Good morning, Lafayette.

The Healthy Kids Running Series gives children aged two to 18 a five-week chance to run and build confidence at Ross Hills Park from Sep.

13 to Oct. 11; races range from a 50-yard dash to a two-mile run and include a 75-yard adaptive event for children with disabilities.

The Lafayette Street and Sanitation Department announced that starting Sept.

1, brush and yard waste will no longer be picked up from alleys. Residents must leave waste at the street side and follow guidelines — including load limits and waste separation rules — for safe, efficient collection.

Gov. Braun has ordered flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

1 to honor Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at age 80. The order comes as her Imagination Library reached every county in Indiana this year — a milestone in her legacy.

A portion of 50 West between 500 North and Kalberer Road in West Lafayette will close on or after August 31 for a roundabout installation near three schools — Battleground Middle, Burnett Creek Elementary, and Harrison High.

County officials urge drivers to plan alternate routes to reduce backups.

Tippecanoe ambulance service is rolling out new software & vehicles to cut response times, said director Darrell Clase, aiming to speed up emergency care for local residents.

The Arconic Foundation erased $6.1M in medical debt for over 4,200 Tippecanoe County families while its $200,000 donation helped clear $30M nationwide and ambassador Scott Greeson urged local partners to explore Undue Medical Debt solutions.

Purdue football coach Kelvin Green said his defensive tackle group will be tasked with a more aggressive attack as the team prepares for its upcoming game.

His comments come following calls for a stronger interior strategy.