Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilson Chavez, the defendant in a fatal shooting at Candlewood Suites in Terre Haute on Monday night, was found not to be a U.S. citizen and remains in the country illegally—he faces a preliminary murder charge and is held on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer. Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Preparations are underway for Tablescapes — Arts Illiana's largest fundraiser — which will feature decorated tables that host a dinner. Organizers expect a record turnout with 25 tables and a few remaining tickets available for the event at ISU Sycamore Banquet Center on May 16 and 17. WTHI-TV
- ➤ On May 3, David Bowden conducted his final Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra concert at Tilson Auditorium, ending his 28-season tenure as artistic director—earning praise from longtime fans. The farewell marked a significant moment for the orchestra as it prepares for a new era. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 130 student-designed projects were on display at the annual Rose Show—featuring a power-assisted swing for a local child, design work for the Vigo County Fairgrounds and accessible bus stop signs for the city. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Forest Park Elementary School is preparing to hold its third annual Indy 500-themed race for students on Monday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Students will race with electric and pedal-powered cars around the school’s oval front drive while their peers cheer and serve as pit crew members — an event created by the school’s therapists to offer a fun, immersive learning experience. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun signed Indiana’s two-year, $44 billion budget into law on Tuesday, approving spending cuts, tax changes, and a $300 million allocation for unexpected expenses — legislative leaders sent the bills to his desk on April 29. WTHI-TV
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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
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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