🌱 Supply Filled Backpacks For Back To School + Homicide Investigation

Hi all! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Lafayette Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Humid with periods of sun. High: 89 Low: 66.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 87 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. Purdue's Boilermaker Alliance collaborated with Aramark to provide backpacks filled with school supplies to Lafayette students for the upcoming school year. The distribution took place at the Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club of Lafayette, where children expressed gratitude and excitement for the supplies. The volunteers not only distributed backpacks but also engaged in activities like playing dodgeball with the kids and plan to continue their involvement and support throughout the year. (WLFI)
2. A four-year-old child named Ke’andre Jolly from Lafayette has died at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, with the autopsy confirming his death as a homicide. The incident is under investigation, and the Tippecanoe County Coroner is assisting in the case. The child was initially taken to a hospital in Lafayette before being transferred to Riley Hospital for a higher level of care, where he later passed away. (WRTV)
3. Purdue University's experiment on the International Space Station aims to gather data on how boiling and condensation function in reduced gravity, critical for designing effective heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for lunar or Martian habitats. This experiment, part of the Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE), focuses on understanding heat transfer processes in space. The data could not only enhance space exploration but also impact spacecraft propulsion systems and in-orbit refueling, making boiling and condensation a viable approach for heat transfer in space. (Purdue University News)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Lafayette:

Friday, August 4

• Phenology Fridays At Prophetstown State Park, West Lafayette (8:30 AM)
• National Geographic Live At Long Center (7:30 PM)

Saturday, August 5

• Tools For School At Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get ready for Youth Flag Football at McAllister Recreation Center! The program offers a safe and enjoyable environment for kids aged 6-9 to learn the basics of football. It's a co-ed league designed to provide a fun and friendly sports experience. Register a child here. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• CPZ (Central Park Zoo) is seeking a Senior Zookeeper for their team. If you hold a biology degree or a related field, along with prior supervisory experience in a zoological setting, this might be your opportunity. Applications for this full-time role are open until today (Aug. 4) at 4:30 p.m. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mark the calendar for a Back To School Bash on Aug. 22 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds! Join in on activities, physicals, immunizations, and more from 3:00-7:00 p.m. (West Lafayette Police via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.