Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students and residents are invited to join Terre Haute’s Polar Plunge at Indiana State University this Saturday—registration starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Student Recreation Center and a noon plunge will raise funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Collett Park and Spencer F. Ball Park are temporarily closed while crews install new playground equipment. Spencer F. Ball Park’s upgrades are set to finish by the end of February — Collett Park’s by the end of March as the city prepares for spring. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College broke its fundraising record on Woods Giving Day by raising over $1.8M, with $1.6M collected before the event began. The funds will support college projects moving forward. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana State University's Community School of the Arts earned national accreditation from the American Camp Association, recognizing its safe and high-quality youth programs including Camp Sycamore. The recognition bolsters local educational opportunities in the Wabash Valley. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The SW Parke board voted 5-0 Tuesday night to close Montezuma Elementary as a cost-saving measure, and the school will shut at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. 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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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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