Good morning, Terre Haute.

The Wabash Valley Pepper Fest and Hot Sauce Expo returns to Terre Haute on Sept.

19 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Meadows Shopping Center to raise funds for the Council on Domestic Abuse, with last year’s event raising $1,000 for local support.

Duke Energy is using self-healing power line technology so that a brief flicker may simply mean the system is rerouting power, not that an outage is near.

The upgrade + already in use in Terre Haute should boost service to customers.

A Vigo County exchange student completed her Global Youth Service Day project at Ben Franklin Elementary by reading the Ukrainian folk tale 'The Mitten' and sharing her culture.

Nika Kudelska (FLEX participant) said she is proud to celebrate her heritage and the American melting pot.

Indiana State University hosted the 2026 StartedUp Challenge on Monday where high school innovators pitched business ideas.

Finals will occur on June 12 in Terre Haute as top teams compete for a $25,000 prize.

Students at North Vermillion High School are finalizing a small business idea in their dual-credit entrepreneurship class with Ivy Tech.

They are working on a coffee and energy drink venture called Mugshots and practicing pitches to local executives to learn how to run a business.

Uplands Regional Land Bank is partnering with county groups to revitalize abandoned properties across six counties, including projects in Martin County where a historic Loogootee home is being restored and a new residence is planned in Shoals.

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.