Daily
Lafayette
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Downtown Lafayette will host a free Christmas dinner on Dec. 25 for those needing a meal, available in-person & delivery. Star City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Residents fueling up for holiday road trips find Indiana gas prices vary from $2.697 in Vermillion County to $3.002 in Union County — state averages are slightly below the national rate reported on Dec. 19. Journal & Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Faculty representing Asian professors urged Purdue University on Dec. 19 to review graduate admissions practices in West Lafayette after reports showed that applications from certain countries were being denied admission (the group said this move undermines fairness and academic freedom). Journal & Courier
- ➤ Caterpillar Lafayette hosted a career exploration day at the Lafayette Engine Center where Tri-County Junior and Senior High School students learned about engine manufacturing and assembly — touring the facility and participating in basic assembly training and hands-on activities. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ This week, the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission approved new protections for City Hall and the Long Center to guide exterior changes and preserve historic details. The City Council will vote soon on adding them to local historic districts. Star City News
- ➤ City Bus Board member Joel Wright—who has served 37 years—received the Distinguished Citizen Award this week. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue football announced coaching changes for the 2026 season on Dec. 19, adding Kevin Kane as defensive coordinator—returning from a season at Minnesota—and naming Zach Crabtree as offensive line coach while promoting Bilal Marshall for receivers. Head coach Barry Odom said the moves are expected to strengthen the Boilermakers' play. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football announced staffing changes Friday, promoting former Boilermaker Bilal Marshall to wide receivers coach and shifting Cornell Ford to running backs. The moves follow Lamar Conard’s firing + they aim to boost the team’s receiving performance. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Local coaches voted for 43 players for the Journal & Courier Small Schools 2025 All-Area football team, recognizing top talent from area schools such as Carroll and Fountain Central. The selections were announced on Dec. 19 in Lafayette. Journal & Courier
-
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.
-
The Hobbit
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of The Hobbit in a charming local theater setting.
-
Find Your Fit, Lafayette: School Showcase
Looking for the right K–12 school option for your child? Join us for an evening designed to help Lafayette-area families explore the best private school opportunities available!
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Lafayette
Welcome to the Daily Lafayette, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lafayette, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Lafayette, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lafayette.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lafayette and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Lafayette
A free Lafayette community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailylafayette.com/sitemap