Good morning, Lafayette.

The Strand is hosting Strands of Hope this Friday, Sept.

18 at 4 p.m. in downtown Lafayette, where knitters and crocheters can create warm wearable items to help those facing homelessness (aiming for 300 items). Donors may also drop off yarn during business hours to support the event.

Honor Flight of Greater Lafayette carried 84 veterans from a tour of Washington D.C. monuments on Sept.

16 and returned them to Purdue Airport near downtown, where a crowd gathered (including scouts and biker groups) to welcome them with surprise mail call letters.

The Greater Lafayette Business Expo was held at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds today — over 100 local businesses networked to market services and connect with potential clients.

Broktoberfest begins today at Brokerage Brewing Company (2516 Covington St) in West Lafayette.

The free annual festival offers specialty beers, live music, food trucks and games through Sept. 20.

Purdue University awarded its first Neil Armstrong Space Prize to the SpaceX landing team during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The five engineers, including Lars Blackmore (a key developer of Falcon 9’s reusable booster technology), advanced cost-saving space launches.

Purdue University’s Women in Aviation International chapter is hosting Girls in Aviation Day for local girls ages 8 to 18 on Saturday, Sept.

19 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Niswonger Aviation Technology Building in West Lafayette. The free event will offer hands-on crafts, aircraft displays, and career insights.

Dr. Katie Reckard will become Lafayette School Corporation's superintendent in 2027 when she takes over from retiring Les Huddle.

She brings 25 years of public education experience and plans to build on the district's strong programs.

The Wabash River Enhancement Corporation is recruiting volunteers for its Sampling Blitz on Sept.

18 and 19. Volunteers will choose three-hour shifts between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day + receive training and supplies to test and learn about local waterways.

Candidates for congressional, state and local offices pitched their qualifications and discussed key issues like agriculture, education and economic development Tuesday evening at Wea Creek Orchard in Lafayette.

The Tippecanoe County Farm Bureau hosted the forum ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

Purdue University opened the new Pickett Chaney Pickleball & Tennis Complex with 18 courts following student input for a needed facility.

The Recreational Sports Center event included a $275,000 endowment to the official Purdue Pickleball Club and a tournament as students, professors and the community joined to play.

Purdue women's basketball unveiled its Big Ten schedule for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, Sept.

16. The schedule outlines key matchups including Minnesota on Dec. 6, Penn State on Dec. 29, and two contests with Indiana throughout the conference.

Jackson Berryman overcame limited opportunities in high school (due to his 6-8 frame) and earned a starting role in Purdue football’s first two games.

He now looks to boost the team’s performance as the season continues.

Purdue's injury report ahead of the Saturday UCLA game shows that left guard Brock Brownfield, who left the Wake Forest game early, is not listed while left tackle Joey Tanona remains doubtful because of a left ankle injury from training camp.

Purdue men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season was released Sept.

16 and shows an exhibition opener with Ball State on Oct. 18, followed by matchups including series against NCAA Tournament teams and Big Ten rivals like Indiana. The schedule highlights tough road trips and steep tests in conference play.