Good morning, Lafayette.

Volunteer organizers raised over $12,000 to give a dignified home to 18 unclaimed cremation remains, which were buried in an unused vault at Greenbrush Cemetery — the project began after a Fisher Funeral Home prayer service and will serve as a resting place for future unclaimed remains.

Residents in Lafayette are decorating their homes and downtown streets for the holiday season.

Homeowners like Kerry Brown on 9th Street are setting up festive lights and displays (including a Snoopy decoration) to brighten the community.

The Lafayette Flute Choir will host a free holiday concert with the Aldersgate Bell Choir & Jubilation Bells this Saturday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in West Lafayette.

Indiana's minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour (unchanged since 2009) even as 19 states will raise their rates starting Jan.

1, 2026, highlighting a growing cost-of-living gap for local workers. Economists say the stagnant wage may not keep pace with rising expenses.

The Indiana State Police urges drivers to prepare for freezing temperatures and snow on the roads this weekend by carrying an emergency car kit and dressing warmly.

Jeremy Piers advises slowing down and increasing following distance to reduce crash risks.

Lafayette is urging residents to keep home heat above 50 degrees and let faucets drip this weekend to avoid frozen pipes.

The city advises opening cabinet doors and closing garage doors (steps to prevent expensive repairs).

Tippecanoe County's Special Olympics youth basketball team won a gold medal at the 3x3 Unified Basketball World Cup in Puerto Rico — a win that brought teammates closer through hard work and lasting friendships.

Yesterday, Purdue women's basketball center Avery Gordon scored the crucial 67th point on Education Day at Mackey Arena to seal a win over Lipscomb and delight local elementary students (attending the game).

The team will face Dayton on Sunday at noon.

Fifth-year player Lindsey Miller boosted Purdue volleyball’s offense with 19 kills in two NCAA Tournament wins last week.

The team now prepares to face SMU in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

A Christmas Carol - A Live Radio Play

2:30-4:00 p.m. — Lafayette Theater at the Long Center — Ticketed event — Experience a timeless holiday classic brought to life as a live radio play.

Help Hounds Live Performance with Jon St. Bourbon

6-9 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Free entry — Help Hounds returns with Jon St. Bourbon for an evening of Americana tunes in a cozy brewery setting.

Christmas Eve Pancake Walk/Run 5K

1-5 p.m. — 500 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 5K run/walk followed by delicious pancakes on Christmas Eve.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers Women's Basketball

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Mackey Complex — Cheer on our lady Boilers to victory against Ohio State.

Vision Board Party

1-3 p.m. — West Lafayette Indiana Nutrition — $10 for board and supplies, $20 for board, supplies & drink — Create a vision board to outline your goals for the year ahead.