Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue football will be without defensive lineman TJ Lindsey—who tore his right ACL last week—as he undergoes surgery on Tuesday, leaving him sidelined for the rest of the season. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue lost to Notre Dame by 56-30 on Saturday after a 2-hour lightning delay changed the game's pace, and the Boilermakers will use their bye week to fix defensive issues before facing No.8 Illinois. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football's Ryan Browne and Devin Mockobee scored a trick play touchdown against Notre Dame on Saturday. The play tied the teams 7—7 with 10:58 remaining in the first quarter and was the first trick touchdown for both players. Journal & Courier
- ➤ On Saturday, Purdue fell 56-30 to Notre Dame as its defense failed to make key stops—such as allowing a 100-yard kickoff return—even though Spencer Porath made all his field goals. The team struggled with its running game and now faces an off week. Journal & Courier
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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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Lafayette Family YMCA Trunk-or-Treat
Evening — YMCA of Lafayette Indiana — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family by exploring creatively decorated trunks filled with treats.
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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Ross–Ade Stadium — Registration Fee — Lace up for the 14th Annual race event attracting over 4,000 competitors.
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