Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Children’s Museum will host its Bubble Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in partnership with Foam Homies & sponsored by TCC Gives. Families may join by paying the regular admission fee while members attend free. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Vigo County Fair is joining a statewide effort to fight hunger by participating in the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest—presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st—for collecting food donations to support local food banks. Youth leaders from county fairs will work with their communities to gather donations that help those in need. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Greene County Humane Society is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation for the Summer 2025 Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event, which runs from July 5 to July 19 at its shelter in Linton and a partner lounge in Bloomington. The event offers dog adoptions at $70 and cat adoptions at $20—aiming to relieve overcrowding as pets like longtime resident Beast await new homes. WTWO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Local Government Finance said Indiana's gross assessed values for commercial, industrial and residential properties rose 12% from 2024 to 2025 as property tax changes take effect for taxes due in 2026—data came from annual ratio studies by 92 county assessors. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous gift helped Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology equip its Physics—Optical Engineering and NanoEngineering programs with high-powered supercomputer workstations for advanced courses and research projects. Students can use the workstations online any time from on or off campus. WTWO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seven-year-old Alice Dodd from the Wabash Valley is a quarterfinalist in the Ranger Rick Junior National Competition that honors kids for their love of nature — she has advanced through five rounds of voting and has a few days left to secure her spot in the semifinals. WTHI-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Wabash Valley Community Foundation is hosting free estate planning seminars in Terre Haute, Sullivan + Brazil today to help individuals and families get their affairs in order. The sessions will offer guidance on making sound plans for the future. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Brandon Sakbun appeared on WTWO to explain changes to the Vigo County school system, city interns’ summer transit initiative, and accessible improvements like audible crosswalks + Deming Park pool upgrades with dedicated funding. He said these steps are meant to enhance services for Terre Haute residents. WTWO
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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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Dustin Lynch Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Mill Terre Haute — Ticketed event — Experience the country vibes of Dustin Lynch at sunset in Terre Haute.
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