Today
in Terre Haute
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Fair offers carnival rides, games, and 4-H projects for families while fair food is available and events run through Saturday. The demolition derby—tonight at 7 p.m.—is a crowd favorite and a main highlight of the fair. WTHI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute Police Department juvenile detectives investigated several fights among youths, including one at Fairbanks Park, and after social media videos surfaced, obtained six battery warrants—four were served while officers continue searching for two runaways and have made curfew and underage drinking arrests downtown, urging parents to supervise their children. Tribune-Star
- ➤ A Parke County deputy was told by an Indiana Conservation Officer at 6:36 p.m. Saturday that a vehicle speeding from Raccoon Lake Park nearly hit Bellmore Fire Department cadets before the driver—40-year-old William E. Ditchley Jr.—lost control on U.S. Highway 36, crashed, and is now charged with driving while intoxicated, resisting the law, and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon while held on a $10,000 bond. WTWO
- ➤ Terre Haute police warned of a rise in car thefts after noting a car is stolen every 37 seconds in the country—Lt. Justin Sears urged residents to park in well-lit areas, lock doors and windows, and keep valuables out of sight. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Children’s Museum is hosting a bubble party on July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the event features multiple bubble stations and outdoor play for families and is included with admission or free for members. WTWO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Terre Haute high school students—Brianna Higginbotham, Katin Keith and Kyleigh Moore—were awarded the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which offers up to $10,000 a year for four years if they teach in an eligible Indiana school. Nearly 300 students were selected this year from 1,091 applicants under a program established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016. WTWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun appointed Brian Schutt as director of the new Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation yesterday. The Indianapolis business owner and co-founder of Refinery46 will lead state programs to support Main Street businesses—focusing on startups, certified technology parks, and initiatives to aid rural and underrepresented communities. WTHI-TV
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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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Alan Jackson Tribute Band
8-9:30 p.m. — Terre Haute Casino Resort — Ticket information available — A heartfelt tribute to a country legend filled with timeless music.
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Free Medical, Dental, and Vision Services
6 a.m. — Terre Haute South Vigo High School — Free services available — Get essential health care with no ID needed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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