Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette is fundraising for its inaugural Amelia Earhart Festival that will celebrate the aviatrix’s time in the city through art, music and history.

If the city reaches its goal, IHCDA’s CreatINg Places will receive a $50,000 grant to support the festival—donations must be pledged soon.

A time capsule sealed during Tippecanoe County’s bicentennial in 2000 was opened today — revealing letters, photos and memorabilia that capture local memories — according to Commissioner Tracy Brown.

The items provide a glimpse into the county’s heritage as it marks its 200th anniversary.

Purdue University expanded its Cornerstone program to include new civic learning, research and community engagement initiatives, now serving over 10,000 students at its West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses — featuring the new Cornerstone Institute for Civic Thought that integrates liberal arts with technical training to build informed citizenry.

Local residents in Lafayette can safely watch the partial solar eclipse today, Aug.

12, by using certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector (NASA and the American Astronomical Society offer guidance). The event begins around 11:34 a.m. with its peak at 1:46 p.m. ET.

The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1 billion with the next drawing scheduled for tonight — a local Meijer sold a $50,000 winning ticket in June that has increased interest among residents in playing regularly.

Indiana State Police K-9 Rich will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K-9s sponsored by Heather & David Jans.

The vest is set for delivery within 10 weeks and will feature an embroidered note honoring its sponsors.

Franciscan Physician Network in Lafayette added board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner Julie Langston to its Obstetrics & Gynecology team today.

Langston earned her advanced nursing degrees from IUPUI and Indiana University Kokomo.

Purdue football coach Charles Clark said the team received valuable experience from the transfer portal while discussing the roles of corners and safeties in strengthening its passing game.

He expects the added depth to boost the defense in upcoming matches.