Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette police advise parents to stay with their children when trick-or-treating and to walk in groups while using crosswalks for safety — they also remind drivers to be extra alert and invite families to a trunk or treat event on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Star City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tippecanoe Historical Association will offer self-guided tours of Spring Vale Cemetery this Sunday from 2-4 p.m. as part of its 2025 Bicentennial Walking Tours—maps are provided and docents will discuss burials, ghosts, murders, and accidental deaths. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Tippecanoe County School Corporation celebrated its new Elston Administration Center last week — a facility built to serve 13.5k students. Local officials say the center will improve administrative operations across county schools. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun toured Caterpillar’s Lafayette plant and praised the company's $725 million expansion investment—highlighting its commitment to Indiana manufacturing education. Journal & Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Jeff senior Haley Blackburn discovered her love for cross country while running after basketball practice and has become the third fastest runner in school history. She will compete this Saturday at the IHSAA regional championship in Brownsburg—her coaches praise her hard work and note that she has signed with IU Kokomo. Journal & Courier
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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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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.
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McCutcheon Holiday Bazaar
9 AM – 2 PM — McCutcheon High School — Free entry — Explore crafts, vendors, and food trucks to kick off the holiday season.
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Natalie Grant Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience an uplifting night of music featuring Natalie Grant alongside MercyMe.
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The Wizard of Oz
7 p.m. — Rohrman Performing Arts Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the timeless magic of Oz in a mesmerizing performance.
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Young Frankenstein Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a comedic twist on the classic monster tale at this local favorite venue.
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