Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center will hold a grand opening for its new exhibit Inside the Lab: Medical Experiments at Auschwitz (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1532 S. Third St.). Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College hosts its fourth annual Day of Giving today, offering a *24-hour* opportunity for local residents to donate in support of scholarships, student success, and transformative programs. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Indiana State University students studied ways to boost disaster preparedness in Wabash Valley counties. Abby Chappell, ISU professor Nathan Myers and Corbyn Irwin presented their year-long findings Monday at the Vigo County Public Library. Tribune-Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, mayor Brandon Sakbun and the city’s urban forester replanted four trees at the government complex hosting City Hall + Vigo County Courthouse to kick off Arbor Day week and strengthen the urban forest. The effort highlights the city’s commitment to long-term tree care. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Environmental Management invites eligible residents to apply for free well water testing to track groundwater conditions and detect influences of natural geology or human activity (tests are conducted periodically on qualified private wells). WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed three cases of chronic wasting disease in wild white-tailed deer (in Noble, Franklin, and Rush counties) during the current hunting season. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation is closing State Road 159 at State Road 58 in Freelandville today for an emergency pipe replacement to fix a failed pipe and sinkhole. Drivers should use the detour via State Road 58 to State Road 67 — repairs will take three days. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Vermillion County has been awarded $495,000 through the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program to help low to moderate-income homeowners cover repairs like roofs, windows, and electrical upgrades (priority is given to those above 65, veterans, single parents, and people with disabilities). Applications will be posted soon with awards set in early summer. WTHI-TV
-
Strassenfest - German Culture Celebration
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Terre Haute German Oberlandler Club — Cash only — Experience a vibrant day of German culture and community spirit at this family-friendly festival.
-
River Wools Knit Happy Club One
10 a.m. — River Wools — Membership required — Expand your knitting skills and make new friendships while learning new techniques.
-
10th Annual Wabash Valley Jeep Junkies Going Topless for P.I.N.K Ride
5-8 p.m. — Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 157 — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant Jeep ride and support breast cancer awareness in your community.
-
The World's Most Ridiculous Trivia Game Show
8-11 p.m. — Terre Haute Casino Resort — Average ticket price $32 — Experience an evening of laughter and trivia with The World's Most Ridiculous Game Show.
-
53rd Annual Banks Of The Wabash Festival
May 21 – 30 — Fairbanks Park — Free admission — Enjoy live music, midway rides, food vendors, and family fun.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
About Today in Terre Haute
Welcome to the Today in Terre Haute, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Terre Haute, Indiana community. If you like the Today in Terre Haute, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Terre Haute.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Terre Haute and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Terre Haute
A free Terre Haute community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinterrehaute.com/sitemap