Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tornado struck Linton Friday night—killing one motorist as emergency crews began assessing the damage. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County School Board voted on Monday to buy extra cyber liability coverage after recent cybersecurity breaches in education — a move designed to boost data protection for local schools. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Terre Haute North Vigo High School was recognized as an endorsed Early College High School by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis—students can earn a high school diploma along with college credit or a technical credential. Tribune-Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Terre Haute received a $500K grant from the EPA to perform environmental assessments—supporting 10 Phase I and four Phase II studies along with cleanup and reuse plans at the River East planning area and the former Columbian Enameling site. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Retired Vigo County Sheriff's lieutenant Brent Hall was honored with a Blue Heart award for his bravery during the sniper attack on April 11th, 2000—he now works at First Financial Bank and his wife and co-workers attended the awards presentation. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun declared this week EMS Week in Indiana to honor over 25,000 emergency responders — the celebration continues through May 24. WTHI-TV
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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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NO KINGS Peaceful Rally and Food Drive
On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to tell the administration that America has no kings. We will also be holding a Food Drive for Brown Baggers School Food Program of Sullivan County.
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Annual Car Show
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus — Free entry — Celebrate local automotive culture at this beloved community tradition.
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~ Edmund Hillary
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