Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hydrite reached $10K through its Steals for Meals program to fight hunger — supporting ISU Athletics while celebrating Sycamore baseball and basketball seasons. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Villages of Indiana launched the 'Considering Foster Care - You Have What It Takes' campaign during Foster Care Awareness Month in May to help fill a shortage of foster parents in the community. The campaign offers Zoom info sessions and one-on-one meetings (led by clinical director Kathy Stagg) to guide potential families through the process. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Local organizers will hold a benefit at Dugger Community Center on May 17 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m to help Alana Taylor rebuild the Acorn Ridge Reception Barn, which burned down on May 3. The event features vendors, a silent auction (Union Station provides catering). WTHI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Fed Up Shipping today at 1440 Wabash Ave. The new center – authorized by FedEx – fills a 70-mile gap after the Margaret Ave facility closed. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fifth graders from Ouabache Elementary School toured Swope Art Museum's new gallery today, guided by volunteer docent Elsa Morris while viewing work by local middle and high school students — a showcase of emerging talent in the community. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT announced traffic changes on I-70 for patching and resurfacing projects between Indiana 641 and Indiana 59 (11–22 marker). Contractors will reduce lanes to one in each direction between 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. starting May 18. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Drivers should expect that INDOT is closing lanes on I-70 nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for pavement marking work in Vigo County— the project will last up to one week as weather permits and extra caution is advised. 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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