Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities released the name of Tammy Samm (50) from Jasonville who died in a two-car crash in Sullivan County on Sunday morning. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Early Tuesday, the Terre Haute Fire Department was dispatched to a garage blaze at 1502 8th Ave at 12:20 a.m. where rapid arrival helped contain the fire that consumed the building plus one firefighter was injured and treated while two adults were displaced and are receiving help from the Red Cross. WTHI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rockville Police Department reported counterfeit $100 bills were circulated Tuesday—residents are urged to use tips from a social media post to spot fake bills. Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Swope Art Museum’s 81st Wabash Valley Exhibition has moved six blocks north to the Yang Family University Art Gallery at Indiana State University’s Landini Center — 300 N. Seventh St.— as the museum remains closed for renovations. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Fire Department added a fourth ambulance to improve its response times to emergencies in the city — officials say the extra unit will ease strain on services. 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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Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra: Tabla & Titan
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Indiana State University — Tickets sold separately — Experience a captivating blend of Indian classical rhythms and Mahler's Symphony No. 1.
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37th Annual Old Fashion Day
Tons of fun — All day — Collett Park — Free entry — Enjoy crafts, activities, music, and food in a festive atmosphere.
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