Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Pathways Center Summer Bash in Terre Haute, people lined up for free haircuts and donated food while volunteers provided outreach to help those facing homelessness. Marcus Davis, who has been homeless for nearly seven months and is looking for a job, said the free haircut lifted his spirits as organizers worked on a week-long survey of local needs. WTWO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ritter’s Frozen Custard in Terre Haute will host Frozen Custard Week from Aug. 4 to Aug. 8, offering daily deals like a free Kids Sundae with any Signature Sundae on Monday plus discounts and upgrades later in the week. WTWO
- ➤ Chipotle’s first Terre Haute restaurant is set to open on August 5 at 2499 South State Road 46 in front of the Eastside Walmart with hours from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.—featuring a drive-thru pick-up lane for digital orders. The chain will also offer about 30 jobs and run a Summer of Extra promotion that gives rewards members a chance to win free Chipotle—adding benefits like a crew bonus, college support, ESL classes and mental healthcare. WTWO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sullivan County deputies conducted a search warrant at a home in Hymera and arrested three individuals (58-year-old Kenneth Scales, who was on probation; 42-year-old Carly Wheatly; 52-year-old Jonah Cooley) after officers found methamphetamine, paraphernalia, marijuana, digital scales, bags and other drug items and charged them with drug-related offenses. WTWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vigo County prosecutor Terry Modesitt warned local businesses on July 1, 2024, that selling THC-derived products could lead to felony charges and said many have complied, though monitoring is hard due to mislabeling and rules in nearby Illinois—legislators are now working on new testing and packaging rules that the Senate will soon review. WTWO
- ➤ INDOT will begin a safety project on U.S. 41 at Dixie Bee Road in spring—aiming to reduce crash risks near Chick-fil-A and the Wabash Valley Dragway—by reconfiguring left turns at a key intersection, a $525,000 job expected to take about 60 days. Tribune-Star
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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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Free Movie Night: Little Giants
9:30 p.m. — Moonlite Drive-In Theater — Free entry — Enjoy a nostalgic classic under the stars with games and community fun.
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Vegas McGraw, The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute & BIGG Country
6-11 p.m. — Fairbanks Park — $10 admission — Experience the ultimate Garth Brooks tribute with Vegas McGraw and BIGG Country's live performance.
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Sip & Charm
12-3 p.m. — WaterTower Estates — Special pricing for drinks — Enjoy a delightful afternoon with mimosas, wine, charcuterie, and charm-making.
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Indiana State Sycamores Football Season Opener
6-8 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Cost information not provided — Cheer on the Sycamores as they kick off the 2025 season at home against McKendree under the lights.
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Pop-Up Market
9 AM – 3 PM — Meadows Shopping Center — Free entry — Shop for unique gifts and enjoy a variety of food trucks at a vibrant local market.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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