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Lafayette
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders kicked off Start With Hello Week at Wea Ridge Middle School Tuesday when Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski + Representative Sheila Klinker and local fire and rescue personnel visited students to encourage inclusion through the program created by Sandy Hook Promise. Star City News
- ➤ Mad Mushroom Pizza donated 100% of Wednesday's sales to Tippecanoe senior services—its first Day of Giving to aid local seniors. Star City News
- ➤ United Way of Greater Lafayette is hosting a silent auction for special Purdue memorabilia and experiences that include floor side seat tickets for Purdue basketball, a post-practice meet-and-greet with head coach Matt Painter, and Mackey Arena tours—bidding runs online until Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Star City News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the McDonald’s at Tippecanoe Mall on Sagamore Parkway held a fundraiser for the family of employee Melanie Pogue, who died in a vehicle accident on South Street — with 20% of proceeds donated from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Star City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greater Lafayette Commerce held its Business Expo today—120 local companies gathered to network and share strategies to lower rising costs while boosting brand exposure in Lafayette. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University set a new record by receiving nearly 87,000 applications for the 2025 class—this marks the 14th consecutive year records have been broken. The university admitted a smaller class and some international students postponed their start as they wait for visas. Star City News
- ➤ Carroll High School was named week four Student Section of the Week for its rowdy support at Friday Night Frenzy— the team will compete in week five Friday at 11:00. WLFI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Research from the Indiana Youth Institute shows that one in five Indiana children between 2 and 19 live with obesity—studies with Jump IN for Healthy Kids note nearly 40 percent of central Indiana kids are obese and an 83 percent increase occurred among children aged 2 to 5 from 2014 to 2023. WLFI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Questions remain over whether Purdue football will win at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday—fans wait as the team aims to show its progress. Purdue basketball will reveal its lineup plans for the season soon. Journal & Courier
- ➤ McCutcheon Running Back Tyler Brigham is named Athlete of the Week by WLFI in Lafayette, recognizing his strong performance in recent games. The award spotlights his skills on the field and his role in advancing local sports. WLFI
- ➤ Mark LeBeau, who spent four years at West Lafayette and learned winning habits from Tri-County coaching, was named head baseball coach on Monday, Sept. 15—he brings a strong background that includes American Legion and state title experience. He now leads a young team with four freshmen as the program looks to build on nine sectional championships after two losing seasons. Journal & Courier
- ➤ At the season’s midway mark, Lafayette area high school football players have posted notable stats in passing, touchdowns, rushing, tackles, sacks, and interceptions—Trysten Barrett logged 1,246 passing yards while Ledger Shaffer led with five interceptions over four weeks of play. Journal & Courier
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Looking Forward, Glancing Back
10 AM – 6 PM — Artists' Own — Free entry — Explore Joanne Kuhn Titolo's art exhibition that reflects on past and future.
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Bright Forest Family Painting Class
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Unleash your creativity in a family-friendly painting class for ages 7 and up.
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Afternoon Tea and Tour
2-4 p.m. — The Haan Museum of Indiana Art — $50 – $60 — Enjoy an elegant tea party with conversation and custom blended teas in celebration of Lafayette's Bicentennial.
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Star City Nights
6-11:55 p.m. — Downtown Lafayette Historic District — Free entry — Experience a night under the stars with live music, local vendors, and delicious dining options.
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Warrant with Lita Ford and Firehouse Concert
3:30-10:30 p.m. — Loeb Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to hits like 'Cherry Pie' and 'Heaven' with Warrant and Lita Ford.
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Art on the Wabash 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Tapawingo Park — Free entry — Experience local artistry and vibrant live music in a beautiful park setting.
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Stephie James Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — $10 ADV — Experience an incredible night of Retro-Pop, Soul, and Rock&Roll with special guest cuzzin eddy.
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Direct From Sweden - A Tribute to ABBA
7:30-9 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic hits of ABBA performed live in a tribute show that captures the essence of their music.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers at Purdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball
8 p.m. — Holloway Gymnasium — As Low As $224 — Witness an exciting volleyball showdown as the Cornhuskers take on the Boilermakers.
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Free In-Person Coding Workshop for Kids
11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Comfort Inn Lafayette I-65 — Free entry — Dive into robotics with expert guidance in this hands-on workshop for kids aged 7-14.
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