Good morning, Lafayette.

The Lafayette Police Department invites residents to National Night Out today from 4-7 p.m. at Columbian Park where families can meet local officers and enjoy demonstrations, food trucks, train rides + play areas in a free event focused on public safety.

Residents in Lafayette witnessed a nearly full lunar eclipse last night; the moon was 96% covered by Earth’s shadow, peaking at 12:12 a.m. Friday — clear skies in the Midwest helped observers enjoy the event.

State and local leaders marked a groundbreaking for SK Hynix’s planned semiconductor facility today at Purdue University while residents in nearby neighborhoods raised concerns about safety and zoning changes.

Neighbors said they will continue seeking transparency as construction moves forward.

On Tuesday, the Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County held an Overdose Remembrance & Awareness Event featuring a free dinner & resource sharing.

Local leaders including Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter, Commissioner Tracy Brown and Sheriff Bob Goldsmith attended as a proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day was shared.

Firefighters in West Lafayette face extreme heat and long shifts that increase their risk for fatigue and heat-related illness as they battle wildfires.

Purdue experts say better rest and hydration are needed to help crews cope with the severe summer conditions.

Leaders from Franciscian Health, IU Health, and Parkview Health met at the Greater Lafayette Commerce Quarterly Development Series Thursday to discuss expanding local health care services (including new facilities and workforce improvements) and investments.

They stressed partnering with community stakeholders to meet growing needs.

Purdue football is boosting its defensive line with new transfers and returning players to energize the season—Coach Kelvin Green highlighted the mix-and-match approach with transfer Curt Neal, Wisdom Simms, and Rodney Lora.

Purdue volleyball will open its season against No. 13 Creighton at 7 p.m. today (at Sanford Pentagon) as coach Dave Shondell works to blend new talent with returning leaders amid a tougher Big Ten schedule.

The game airs on Fox.

Travis Terrell Jr., a quick transfer from Jackson State, is proving his worth in Purdue’s preseason camp with his tough running and sharp cuts—mixing up a room of larger backs.

Coaches say his speed and dynamic play add needed spark to the offense.