Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Earl Higbie (Vigo County's oldest veteran and WWII Air Force pilot) celebrated his 104th birthday at Sycamore Manor on Saturday, Feb. 7 with family, friends, and community recognition. The American Legion placed a commemorative brick on Feb. 8 to honor him. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Economic Development Corp and the Indiana Arts Commission are hosting a public kickoff webinar for the READI Arts and Culture Initiative (READI 2.0) today at 3 p.m. The session will cover eligibility, application, and evaluation criteria for arts projects set to begin in 2026. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Wabash Valley Art Spaces received $800,000 from the Terre Haute Casino Foundation to fund the Turn to the River project. The multi-year initiative will create an event space near City Hall with public art + civic improvements, and construction is expected later this year. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Vigo County Public Library is hosting this year’s Big Read featuring Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees. The event, sponsored by the library and the National Endowment for the Arts, offers local readers a chance to enjoy good food + engaging stories. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State University ended its funding for Crossroads Repertory Theatre Monday afternoon to address budget pressures+ ensure long-term financial sustainability, according to a news release signed by interim provost Brad Balch. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Vigo County Oversight Board toured local schools — including South Vigo High and West Vigo Middle and High School — to assess facility needs and plan six potential changes to be discussed at a meeting on Feb. 12. WTHI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City and county officials met Friday with an Indiana DNR biologist to review reports of dead crows — 500 were collected on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 in mid-town, including 190 near Wabash Avenue and 50 on Friday, with testing for avian flu planned. WTHI-TV
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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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Annual Bingo Night Fundraiser
5-8 p.m. — Vigo County Fairgrounds — $250 winner and a chance to win $1000 — Play 14 rounds of bingo and support a great local cause.
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Vigo County 4-H Horse & Pony Tack Auction
4-7 p.m. — Vigo County Fairgrounds — Fundraiser for local youth — Bid on horse and pony gear while supporting the Vigo County 4-H Horse & Pony Club.
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