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Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Next Step Foundation in Terre Haute, Indiana, was granted $2.5 million by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to create affordable transitional housing for individuals recovering from substance abuse, aiming to support their recovery process.  WTHI-TV
  • First responders in Terre Haute worked through Christmas, maintaining community safety and celebrating with their colleagues, treating the firehouse like a second family.  WTHI-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Indiana State University plans to introduce a forensic science major by fall 2025, addressing the growing demand for professionals in various forensic fields.  WTHI-TV
  • Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun is set to read 'Martin’s Big Words' to children at the Vigo County Public Library, aiming to impart Martin Luther King Jr.'s values of equality and peace.  Tribune-Star

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Terre Haute and Vigo County offer live Christmas tree recycling until Jan. 11 at Vigo County Solid Waste Management.  Tribune-Star
  • Indiana is gradually incorporating battery storage technology to enhance grid stability and avoid power outages, despite facing potential energy deficits.  Tribune-Star

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Local lawmakers in Vigo County, Indiana, are urging residents to participate in an online survey to influence the 2025 legislative session, with a deadline of December 31.  WTHI-TV

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Indiana State Parks to host First Day Hikes on January 1, 2025, providing a healthy way to start the new year with guided outdoor activities.  Tribune-Star

SPORTS NEWS

  • The 25th annual Wabash Valley Classic, a notable high school basketball tournament in Indiana, brings the community together and supports local schools financially.  WTWO

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Redneck New Year's Eve Celebration

    Celebrate New Year's Eve in true redneck style with live country music, dancing, a mechanical bull, and a BBQ feast at The Main Event.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Indiana State Sycamores vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Basketball Game

    This event features a competitive basketball game between the Indiana State Sycamores and the Northern Iowa Panthers at the historic Hulman Center.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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