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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families in Lafayette enjoyed a busy summer with vacations, swim lessons, zoo camp and visits to local parks while also stopping by frozen custard shops; parents are now getting their kids ready for school with activities such as picking out book bags. Lafayette School Corporation begins classes Wednesday—Tippecanoe County Schools resume on August 12. Star City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smoke from Canadian wildfires has made the air unhealthy for sensitive groups in Indiana and several other states, AirNow data showed as of Monday, Aug 4. Health officials say fine particles like PM2.5 can cause coughing and chest tightness — people with asthma are urged to exercise caution — as officials continue to monitor air quality. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Indiana State Fair visitors to check for unclaimed money at his booth—located in the Mercantile Building and open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (except Mondays) from August 1 to August 17. Officials say many Hoosiers have money waiting to be claimed from uncashed checks, utility refunds, and dormant bank accounts. Star City News
- ➤ CityBus in Lafayette will offer free rides from Aug. 11 to Aug. 23 as riders get a chance to set up EZfare accounts with automatic fare capping. Sunday service ended on Aug. 3 and CityBus FLEX ended on Aug. 8 while a redesigned route network and extended Saturday service now serve busy corridors — changes aimed at better meeting community needs. Journal & Courier
- ➤ The Lafayette Police Department welcomed two new officers after they were sworn in on August 1 by Mayor Tony Roswarski—Officers Tanner Dold and Eric Brands bring valuable experience and strong commitment to serve Lafayette— as they begin their duties. Star City News
- ➤ West Lafayette will hold a public hearing on August 12 at Margerum City Hall to gather input on planned Soldiers Home Road and Sagamore ramp improvements—featuring wider sidewalks, a new roundabout, and safer intersections. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and community members may also join via livestream—ensuring their voices shape the project. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette will begin a free seven‐week workshop on September 8—designed to help seniors prevent falls—by offering Monday sessions at 10 a.m. in Room AG410 until October 20. Journal & Courier
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter said that adding Oscar Cluff and Omer Mayer strengthens the team by giving the Boilermakers more options on the court — he explained that the players bring different skills that fill various roles this season. Journal & Courier
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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.
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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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