Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Shelburn Community Building opened its cooling station on Monday to help residents beat the heat with water donated by Casey’s General Store. Town Marshal Matthew Price said the center was open until early evening but might run longer if needed + it operates with a generator bought using a WIN Energy grant. WTWO
- ➤ Catholic Charities Terre Haute is hosting a Duck Tagging Party today at 5 p.m. at the Foodbank on North Fourteenth and a Half Street where volunteers can tag 15,000 yellow ducks for the upcoming Rubber Duck Regatta plus the regatta is set for July 4 at 7 p.m. with prizes of $10,000 and up to $1 million and proceeds supporting efforts to fight hunger and homelessness. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute businessman and philanthropist Greg Gibson was named as an Indiana Living Legend by the Indiana Historical Society. The 2025 honorees will be celebrated on August 15 at the Indiana History Center in Indianapolis — Michael Browning, Cathy Langham and Myra Shelby are also recognized. Tribune-Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy advises customers to set thermostats high, use cooler water for laundry, and close curtains as Indiana faces warmer days—offering free home energy assessments and bill payment assistance to help save money and energy. WTWO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vigo County Schools superintendent proposed a plan Monday evening that will consolidate the district into two high schools and four middle schools—four schools will close and several buildings will be repurposed to better serve students. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana schools must teach lessons on consent and human growth as Senate Bill 442 takes effect on July 1—signed by Gov. Mike Braun after heated debates, the law requires parental consent for adding some materials and mandates that curricula be posted online. WTWO
- ➤ Indiana’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program is set to shrink from 250 to 30 or fewer sites by June 30—state and federal dollars have dried up amidst deep budget cuts. Workforce leaders and educators say the funding crisis will force closures and job losses while they seek new ways to support at-risk students. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun announced nine new appointees to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board to boost jobs and wages across the state — the group includes Greg Gibson from Terre Haute and members from Valparaiso, Sandborn, Granger, Indianapolis, Portage, Fort Wayne, Shelbyville and Lebanon. WTHI-TV
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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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WTE Farmers Market
12-4 p.m. — WaterTower Estates — Free entry — Enjoy local produce, artisanal foods, and live music in a picturesque winery setting.
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Terre Haute Independence Day Celebration
Dusk — Fairbanks Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with food, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show.
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Brantley Gilbert Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Mill Terre Haute — Ticket information not provided — Experience an unforgettable night with Brantley Gilbert and enjoy country music vibes.
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7th Annual 12 Points Car Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Collett Park — Free entry — Experience local food, music, and the excitement of classic cars at Terre Haute's largest fundraiser.
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Bringing Back the Bash 2025
2-7 p.m. — The Mill Terre Haute — Free entry — Showcase your classic ride and enjoy family fun with cars and burnouts.
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Old Dominion Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Mill Terre Haute — Tickets on sale February 28th — Country music fans can look forward to a live performance by Old Dominion.
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