Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Calvary Cemetery will participate on Dec. 13 in National Wreaths Across America Day to honor veterans by placing live balsam wreaths on graves. In 2024, volunteers and veterans’ groups helped lay 249 wreaths to remember the fallen. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vigo County School Corp. teachers ratified a new two-year contract that gives most teachers a $2,000 raise and qualifying 'lost generation' teachers $4,500 after a vote of 402 to 63 on Tuesday — the union held an information session to explain the details. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Indiana Youth Institute announced Tuesday its FIVE by 50 initiative at the 2025 KIDS COUNT Conference in downtown Indianapolis to ensure every Hoosier child has at least five supportive adults by 2050. The program will link schools, after-school programs, and community organizations — a move set to boost guidance and support statewide. WTHI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bobcat trapping will return to parts of Indiana this weekend for the first time in more than 50 years. Trapping will be allowed in 40 southern counties — including the Wabash Valley — with a bag limit of one bobcat per trapper and a total quota of 250 bobcats. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Terre Haute's annual leaf pickup program will begin Wednesday, Nov. 12, the day after Veterans Day — crews in the Orange Zone will start on Davis Avenue and work north. Tribune-Star
- ➤ At Tuesday's Vigo County Council meeting, officials discussed a $100K request to form an oversight committee to watch over school funds for building projects. Councilman Steve Ellis said he opposes the plan due to legal risks — he wants to protect taxpayers — while Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard supports it to start repairs without raising taxes; a vote could come on November 11. WTHI-TV
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American Sign Language Class
6:00 p.m. — Torner Community Center, Deming Park — Cost to enroll — Gain valuable communication skills through American Sign Language in a supportive environment.
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7th & 70 Wine & Craft Beer Tasting
6-9 p.m. — Zorah Shrine — Entry fee required — Explore over 200 wines and 25 craft beers while supporting a great cause.
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Illinois State Redbirds vs. Indiana State Sycamores Football
1-3 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Great football and fall vibes — Catch the Sycamores at home against longtime rival Illinois State.
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Pathways Pantry
12-2 p.m. — Pathways Day Center — No cost — A community food assistance program providing essential services to those in need.
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Sarah McQuaid Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Vigo County History Center — Free entry — Enjoy an enchanting evening with the musical talents of Sarah McQuaid at this community event.
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NXR Midwest Championships
8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. — LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course — $5 per person — Experience an exciting race weekend filled with competitive cross country events.
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Ball State Cardinals vs. Indiana State Sycamores Basketball
12-4 a.m. — Hulman Center — Cost info not available — Cheer on the college basketball teams in a thrilling matchup.
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Pomeroys vs Indiana State Sycamores Women's Basketball
11 AM – 1 PM — Hulman Center — Cost not specified — Watch local talent as the Pomeroys take on the Sycamores in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Small Business Bazaar
All day — The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm — Free entry — Get ahead on holiday shopping while supporting local businesses with over 35 vendors.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Various times — Community Theatre of Terre Haute — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious holiday classic that captures the spirit of Christmas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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