Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WTWO/WAWV’s Patty Sluder and GM Tim Sanders were featured on the Today Show yesterday to celebrate her 52 years with the station—her first visit to the Big Apple. She started in 1973 and is also the loving dog mom of Emmy. WTWO
- ➤ During the 34th annual Sheriff Shootout golf outing held on Friday at Rea Park, more than 100 organizations raised over $30,000 for youth mental health services offered by Hamilton Center — six sheriff’s departments competed in the morning and 55 community teams played later to support free programs in the Wabash Valley. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Vigo High School was selected as a partner school by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis to join the Rural Early College Network 2.0—part of a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will help twenty rural high schools offer advanced courses and boost college enrollment. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana lawmakers signed bills that allow in-home child care centers serving 800 children to continue operating and offer tax credits for employers, addressing a shortage of licensed centers for over 850,000 young children. Supporters say these incremental changes — which include expanding pilot programs and allowing multi-site operations — will improve access as further legislative efforts are planned. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Twenty-one agency leaders, health professionals, disability advocates and parents formed a working group to review ABA therapy spending for young autistic Hoosiers in Indiana at the direction of Gov. Mike Braun—this panel will evaluate cost-containment options including therapy hour caps and quality metrics and must submit three recommendations by November 30. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that the southbound lane on Indiana 63 between Sanford Road and Bolton Road in Fayette Township will be closed for landslide corrections on or after May 27. The work will last until early August but is subject to weather delays + may change based on conditions. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Health Department released food inspection reports for May 5—11 in Terre Haute, showing that establishments were checked for compliance with health standards. The review found that places such as Babo’s, Franklin Elementary, and Vigo County Head Start were compliant while Corsair Cafe, Sonic and Insomnia Cookies failed inspection—raising concerns over sanitation and food safety. WTWO
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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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WVRR Kids Running Program
8 AM – 8 PM — Deming Park — Registration required — Exciting running program for kids ages 4-13 promoting fitness and fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Pablo Picasso
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