Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deming Park Pool opened for the 2025 season last weekend and will welcome swimmers again this Saturday with operating hours from noon to 6 p.m. The pool will be closed Monday but will open daily starting Tuesday, June 3 — with hours from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Ryves Youth Center in Terre Haute is offering a free summer camp for kids ages 5—17 that will start June 3—providing meals and fun activities daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WTHI-TV
- ➤ United Way of the Wabash Valley secured a $24,000 grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation to help local families cover down payments and closing costs for home purchases. Eligible homebuyers can receive up to $4,000 at closing — they must also complete a financial literacy course to qualify. WTHI-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tree fell on County Road 500 South near Dana on May 26 at about 10:00 p.m. and killed two motorcyclists from Chrisman—Erin Wheeler died at the scene while Jacob Coe later died at an Indianapolis hospital. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A team of Rose-Hulman and Ivy Tech students earned third place overall — winning several key technical awards — in the second year of the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge held in Indianapolis from May 4 to May 9. They built and tested a battery module for an electric commercial van donated by Stellantis. Tribune-Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana American Water released its 2024 Water Quality Reports covering the Wabash Valley, including the Terre Haute area, Marion Heights, Lost Creek, Honey Creek, Otter Creek, Sugar Creek, Riley, and Linton Townships. The reports show that water met all state and federal standards for regulated substances — the company said the data confirms its mission to provide safe, clean water — and residents can check details by location on the website. WTWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Terre Haute announced the Indiana Energy Saver Program — targeting low to moderate-income households with rebates for energy efficiency upgrades and appliance improvements. The program is supported by nearly $182,000,000 in federal funding — and is available to homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements. WTWO
- ➤ Sheriff Derek Fell announced his candidacy for the 2026 sheriff election on Wednesday afternoon at Laborer's Hall on Poplar Street — he said he plans to seek two terms after his appointment last August following Sheriff John Plasse’s death from pancreatic cancer. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board voted Wednesday to advance repairs on the Indiana Theatre roof by authorizing Commissioner Chris Switzer to seek bids and by transferring $300,000 from its capital expense budget to the theater's account — the board approved these measures on May 28 — to fund the needed repair work. Tribune-Star
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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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Gears for Grunts Car Show 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Top Guns — Pre-registration includes a t-shirt — Enjoy live music, food, and bounce houses while supporting veterans.
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Album Release Party and Pop/Punk Prom
7-11:30 p.m. — Terre Haute Brewing Company — $10 Presale / $15 Day of Show — Relive your high school prom with emo vibes, live music, and a free album download.
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