Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy invites the Cayuga community to an open house on May 14 at the Vermillion County Fairgrounds community building (4 to 7 p.m.) to share plans for modernizing its power plant (project team available to answer questions). WTHI-TV
- ➤ ZinkPower opened its new facility on East Park Avenue near Great Dane on Tuesday, and the state-of-the-art plant provides environmentally friendly corrosion protection for trailer parts and steel products — promising local business growth and partnership opportunities. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vigo County School Corp has launched new steps to boost student attendance as elementary principals now receive a weekly dashboard (showing each child's absences) every Monday to spot risks and help build good habits for later grades. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The gym at the former Chauncey Rose Middle School is set for demolition as part of an Indiana Army National Guard exercise. North 13th Street (between Locust Street and 2nd Avenue) is closed until May 15 at 5 p.m., with a second phase planned for June 9 and 10. WTHI-TV
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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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