided by Lilly Endowment Inc., will support housing improvements, shelter expansion and upgrades at Camp Straight Arrow.

Nearly 2,000 West Lafayette residents lost power after an object contacted power lines a little after 3 p.m. on Jul.

30 (Duke Energy said service was expected to be restored by 5:30 p.m.).

Local produce sellers report strong business as residents choose roadside fresh picks over grocery options.

Logan Phillips and Kaiden Konkle note busy days with long lines—showing a growing shift to healthy, farm-to-table food.

Local seniors from McCutcheon and Harrison High Schools are painting reserved parking spots— a time-honored tradition that captures their memories and future plans before starting their final school year.

Families and friends gather in the evenings at the schools to join the creative celebration.

The Salvation Army will provide free backpacks and school supplies at its annual Tools For Schools event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the River City Community Center, helping students start the new school year.

Purdue's interim president Mitch Daniels is in West Lafayette working with trustees to recruit a permanent leader and address challenges like growing enrollment, housing strain, and the role of AI in education before fall classes begin Aug.

24th — details on plans are still emerging.

Drivers face lane restrictions on I-65 near the Wabash River and Swisher Road as INDOT works to expand travel lanes.

Two lanes remain open in each direction, and the construction is expected to last up to two weeks.

Indiana Medicaid will offer select GLP-1 medications to eligible members after Gov. Mike Braun directed the Family and Social Services Administration to join the Balance Demonstration.

The program, involving manufacturers (Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk), will lower costs to $85 per member per month after federal contributions.

Gov. Mike Braun announced on July 30 that Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration will join the federal BALANCE demonstration to help eligible Medicaid members with obesity cover weight loss drug costs (manufacturers will charge $245 per month with the state paying $85).

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne spent his offseason training in Texas & at the Manning Passing Academy to boost his performance for the upcoming season.

Purdue receiver DeNylon Morrissette said the football team built unity last offseason through team-building events like paintball+bowling to strengthen bonds ahead of the season.

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.