Today
in Terre Haute
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity presented keys to two new three-bedroom, two-bath homes on Wednesday for families in Terre Haute—Olympia Turner and Ansyee Shelton received their new home as part of the organization’s third and fourth builds in 2025. Tribune-Star
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Police responded to an oil spill at the eastbound ramp of U.S. 41 to I-70 at the seven-mile marker—emergency crews are working to clean it up while the ramp remains closed. Tribune-Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sullivan County deputies arrested two Merom women on Monday after stopping a car on State Road 63 just north of Merom—K9 Qlark detected illegal drugs and officers recovered meth, marijuana, scales, pills and cash with Pierce facing serious charges and a bond of $72,000 while Shepler faces charges with a $34,000 bond. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Indiana Supreme Court confirmed an Oct. 10 execution date for death row inmate Roy Lee Ward after it denied his appeal on Wednesday—his scheduled execution will proceed as legal steps end. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute has begun renovating Coy Park to give kids new play equipment, thanks to generous donations, Mayor Brandon Sakbun said. He added that more upgrades, including improvements at Rea Park and around Memorial Stadium, are planned for the future—boosting outdoor activity in the community. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Terre Haute Police Department and Vigo County Crisis Intervention Team met with National Alliance for Mental Illness Indiana at Hamilton Center on Thursday to develop strategies for helping adults with mental and substance issues in the justice system—work that will continue until noon Friday. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Some Seelyville customers were charged twice in July because a duplicate meter read file for June and July was used; the city fixed the error on the August 24 bill—customers with late fees can contact the billing office while an official reaches out to Seelyville Water for a prevention plan. WTHI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ James Lewis, a Terre Haute resident, has lived with the rare genetic disease Gordon Holmes Syndrome that affects his muscles, memory and movement since his diagnosis over three years ago—and his family is raising awareness and launching a GoFundMe to help fund a needed vehicle lift. WTHI-TV
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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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