Good morning, Terre Haute.

Vigo County Schools are asking for a $3.92M grant to buy 14 electric buses to replace diesel buses—plans include seven dual-plug charging stations at the bus garage.

The project will lower fuel and maintenance costs if the funding is approved.

INDOT held a public forum Tuesday along the U.S. 41 corridor in Vigo County to gather feedback on a dangerous median crossover — local residents Judy and Roy Williams attended, with Roy recalling a T-bone accident 22 years ago near a KFC that has spurred calls for safer road conditions.

City officials and reps from Thrive West Central, Terre Haute Transit, Bicycle Indiana and Rose-Hulman attended a symposium at Hungarian Hall Tuesday—where they discussed Vision Zero’s aim to end fatal and injury crashes on Hoosier roadways.

Each community will set its own timeline to reach that goal.

S&P Global Ratings warns that Indiana’s new property tax law creates uncertainty for bonds—local credit ratings may fall when tax revenues drop in 2028.

Lawmakers are set to review and adjust the law to protect city and county services.

Union Health launched its FoodLocker Program today to help patients dealing with food insecurity — the 16-door system distributes emergency food bags when patients leave the hospital.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening.

Terre Haute police and fire departments are competing in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at the Terre Haute Casino Resort — eligible donors must be at least 21 and can donate until 6 p.m. today.

The drive will resume from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow — the event aims to save lives with help from the American Red Cross.

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.

Trick or Treat Celebration

5:30-7 p.m. — Sycamore Manor — Free hot dogs and candy — Enjoy a spook-tacular evening of costumes and community fun.