Today
in Terre Haute
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marty Pollio, Ivy Tech's new statewide president, said the college is the workforce development engine of Indiana during his address at the Terre Haute campus on Thursday—he outlined plans for a new strategic plan to be launched in July 2026. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Terre Haute Children's Museum is hosting Toddler Tuesday every week from 9 a.m. to noon for children aged 18 months to 4 years to learn, play, and make friends — the entry fee is $5 per person, funded by a grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. WTHI-TV
- ➤ At Indiana State University's Student Business Market on Thursday at Dede Plaza, 25 student-run businesses showcased hand-crafted and artistic items to attract buyers—students like Bernice Asiedu and Troy Jones displayed unique wares including waist beads and magic card tricks. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Congress failed to pass a stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown, Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana is less dependent on federal aid and will take steps to keep key benefits in place. He noted that state leaders plan to review essential services if any short-run losses occur—adding that Indiana will get through it. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Terre Haute City Council passed Mayor Brandon Sakbun’s 2026 budget during its Thursday evening meeting at City Hall and set the city’s operating budget at $129 million—an increase of 1.47% from 2025, even though the city will receive $1 million less from the state due to Senate Enrolled Act 1 and rising inflation. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Horizon Health is hosting free educational sessions to explain changes in 2026 Medicare plans for local residents. The sessions come ahead of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period—October 15 to December 7. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Union Health's Neurology clinic moved to the Professional Office Building No. 5 at 1530 North Seventh Street Suite 500 in Terre Haute. Patients should use the new location for upcoming appointments. WTHI-TV
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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.
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ZZ Top Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Mill Terre Haute — Tickets on sale April 18th — Experience legendary rock music live with ZZ Top.
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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.
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