Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ County officials stated Monday that a new data center will soon be built near the Merom Generating Station in Heartland Industrial Park, a 1,000+ acre industrial site in Sullivan County. Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana will host a reenactment of the Northwest Territory Alliance’s encampment at Fort Sackville this Memorial Day weekend to mark America’s 250th birthday — with Debbie Dunn and her husband Nash performing in 18th century attire. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Schroeder has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at Indiana State University after a national search attracted broad community interest. University President Mike Godard made the appointment today. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana State University students earned top honors at the Indiana Academy of Science meeting in Indianapolis today. Brady Verdon won first place in the microbes, molecules + medicine category while Jetta Harmon and Dana Ping took second in the science of matter, systems + environment category. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Oversight Board is nearing its deadline to recommend extra funding for the school district’s facility plan, and Council President Steve Ellis opposes more money, urging the district to use its 150 million bonding capacity instead. The school board will await the review before making its next move. WTHI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Health Department is urging residents to dispose of old tires that collect standing water and serve as mosquito breeding spots for West Nile virus. Tire drop-offs will be by appointment from April 1 through May 4. WTHI-TV
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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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2026 West Central Indiana Outdoor Expo
10 AM – 5 PM — Vigo County Fairgrounds — Admission details not specified — Explore outdoor activities and local attractions at this family-friendly expo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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