Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Quick Quack Trail Run will take place June 20 at Griffin Bike Park. The race, open to runners and walkers of all skill levels, benefits Catholic Charities Terre Haute and supports local programs for essential services. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Terre Haute Airport and the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon for six new box hangars. Airport executive director Craig Maschino said the hangars, showcased against a flying Air Force F-100 Super Sabre, will help the airport accommodate larger aircraft and secure federal funding. Tribune-Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Max's Brewhouse will soon open in downtown Terre Haute, replacing Federal Coffee after its six-year run and adding baked goods for local coffee fans. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce has announced its 113th Annual Meeting on Aug. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Convention Center. The meeting will bring business and community leaders together from west-central Indiana to celebrate achievements + plan for the region's future. Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Community Band will kick off its 2026 Summer Concert Series at 8 p.m. Saturday in Fairbanks Park. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Banks of the Wabash Festival continues today through Saturday at Fairbanks Park, marking its 53rd year with food+ rides, vendors and live entertainment. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with music by Double Shot. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board began planning Indiana Theatre renovations yesterday, expecting a Lilly Foundation Arts and Culture grant. Attorney Eddie Felling and members will draft a white paper (per Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau recommendation) to create a nonprofit and form a committee for a three-to-five-year plan. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rose-Hulman students finished third in the Battery Workforce Challenge, a national competition among universities across North America. The team also earned the Over the Hill Software Award for a battery testing platform, showing its skills in battery manufacturing + design. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute surpassed the halfway mark of its goal to add 700 residents within 10 years as major employers expand and new housing projects address blight. Mayor Brandon Sakbun says these steps will drive future growth (with five expansion projects underway). WTHI-TV
- ➤ Sullivan County Council gave priority status to the Sullivan Lake dredging project Tuesday night. The Park and Lake Board requested county support for shoreline management via a new budget line item. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Today, Terre Haute launched a $75K Neighborhood Investment Fund to help residents improve their local areas. Applications are open + accepted until July 17. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a road closure for Indiana 54 today in Sullivan County (affecting local drivers). Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hoosiers are frustrated with Medicaid changes as the state shifts to the PathWays for Aging program. Some seniors in southern Indiana say case management is lacking — they call for better support. Tribune-Star
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Meadows Shopping Center is seeking a new owner today according to a listing on Crexi.com; local investors and developers may explore this real estate opportunity. Tribune-Star
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