Good morning, Lafayette.

The 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony begins Friday at 8:30 a.m. at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds (mayors Tony Roswarski and Erin Easter, Commissioner Tracy Brown, public safety and military officials, and Jeff High School Varsity Singers will mark the event with colors, a 21-gun salute and Taps).

Lafayette residents recalled where they were on Sept.

11, describing shock, confusion, and lasting memories from that tragic morning. Local veteran Robert Theodorow and others stress the importance of sharing these experiences with the next generation.

A remembrance service is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 a.m. at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds to honor those lost in the September 11 attacks; local mayors, public safety officers and military personnel will lead reflections with a musical performance and a 21-gun salute.

St. Boniface GermanFest returns this Saturday, Sept.

12 at 318 North 9th Street with polka music, German beer & family fun. The festival marks 21 years of heritage with 15 kegs ready, while tickets cost $5 and children under 12 attend free.

Purdue University is ranked #3 among public universities and #7 overall in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings with a score of 76.9, based on 12 measures of student views, campus speech policies and how schools handle speech issues.

Klondike Elementary’s PE teacher Andrea Bornino was surprised with First Tee’s National Teacher of the Year award on Wednesday morning at a school assembly.

The award came with a $12,500 check to buy new equipment and support youth programs.

Lafayette educator Kristen Weintraut received an award from Custom Ink today for expanding global learning for Central Catholic students—her program grew from 9 in 2012 to over 60 last summer while raising funds to help cover travel costs.

Lafayette City Council approved today two 10-year tax abatements to support an $890M expansion at Caterpillar’s Large Engine Center+ including $540M for real estate and $350M for personal property investments.

The decision brings the company’s total local investment to $1.6B with nearly 2,000 jobs.

Dr. Brittany Sherron joined Franciscan Physician Network Obstetrics and Gynecology in Lafayette.

The doctor earned her degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and finished her training at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis while focusing on high-risk pregnancies and small-cut surgery techniques.

West Lafayette sophomore Linden Xiang posted a perfect 5-0 week on court, earning Athlete of the Week with dominant wins including two straight-set 6-0 shutouts + a decisive victory over tougher teams.

The tennis squad will face Lafayette Jefferson today as Xiang continues to refine his game.

Purdue players preview Saturday's game against Wake Forest at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Junior linebacker Jojo Hayden and sophomore running back Fame Ijeboi expressed confidence in building on last Friday’s 44-19 win as the team looks to start 2-0 this season.

Former Purdue basketball player Trey Kaufman-Renn received a temporary restraining order on Wed, Sept.

9 from Clark County Circuit Court No. 6 that stops the NCAA from denying his eligibility based on his five college seasons + professional status. He is allowed to pursue a sixth season though he still may not sign a professional contract while a hearing for a preliminary injunction is pending.

On Wednesday night, #14 Purdue Volleyball swept IU Indy at Holloway Gym (the match showcased energy and precise plays).