Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette Urban Ministry's Hunger Hike raised over $75k during a seven-week fundraiser at Columbian Park.

Organizers said the event will return next year to support local families in need.

Ace Hardware officially announced its 2027 Color of the Year, Vantage Point (inspired by dawn and dusk), a blue tone designed to add warmth to home interiors.

Locals can visit Ace to learn about the new collection and explore quality, easy-to-use paint options.

Star City Nights returns to downtown Lafayette this Thursday with free live music on the main stage + performances throughout downtown, offering visitors a chance to shop, dine, and enjoy local art in the creative district.

RMHS art students are painting pumpkins donated by Top Banana Farm Market for the Haunted Hallway event — the hands-on project, delivered by M and W Trucking, could spark a Pumpkin Wars contest to raise funds for new art room paintbrushes.

After a teenager was struck crossing Klondike Road last week, local residents are urging safety improvements.

Wabash Township Trustee Angel Valentin asked Tippecanoe County Commissioners to prioritize new crosswalks — Highway Department Director Stewart Kline confirmed plans for a crossing at Nugget Lane and a connecting trail this spring.

The West Lafayette Fire Department celebrated firefighter Shawn Leuck, who retired after 21 years of service, with a ceremony where he was presented with an American flag (a symbol of his dedication) and wished well for his next chapter.

Purdue women's basketball guard Hannah Wickstrom, who transferred from UC Riverside, spoke with team officials ahead of the first official practice and shared her excitement to help the Boilermakers on the court.

Purdue football offensive coordinator Josh Henson highlighted Ryan Browne’s growth as he noted the offense is averaging 39.3 points per game — leaving room for further improvement ahead of upcoming games in West Lafayette.

Purdue football will play Notre Dame this Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium as coach Barry Odom seeks a turning point for the program.

With defense struggling and an improving offense — the Boilers must pull off an upset to shift their course.

Purdue defensive coordinator Kevin Kane stays focused on his team’s game plan today as he blocks out outside noise to keep the defense strong.

He emphasizes positivity and consistent performance for Purdue’s players.

On Sept. 21, Purdue football coach Barry Odom said a report from The Athletic ranked his team’s payroll as the lowest in the Big Ten and described the finding as an eye-opening opportunity for program stakeholders; he noted the figures underscore the need for a clearer view on college sports spending.