Good morning, Lafayette.

Today, Wea Creek Orchard co-owner Perry Kirkham said that a forecasted frost will hurt some apples while improving the color on others, so workers were called in to pick fruit earlier—helping to save the crop before the cold damages too many apples.

The cool weather also draws visitors who enjoy fall treats like apple cider and pumpkins.

Organizers will hold the 58th Feast of the Hunters Moon festival this weekend to recreate 18th century life with food, music and storytelling—hundreds have worked for two weeks to prepare the grounds.

The event will boost our local economy by bringing over $2 million from hotels, restaurants and visitor spending.

General de Lafayette Daughters of the American Revolution announced that artist Zach Curtis (from Detroit) will paint three murals for the county bicentennial at 707 Main Street.

He will start work on Oct. 14 and the project will be publicly dedicated (at 3 p.m. on Oct. 22).

City of West Lafayette announced plans to invest in childcare infrastructure—joining Ivy Tech Community College, Right Steps, Greater Lafayette Career Academy and Purdue’s Center for Early Learning, which have begun designing curricula and accreditation pathways.

More details on the initiative will follow.

The City of Lafayette earned two bronze awards for its clean energy and sustainable transportation efforts—receiving the Sol-Smart Bronze for making solar systems more affordable and the Charging Smart Bronze for expanding its electric vehicle charging network.

Drivers in Tippecanoe County must plan for detours as 250 North from Klondike Road to 400 West in West Lafayette is closed starting Monday for storm sewer and waterline work—this project will continue through Friday, January 31, with potential delays if the weather changes.

Purdue University veterinarians are studying horse asthma to develop treatments for both animals and people.

They found that horses fed fish oil had reduced lung inflammation over four weeks—unlike those given a placebo.

Purdue University plans to launch a Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering in Indianapolis—part of its One Health Initiative—to study arthritis and weak bones, and the center will focus on advancing research in these areas.

Indiana coach Darian DeVries is leading a rebuilding effort as he prepares for the historic Purdue-Indiana rivalry, with Purdue visiting on Jan.

27 and Indiana playing at Purdue on Feb. 20+ DeVries said he values the strong passion of both fan bases and the shared recruiting ground that fuels the rivalry.

Purdue football lost its last three games but beat the Gophers twice and will face Minnesota on Homecoming Saturday, Oct.

11. Coaches say improved offensive coordination and a balanced attack may help the Boilers break their streak as Minnesota looks to rebound after a heavy loss.

Ethan Hanson has released his Lafayette area week 8 high school football predictions to help fans know which programs are expected to win—his analysis covers key local matchups for the upcoming games.

The 2025 Big Ten Basketball Media Days ended at the Donald E.

Stephens Convention Center where Purdue coaches and players previewed the upcoming season. Purdue Men's Basketball will play an exhibition game against Kentucky on October 24 + host UIndy on October 29, while Purdue Women's Basketball will open against FDU on November 3.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Postmodern Jukebox Concert

7-9 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience top pop hits transformed into vintage classics.

PMO Fall Show

7:30 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of choral performances featuring Purdue student groups in a historic venue.