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Lafayette
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Tippecanoe Health Department will host a women’s health fair on Oct. 1 from 4-7 p.m. + The event will offer free screenings, information, t-shirts, goodie bags and raffles for local women. Star City News
- ➤ Franciscan Physician Network Pediatrics will host two flu shot clinics for children ages six months to 18 years — one on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and another on Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Appointments must be made in advance and patients must bring an insurance card, though being a current patient is not required. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue men’s basketball for the 2025-26 season began practice, and the team is preparing for its first game on Nov. 4 against Evansville. Head Coach Matt Painter said the players will work hard to improve — focusing on teamwork in every session. Star City News
- ➤ Purdue basketball will begin their exhibition season with a game at Kentucky’s historic Rupp Arena on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.—the game will be broadcast on SEC Network. Journal & Courier
- ➤ During Thursday's match at Mackey Arena, Purdue's junior setter Taylor Anderson led her team to an 8th straight win over Washington by rallying from a 10-2 deficit and recording 39 assists before more than 6,000 fans. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue is 2—2 after four games, winning matchups that were expected and losing contests that oddsmakers predicted would be easier. Special teams have shown strength while the offense and defense face challenges, and the Boilermakers will work to improve as they prepare for tougher opponents in October. Journal & Courier
- ➤ IHSAA state qualifier Lincoln Frazee transferred from North White to Rossville on September 25—he joins coach Thomas Lynch’s team after a 39-match winning streak this season and says he is chasing a dream of Division I and Olympic wrestling. Frazee’s move adds to the local talent at Rossville as the program continues to deepen its roster. Journal & Courier
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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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Tom Segura Live Comedy Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices range from $48 to $227 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Tom Segura.
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Purple Pearl Trip to Inspired Fire
12-6 p.m. — Inspired Fire Glass Studio — Cost varies — Experience a day of creativity with live glassblowing and hands-on artistry at a renowned studio.
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