Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Recent data from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority shows rural homelessness increased 16.6% between 2023 and 2025 compared to a 9.4% rise in cities + local volunteers at Booker T. Washington Community Center are now preparing winter backpacks for people in need. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Residents gathered downtown today at the federal courthouse for a unity rally to promote the People Over Politics message. The event aimed to foster unity and reduce division in the community. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Indiana State University and the Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank have teamed up for the Sycamore Food Drive under the One Campus, One Community, One Big Impact theme — campus groups will begin donating on Tuesday, Jan. 27 through Jan. 28 in Terre Haute. Tribune-Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ QuikTrip will open a new store on Thursday, Jan. 29 on Terre Haute's east side just off Interstate 70 and State Road 46, offering grab-and-go meals, expanded beverage stations, and spacious bathrooms. The store is expected to support around 25 local jobs. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Youth Institute urges residents to support mentors during National Mentoring Month as research shows more than 80% favor government investment in mentoring programs, according to Dr. Tami Silverman; the group aims to connect every Hoosier child to five caring adults by 2050. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana State Police Wellness Section seeks volunteers for a chaplain program that will provide spiritual guidance and crisis support for officers, retirees, and their families. Applicants must be ordained clergy or have at least five years of ministry experience — contact program representatives for details. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Carolene Mays, a former state representative and past president/CEO of the Indianapolis Recorder, was appointed today to Indiana State University’s board of trustees in Terre Haute; she will use her experience to help guide the university's future decisions. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chestnut Health Systems’ Lighthouse Institute seeks young adults struggling with substance use for a study called Launch. Enrollment will be open through Feb. 28 (contact the institute for details). Tribune-Star
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David Koechner Comedy Show
8-10 p.m. — Terre Haute Casino Resort — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with actor and comedian David Koechner, known for his hilarious roles.
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