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Lafayette
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lafayette Journal & Courier is a daily newspaper owned by Gannett that serves Lafayette and nearby communities. It began in 1920 when two local papers merged and now works from the Life Building on Main St—its reporters provide fair and unbiased news and sports coverage. Journal & Courier
- ➤ The Lafayette Fire Department will perform its 27th annual Fire Prevention Show on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Sunnyside Intermediate School auditorium—featuring live music, audience participation, and characters like Sparky the Fire Dog to teach children fire safety. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Lafayette has been designated a Bronze City by Charging Smart—making it one of the first four cities in Indiana to earn the honor for its work to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible. The designation highlights efforts led by the Great Plains Institute and Tyler Cairncross to improve local charging infrastructure. Star City News
- ➤ Lafayette will flush fire hydrants from Oct. 5—19 on Sunday through Thursday nights between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The city said this flushing removes rust, debris, and sediment from water lines—if residents notice discolored cold water, they should call the provided numbers. Star City News
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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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The Phantom of The Opera - Silent Film
2-5 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Not Rated — Experience a classic horror/fantasy silent film with live organ accompaniment by Ken Double.
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The Minks Live in Lafayette
6-9 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Tickets TBA — Enjoy a night of psyched out bluesy Rock&Roll with The Minks returning to the stage.
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Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7-9 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience top pop hits transformed into vintage classics.
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