Good morning, Terre Haute.

At last week's Moonlight on the Wabash dinner, local advocates celebrated 17 years of efforts to connect the community with the river while Mike Knopp from the Boathouse Foundation offered ideas for a new boathouse that could drive further development—experts say the concept may boost upcoming projects along the Wabash.

A student pilot and flight instructor from Indiana State University safely landed a small single-engine airplane at Terre Haute Regional Airport after it lost its nose gear on Friday afternoon—using a textbook maneuver on the back tires.

Tom Kantner, 56, a Pennsylvania resident and director of insurance operations, enrolled at Indiana State University to use credit transfer and credit for prior learning to finish his bachelor's degree in 2 1/2 years—he will graduate next May.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun warned Wednesday that teachers who post online celebrating political violence might face suspension or revocation of their licenses—free speech advocates said the warning could chill constitutional rights.

Local WIC programs from Vigo, Parke and Sullivan counties introduced a mobile lactation station at the Children's Museum to offer a safe space for lactating parents—funded by a United Way grant.

Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo

10 AM – 6 PM — Poplar Pub — Admission Fee Required — Celebrate spice with hot sauce tastings, contests, and live music.

Indiana Middle School XC State Championships

Saturday, Oct 4th — LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course — Free entry — Compete in one of the premier cross country championships for middle school athletes in Indiana.

Parke County Covered Bridge Festival

All day — Parke County Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Celebrate fall with Indiana’s largest festival featuring historic covered bridges, crafts, and delicious food.

Indiana State Sycamores vs. South Dakota Coyotes

1-3 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — The Sycamores take on the Coyotes in a key Missouri Valley Football Conference clash.

Valparaiso Beacons vs. Indiana State Sycamores Women's Soccer

1 PM — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Support your local team — Cheer on the Sycamores in a fall MVC matchup.

Sycamores vs. Bison Football Game

1-3 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Cost info not specified — Don't miss Indiana State taking on North Dakota in a big home conference matchup.