Good morning, Lafayette.

Food Finders marks 45 years with a panel discussion today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at its Lafayette warehouse at 1210 N.

10th St, featuring former leaders and current President/CEO Kier Crites Muller. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 16 with Greater Lafayette Commerce.

Residents in West Lafayette and Lafayette must follow new leaf pickup guidelines (leaves must be at the curb without blocking drains) with West Lafayette collections after trash pickup until December 18 and Lafayette collections on trash day through March 31.

A Purdue research team has arrived on Nikumaroro island (about 2,000 miles off Hawaii's coast) to search for evidence of Amelia Earhart's missing plane.

The team said satellite images appear to show a possible match to the historic aircraft and they will continue investigating this week.

The Lafayette Police Department reminds drivers to slow down in school zones during posted times or when lights flash to improve student safety.

Officers say speeding could lead to citations and urge residents to report persistent speeding at (765-807-1200).

The Lafayette Traffic Commission installed radar speed feedback signs near Lafayette Jefferson High School at South 22nd Street and J.R.

Hiatt Drive to remind drivers to slow down — city engineers will monitor traffic and may retrofit the speed hump if needed.

Fi is offering up to 30% off its GPS dog trackers, which provide real-time location tracking, escape alerts and health monitoring to help owners keep pets safe this Halloween.

The sale is available online and at local retailers.

Purdue University broke ground on a new retirement village in Discovery Park (partnering with Varcity) that will finish construction in summer 2028.

Varcity plans to involve Purdue alumni to shape community living spaces.

Varcity at Purdue has broken ground on a new retirement community in West Lafayette that will offer 239 rental residences with opportunities to participate in Purdue classes & athletics and campus traditions.

The community aims to keep retirees socially and mentally engaged as it welcomes its first residents in summer.

Purdue football will take on Washington on Friday, Oct.

16 at 8 p.m. at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette as the Boilermakers aim for a three-game winning streak while former coach Ryan Walters returns as Washington’s defensive coordinator + fans can watch the game on Fox or listen on WAZY-FM 96.5.

Purdue soccer uses WHOOP fitness bands and GPS tracking to help players balance training and rest, with staff monitoring sleep, stress, and recovery tools like saunas + ice baths so they stay ready for upcoming Big Ten matches.

Purdue football improved its run defense after giving up 369 yards to UCLA on Sept.

19 by reviewing positive plays, which helped limit Illinois and Minnesota to 147 combined rushing yards in two win games. The defense will face Washington on Friday (their next test) as they continue to adjust.