Good morning, Lafayette.

A local Purdue student group held a fundraiser on campus offering traditional Nepali food donated by Momo and Beyond to help those affected by recent devastating floods in Nepal.

Funds went directly to Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund (a direct donation channel).

A Lafayette police officer who volunteered at Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks recalled how the experience shaped his commitment to public service — his memory underscores the lasting impact of that day on our community.

Imagination Station hosts its 25th annual Hands On Transportation Day tomorrow, Sept.

12, at 600 N 4th St from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—kids will explore vehicles like bulldozers, cop cars, a helicopter and Tesla, with an early helicopter takeoff before 1:30 p.m.

Artist Nick Mendel created an IU football-inspired artwork that will be auctioned later this month to support the Mendoza Family Fund plus National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti signed it on Aug.

28, and limited-edition prints will follow.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced over $100,000 in youth literacy grants for schools, libraries and nonprofits, including the Hanna Community Center in Lafayette and other local partners in Frankfort, Crawfordsville and Flora.

Applications for the 2027 grant cycle will be available online.

During Purdue's game against Indiana State, team captain and cornerback Hudauri Hines delivered a motivational halftime speech to boost his teammates during a key moment.

Harrison and Lafayette Jeff will face off Friday night in a storied county football rivalry (with Harrison starting rookie quarterback Easton Foley) as both teams adjust after recent setbacks and build on last week's performances.

Purdue football meets Wake Forest in its second season game tomorrow at noon at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Fans can watch on FS1 or listen on WAZY-FM 96.5 (also heard on Purdue Global Sports Network).

A Clark County judge granted former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn a fifth year of eligibility by issuing a temporary restraining order on the NCAA rule, provided he withdraws from professional draft representation.

Purdue transfer Fame Ijeboi recorded 117 yards and a touchdown on Friday night at Ross-Ade Stadium, even after a 63-yard run was nullified.

He said he joined Purdue to change the program and will build on that performance in Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Purdue women’s basketball unveiled a 2026-27 non-conference schedule featuring an exhibition on Oct.

24 at Mackey Arena and games starting Nov. 2 against IU Indy, Eastern Michigan, Florida State and others—nine home contests, two neutral-site games and one road game in total.