Terre Haute Local News – Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Sisters of Providence invite teens aged 12 to 18 to volunteer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, where they will assist elders with bingo, exercise and baking; opportunities are on January 17, February 7 and March 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WTHI-TV

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Bourbon and Blues fundraiser at the Terre Haute Casino Resort on Jan. 23—featuring St. Louis blues artist Brian Curran, who has played fingerstyle guitar for 20 years. The event promises a lively evening of music and community spirit. Tribune-Star

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Vigo County School Corp Superintendent Chris Himsel briefed the oversight board Monday that the district is focusing on high school needs—plans include a new school east of the Wabash River and renovations at West Vigo High School while funding options and partnerships are under review. Tribune-Star
➤ New federal data shows Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduates earn a median salary of $105,649, the highest among Indiana colleges and more than graduates from Yale and Georgetown. The Department of Education released the figures to highlight the school’s strong career outcomes. WTHI-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Longtime economic development official Steve Witt left the corporation, as announced Monday by board chair David Baker. His departure marks a change in leadership at the agency that has supported local growth. Tribune-Star

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