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in Terre Haute
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the 112th annual Terre Haute Chamber meeting held on August 21 at the Convention Center, restaurateurs Cheyne and Nikki O’Laughlin, Andy Volkl from Saturn Petcare Inc., and the Goodwill Excel Center received awards — the event had a Collective Vision Forward theme. Tribune-Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A domestic dispute in Shelburn led to an arrest on Wednesday — Conner Fields was charged with attempted murder after a victim was shot multiple times and airlifted to Indianapolis for emergency care. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Police responded to gunshots on the 1700 block of Oak Street in Thompson Park on Wednesday—officers provided medical aid until the Fire Department arrived to transport the victim to a local hospital as detectives investigate the shooting and report no active threat. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Rockville police arrested 37-year-old Kyle M. Hancock from Spencer on Wednesday after finding him slumped over the wheel of his car on US Highway 41—drug paraphernalia and suspected synthetic drugs were discovered in his car and he is now held in Parke County Jail. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Divers are training at the Vigo County Aquatic Center as part of a six-week program run by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to prepare for water rescues after an average of 78 drownings per year — the training covers emergency procedures, equipment handling, and prepares them for final certification in Indianapolis. WTHI-TV
- ➤ More than 400 soldiers from the 38th Infantry Division of the Hoosier National Guard returned home from a yearlong mission in the Middle East to support Operation Spartan Shield, arriving at Indianapolis International Airport + they were welcomed by family and friends. Maj. Gen. Dan Degelow praised their hard work during the deployment from October to July, which included 15 training exercises to strengthen defense partnerships. WTHI-TV
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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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Ben Folds Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hatfield Hall — Tickets available — Experience the genre-bending music of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Folds.
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Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care
1-3 p.m. — Providence Spirituality & Conference Center — Free entry — Acquire essential skills and confidence to care for your loved one through expert-led dementia training.
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Kathleen Madigan Live
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Hatfield Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Kathleen Madigan during her latest tour.
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