Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Park and Recreation Department said Herz-Rose Park playground is closed for surfacing repairs and will reopen Friday with a ribbon cutting. Repairs are underway under warranty + at no cost to the community. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nika Kudelska, a 17-year-old Ukrainian exchange student at Terre Haute South High, spent a day teaching Ben Franklin Elementary students about Ukrainian culture. The program helped fourth-graders learn the flag’s meaning (blue for the sky) as they crafted one from construction paper. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology received a Cummins ISB 6.7L engine from Cummins Inc. to boost its Internal Combustion Engines course — helping students learn diagnostics, teardown, and rebuild techniques. Tribune-Star
- ➤ A new NEA report shows Indiana ranks 38th in teacher pay, with average teacher salaries at $61,661 for the 2024 to 2025 school year and starting pay at $45,958. The report warns that mid-career raises lag—raising concerns about retaining experienced educators as local districts fund salaries with state and property taxes. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Indiana State University announced several distinguished student awards, including the Rankin Distinguished Senior Award and the Daniel J. Bradley Medal for Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. The honors recognize academic achievement and community service at Sycamore (per the university's news release). Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana Department of Education is surveying public K-12 schools about artificial food dyes and additives in meals served to students in free or reduced-price programs following Gov. Braun’s order last April, asking officials to report on changes in products and supplier practices (focusing on seven specific dyes). WTHI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for the Wabash River at Terre Haute from this evening to late Monday morning. Rising water levels may cause minor flooding around Interstate 70 (at Mile Marker Number 4), so residents should use caution when driving. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office & the Vigo County School Corp. are partnering to boost attendance by considering criminal referrals for chronic truancy, and the initiative will launch in local schools soon. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Attorney General Todd Rokita released IN Fuel Watch Tuesday, an online tool that lets Hoosiers track fuel prices at over 4,600 stations. The portal shows prices falling from $4.137 to $3.986 per gallon after Gov. Mike Braun suspended the gas tax for 30 days and will help flag price gouging. WTHI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wabash Valley Breast Cancer Survivor Organization invites residents to join its annual pink carnation sale on May 8 — raising funds for vital services like mammograms, transportation to appointments, and free wigs for women on chemo. Tribune-Star
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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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