Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette local businesses, including Artists’ Own and Sweet Revolution bakery, experience heightened customer traffic for last-minute holiday shopping, offering an array of gifts and treats. Star City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three juvenile males were arrested for their involvement in a Lafayette Speedway gas station robbery, with the investigation still ongoing. WLFI
- ➤ A Lafayette man was convicted on multiple drug-related offenses, including dealing and possession of narcotics, after a police investigation initiated by a reported home burglary. WLFI
- ➤ Former Lafayette Jefferson High School choir director, Ja’Shon Burks, was sentenced to five years in prison and two years probation for abusing multiple students. WLFI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Seema Kengeri was appointed as Tippecanoe County's new part-time health officer, succeeding Dr. Gregory Loomis, and aims to address public health challenges including low immunization and high smoking and obesity rates. Star City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Many Lafayette-area restaurants, including Chinese eateries and The Whittaker Inn, will remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a variety of dining options for the holidays. Journal & Courier
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five student-athletes have been nominated for Athlete of the Week due to their outstanding performances in wrestling, swimming, and basketball between Dec. 9 and Dec. 14. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Eva Hudson, Purdue volleyball's three-time All-American, has entered the transfer portal with teammates after a season ending in the Sweet 16. Journal & Courier
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Kwanzaa Celebration 2024
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