Good morning, Terre Haute.

Coy Park's new handicap accessible playground—where children enjoyed the sensory dome—was inaugurated Thursday afternoon with a ribbon cutting.

The $35,000 equipment was purchased by the Terre Haute Mayor's Youth Council.

Duke Energy is investing in new grid technology that self heals during storms—cutting outages by 75% for more than half of Vigo County's customers.

The system helped avoid 6,700 outages and save over 20,000 outage hours last year.

RJL Solutions, a firm founded in Terre Haute, opened its third office in Evansville to boost its work in government relations, marketing and communications — along with economic development and association management statewide.

The company said the new location will help serve more clients.

Terre Haute's Richard Goodall, the Season 19 champion of America's Got Talent, returned to the AGT stage Wednesday night to perform his new single Long Time Coming — accompanied by Neal Schon from Journey.

His special guest appearance in the season finale featured his hometown pride and a memorable live musical moment.

Indiana State University School of Music will host a Fall Choral Showcase Concert on Oct.

3 at 7:30 p.m. in University Hall Theater—three choral ensembles, including the University Chorale directed by Scott Buchanan, will perform music by American and Canadian composers.

Terre Haute native Emily Clapp and her band Dek of Hearts started small by singing backup vocals at a friend's recital in early 2024 and now she has an opportunity on The Voice that exceeds her childhood dreams—promising a big step in her music career.

At Franklin Elementary yesterday, a learning event based on the Three Little Pigs gave families hands-on activities like building pig models, drawing, STEM projects, and a theatrical reading.

Each child received a book and a stuffed pig — a fun memento from the activities.

About 60 protesters rallied at Dobbs Park on Thursday to oppose congressional redistricting while conservatives attended a Ronald Reagan dinner across the street—Gov. Mike Braun was scheduled to speak at the event hosted by Vigo County Pachyderm.

The Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department will reorganize with planned personnel changes in 2026—these changes will adjust how the department operates.

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. will release the results of its forensic audit after a legal review for redactions is complete late next week—Gov. Mike Braun’s office confirmed there are no criminal findings.

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.

Halloween Book Giveaway

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Vigo County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly book giveaway event in Terre Haute.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Women's Soccer

1 PM — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Rivalry game as ISU faces Illinois State in their second-to-last home match of the season.