Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 7th annual 12 Points Car Show will take place Saturday, July 12 at Collett Park — the event aims to raise $25,000 for Harmony Hall repairs. Vehicle registration will run from 9 a.m. to noon on the day of the event. WTHI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were taken to a hospital after a stolen car fled a traffic stop early Tuesday morning on Maple Ave, striking another vehicle and later crashing into a tree near North 28th Street — police closed Maple Ave between North 26th and North 28th while investigators confirmed the car was reported stolen. WTWO
- ➤ Police said that on Monday night around 9 p.m., Wilson Chavez shot and killed Jaime Munoz in room 523 at Candlewood Suites in downtown Terre Haute—officers responded after a call from the front desk and found evidence that contradicts Chavez’s account. WTHI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After dam removal improved conditions in Otter Creek and at Markle Mill Park, residents are invited to join the free 'Experience Otter Creek' event on May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon where a red-tailed hawk and an owl are featured at 10 a.m. plus IDEM demonstrates electrofishing at 11 a.m. with a bounce house and free trees offered by Ouabache Land Conservancy. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun signed an Indiana budget bill on Tuesday that may change Vigo County’s relationship with mental health services provider Hamilton Center — the law’s Section 127 bans funds to providers with employees earning more than $400k. The Vigo County Council discussed the measure at Tuesday’s meeting, and its impact on local mental health services will be seen as the new rules take effect. Tribune-Star
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Paint and Pamper MOM!
6-8 p.m. — The Ohio Building — Cost varies — Celebrate Mother's Day with a creative paint and sip experience.
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The Great Pages Circus
7-8:30 p.m. — Vigo County Fairgrounds — $20 for adults, free for kids — Experience an exciting circus adventure fit for the whole family.
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Abbi Scott Band Live
7-11 p.m. — Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 157 — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music, jeep show, and family activities as the Abbi Scott Band kicks off the biggest Jeep ride of the year.
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Spring Market at Bear's Coffee
9 AM – 2 PM — Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co. — Free entry — Explore handcrafted gifts and local treasures at a vibrant vendor market.
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Yogi Thompson Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Vigo County Public Library — Free entry — Participate in an engaging workshop focused on well-being and community mindfulness.
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Banks of the Wabash Festival
Time TBD — Fairbanks Park — Free entry — Celebrate the kickoff of festival season with food, entertainment, and community spirit in Terre Haute.
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Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra
7 AM – 7 PM — Hawthorn Park- Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department — Cost varies — Enjoy a fun and engaging day of relay races and outdoor activities with custom medals and free swag.
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Cybersecurity Workshop
8 AM – 4 PM — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology — Registration required — Learn computer programming and cybersecurity skills to enhance your digital safety and effectiveness.
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Summer Games
12 PM – 4 PM — Indiana State University — Volunteer registration available — Discover extraordinary athleticism and inclusion in action.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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