Today
in Terre Haute
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute City Council voted Thursday to honor Carl Ross, who died in 1961 while defusing a bomb at a YWCA that saved 51 lives. A Black History Month banner hung at the corner of Sixth and Wabash in downtown marked the tribute. Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Public Library started its NEA Big Read program today with a $20K grant from the National Endowment for the Arts; the program features Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees, a memoir that explores food and memory and will host community events. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Terre Haute Symphony League is hosting its second annual Luminous Strings event at the Red Barn tonight and tomorrow. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with concerts beginning at 7:30 p.m. as the THSO string quartet performs American rock music to fund community engagement programs. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new Weekend Meal Program began today at Vigo County schools to provide balanced meals for students facing food insecurity when school is not in session. Coordinated by the Vigo County School Corp. Coordinated Health Program (a Union Health initiative), the program will expand access during weekends. Tribune-Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A flood watch remains in effect until noon EST today for parts of central and west central Indiana (including Vigo county) after 3 to 5 inches of heavy rainfall in the past 48 hours may cause rivers, creeks, and streams to flood. Residents in low-lying areas should stay alert. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local food safety inspections from Feb. 23 to Feb. 28 found several restaurants scoring perfectly such as Casey's and Jimmy John's while others, including Sushi Lovers Hibachi & Third St. Petro, faced multiple violations with temperature and hygiene issues. WTHI-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State's 25-26 basketball season was challenging as the team struggled to win games, but Athletic Director Nathan Christensen remains optimistic about future improvements and plans to rebuild the squad through intensive practice sessions (he sees steady progress in coaching and development). Tribune-Star
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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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Saint Patrick School Irish Dash
1-3:30 p.m. — St. Patrick School Parking Lot — Registration fee required — Participate in the annual fun run supporting educational trips for students.
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Noah Sonie Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tilson Auditorium — Ticket prices from $46 — Experience the magic of Noah Sonie live on stage in a captivating theatrical performance.
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2026 Swamp Stomp
9:45 AM – 1:00 PM — Hawthorn Park — Registration required — Lace up for a 5-mile race, 4-mile walk, or a fun 1-mile run option in the scenic Hawthorn Park.
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Great Pages Circus Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Vigo County Fairgrounds — $20 Adult, Free for 2 Kids with Paid Adult — Experience the thrill of the circus with family-friendly entertainment.
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Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tilson Auditorium, Indiana State University — Tickets sold separately — Experience the magic of John Williams' iconic film scores performed live.
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River Wools Knit Happy Club
10 AM – 12 PM — River Wools — Join for a monthly knitting adventure to enhance your skills and build friendships.
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UIC Flames vs. Indiana State Sycamores Baseball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college baseball matchup between the UIC Flames and Indiana State Sycamores.
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