Today
in Terre Haute
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Vigo County History Center today, the AIDS Memorial Quilt section returned to Terre Haute for the first time in 30 years, as Tish Bluhm read eight names — a moment of silence followed. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana State University professor emeritus Arthur Feinsod will discuss the Joy of Poetry and launch his first book Outside the Lines at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Westminster Village at 1120 Davis Drive in Terre Haute. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State University announced the Spring 2026 Hines Memorial Medal winners for the top GPA among first-time college freshmen. The award honors former president Linnaeus Hines and celebrates academic excellence on campus. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Vigo County Public Library will host a life-size Oregon Trail event for families on May 2 at 10 a.m. at Dewey Point, 110 E Nat'l Ave in West Terre Haute, where participants can experience this classic computer game come to life. Tribune-Star
- ➤ State Sen. Greg Goode's bill (which updates Ivy Tech's programs for workforce development) was ceremonially signed by the governor on Wednesday to better align the college with Indiana's evolving economy. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A community health fair will be held on Saturday, Apr. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Landsbaum Center for Health Education parking lot, where residents can receive health screenings + enjoy family activities and food truck treats. WTHI-TV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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53rd Annual Banks Of The Wabash Festival
May 21 – 30 — Fairbanks Park — Free admission — Enjoy live music, midway rides, food vendors, and family fun.
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~ Thomas Edison
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