Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A subdivision plan for expanding Terre Vista Glen with 60 new homes on 17.46 acres is set for review. Concerned neighbors who worry about increased traffic and property values plan to attend a redevelopment meeting Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Vigo County announced new funding for its Pathway of Hope program to help local families break generational poverty (two anonymous donors contributed $27,000 for enrolling more families this year). WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Mike Lunsford published Indiana’s Wetland Wonders, a book that details his walk along an old railroad bed through Parke County wetlands. It is available at select Wabash Valley stores and will soon be offered online via the HEC website. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Terre Haute received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation today to launch a PLC Academy that will offer advanced training in industrial automation — using small cohorts and hands-on projects to prepare students for high-demand manufacturing jobs. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana counties show wide differences in birth rates, with LaGrange at 18.9 births per 1,000 residents and Brown at 6.4 in 2024, as rates have fallen from 14.1 in 2007. Gov Braun has announced new measures such as childcare vouchers and paid parental leave to help families and spur growth. WTHI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pet Friendly Services of Indiana has launched a free online tool that helps pet owners find local spay and neuter services by listing low-cost clinics (including voucher programs, transport options and mobile clinics) across the state. WTHI-TV
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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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River Wools Knit Happy Club
10 AM – 12 PM — River Wools, Terre Haute, IN — Membership required — Enhance your knitting skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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