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School Facility Planning

• Oversight Committee Meeting: The Vigo County Oversight Committee held its first public meeting since April to review...

Two complementary projects highlight ongoing Wabash Riverfront investment.

• Riverside Commons opened with a flag-raising at the former jail site...

Three former Indiana State Sycamore teammates are all now in the NBA, marking a notable achievement for the program.

K9 Paddy, a golden retriever, gives the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office and ICAC task force a unique edge by sniffing out electronic evidence like phones...

The Vigo County Oversight Board’s timeline for school consolidation has shifted from an April 15 deadline to a July 14 vote on a final recommendation....

Terre Haute Fire Department's new ladder truck at Station 8, built over four years by local firefighters, deploys in under 30 seconds and carries 2-3 crew members. The upgrade replaces a 14-year-old model and speeds rescues with built-in outriggers.

Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk: A stalling front brings scattered showers and thunderstorms through the weekend with 1.5 to 3...

Vigo County is handling debris from recent storms while watching for flooding and more rain through the weekend.

• Debris response: Free drop-off...

A Terre Haute man faced court-ordered booking for methamphetamine possession in Sullivan County, reflecting continued local drug enforcement activity. Separate arrests for warrants occurred during the same period.

• Free community event welcomed everyone to the Vigo County History Center for a powerful Juneteenth celebration
• Scavenger hunt through exhibits...

A Vigo County driver was extracted from their SUV with only minor injuries after a side-swipe head-on collision with a pickup truck on U.S. 150 near New Goshen Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. The other driver was uninjured.

Several new state laws will directly shape daily life in Terre Haute and Vigo County starting July 1.

• School cellphone ban expands to the full day,...

The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office released details on a wanted suspect for this week's CrimeStoppers. Call 812-238-STOP with any tips.

Crime and Safety Updates

• 🔥 Stabbing on 17th Street: THPD reported one person stabbed during a fight on the 300 block of North 17th Street, with...

Severe Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Thunderstorm Warning Active: A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 11:30 PM EDT for southeastern Vigo...

• Crime reduction: Motor vehicle thefts fell sharply thanks to Flock cameras and proactive policing, surprising even Mayor Sakbun
• Population growth:...

Garmong Construction has created a $20,000 endowment through the Vigo County Education Foundation to award one graduating senior from Vigo County...

Knife violence clustered in Terre Haute on Wednesday, signaling a troubling one-day pattern.

• Man swung box knife inches from victim's neck near...

Emergency officials first stressed preparedness, urging residents to seek shelter, avoid vehicles during storms, and use weather radios. Shelters...

Severe Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Tornado Warning: A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warnings are active for southern Vigo County with 60-mph...