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Lafayette
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy and Tippecanoe Senior Services will offer free air conditioners and fans at Northend Community Center Gym next week from 9 a.m. to noon on August 18—supplies are limited on a first come first served basis to help residents stay cool during the summer heat. Star City News
- ➤ Gabriel Hurt, a 10-year-old boy who is hearing impaired and autistic, was safely located after a nearly 12-hour search in a large cornfield in Tippecanoe Township. Multiple agencies — including local fire, sheriff, Purdue University Police, and state police — worked together to bring him home, where medics evaluated him unharmed. Star City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween has opened a store in Lafayette (2577 Maple Point Drive, next to Citi Trends) and will soon launch a second store at the former JoAnn Fabrics on 311 Sagamore Pkwy N as shoppers prepare for the season. Journal & Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An inmate in his 30s from Monticello died Tuesday night at Tippecanoe County Jail after officers found him unresponsive and attempted aid — Indiana State Police and county sheriff officials are investigating his death with a forensic autopsy scheduled for Thursday — in Lafayette. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Police will increase patrols during the second half of August—aiming to reduce traffic deaths—by urging drivers to arrange a sober ride and asking the public to take keys from intoxicated friends and report suspected drunk drivers. WLFI
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation will start bridge work on I-65 near Battle Ground on August 20, causing lane and ramp closures at State Road 43. The project will continue into September—weather permitting. Star City News
- ➤ State Rep. Craig Haggard launched his challenge against incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Baird in the 4th Congressional District after a campaign event in Plainfield on Aug. 12. Haggard accused Baird's mailers of hinting at a succession plan and reported strong fundraising ahead of the May primary—promising to work hard for his district regardless of who runs. Journal & Courier
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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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Clave Caribe Concert
7-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Cost Info Not Provided — Shake to the vibrant sounds of Lafayette's Latin groove machine Clave Caribe.
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Indiana LTAP Expo 2025
8 AM–5 PM — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience live equipment demonstrations and attend leadership courses in an exciting expo setting.
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Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias, directed by John D. Collier, opens on Sept 4th and runs until Sept 13th!
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