Good morning, Lafayette.

Auto mechanic Vince Gochenour advises checking for car leaks and gauges ahead of Labor Day weekend, while Assistant Fire Chief Todd Budd urges drivers to slow down and leave extra space for roadside breakdowns (water and phone chargers are recommended).

Millions of Hoosiers are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend to destinations including Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, New York and Chicago.

AAA’s Greg Seiter (a travel agent) advises travelers to plan ahead as heavy traffic and rising flight prices are anticipated.

This Saturday, the Wabash Valley Astronomical Society will host an open house at the West Lafayette Observatory from 7-10 p.m. with a presentation by Scott Sudhoff (Purdue University) and telescope viewing outside, weather permitting.

A new underwater robot developed at Purdue by professor Yu She and six students offers three movement modes+drift, glide, and thrust to help researchers study aquatic environments.

The team will soon work to add autonomous features that let the robot choose the best mode during missions.

Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette will host an information day for prospective nurses on Friday, Sept.

25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Representatives will answer questions (admission, registration, curriculum and financial aid) about pursuing a nursing career.

Governor Braun extended Indiana’s gas tax holiday for another month on Thursday, suspending both the gas excise and usage taxes to save drivers about 60 cents per gallon + keeping the measure in effect for its sixth consecutive month.

Former West Lafayette Police Chief Dan Marvin, who served from 1985 until his retirement in 2015 (including leading as chief from 1998 to 2007), passed away at 62.

His long service left a lasting mark on the community.

Residents can escape the heat at Lafayette Urban Ministry’s free cooling center available today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering restrooms and bottled water — while Duke Energy shares energy-saving tips and offers its Summer Energy Credit Assistance Program in Tippecanoe County.

Lafayette's Jeffersonian received the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority's Statewide Excellence in Affordable Housing Award in the Senior Category.

The affordable senior housing opened in December 2025 and was fully leased by March 2026, built by Homestead Resources + local partners.

Purdue volleyball honored Kenna Wollard as an honorary starter at Mackey Arena during their Sept.

2 match against Georgia. Sidelined by a health issue, she watched as her team won the game with a strong effort (she will be off the court for a while).

Faith Christian senior Kelsey Olehy reached 1,000 assists in a 3-2 comeback win over South Newton on Thursday, Sept.

3. Her key set in the fourth round pushed the Eagles ahead (a milestone achieved in just three seasons) during a hard-fought match at their home court.

College football is in full swing as Week 1 kicks off with Indiana State vs. Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium tonight at 7 p.m. ET (on Big Ten Network) while Sling offers flexible viewing passes from $4.99 for games starting Thursday, Sept.

3.

Purdue football will start its season tonight at Ross Ade Stadium when the Boilermakers host Indiana State in extreme heat; fans may bring one sealed water bottle and former Purdue star Travis Dorsch serves as honorary captain + the team aims to improve on last season's record.