Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ranger Power is donating $35,000 to seven local organizations including Vigo County 4-H, Thrive West Central, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, and Chances and Services for Youth. The energy company—behind its proposed $600 million Golden Glow Solar Project—aims to boost community initiatives. WTHI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Federal Coffee (at Wabash Avenue and Seventh Street) is closing permanently on Sunday, May 31 as Chef Kris Kraut announced on Facebook that the shop will end operations after opening in late 2020. No replacement business has been announced. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Amy Walker (of Covered Bridge Special Education District) worked with transitional kindergartner Serenity Cooper on April 30 at Deming Early Learning Center using nursery rhymes to build early skills. Indiana State’s PASS Project addresses the shortage of teachers for blind and low vision students. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Vigo County School Corp. middle schools will pilot a new schedule for 2026-27 to meet a state law that requires extra math support for K-8 students. The schedule change follows House Enrolled Act 1634 and aims to strengthen math instruction in the district. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Brazil Public Library received a $3,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support its 2026 summer reading program themed Unearth a Story, which will provide new books for program participants. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute formalizes its partnership with the Indiana Energy Saver Program to offer residents upfront rebates on eligible energy-efficient upgrades, plus a qualified contractor network will handle the installations to help reduce utility costs. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Vigo County Community Development Corp held its first public meeting Friday morning at the Annex to plan the process for buying and selling properties. The board includes three commissioner appointees plus John Collett, Emily Crapo, and Daniel Conley. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With pools, lakes and beaches busier this holiday weekend as National Water Safety Month begins, local officials and swim instructors stress that designated adult supervision and proper safety measures save lives — added safety lessons and extra barriers help prevent accidents. WTHI-TV
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