Terre Haute News Hub

School Oversight Developments

• 🔥 July 14 Vote Scheduled: The Vigo County Oversight Board will vote July 14 on school consolidation options...

Terre Haute Fire Department has upgraded its equipment with a new ladder truck at Station 8, improving response times and safety.

• Rapid deployment:...

The Western Indiana Builders Association launched its free self-guided Parade of Homes on Thursday evening, giving locals a chance to tour top new builds by area builders and connect directly with them.

Vigo County is under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening.

• Primary threat: damaging wind gusts from...

Vigo County's oversight board held its first meeting since April, reviewing a new West Vigo plan that reconfigures grades to cut $30-40 million in...

The Herz-Rose Park splash pad is closed until further notice due to maintenance issues. Families seeking alternatives can visit the Booker T. Washington Community Center splash pad, with updates expected upon reopening.

Terre Haute breaks ground on the nation's first Boathouse in a Box at Fairbanks Park, delivering an affordable hub for rowing, kayaking and water...

Storm Recovery and Weather

• 🔥 Free Debris Drop-Off: Vigo County Solid Waste Management offers free storm debris drop-off at 10970 S Sullivan...

A Vigo County driver was pulled from their vehicle after a head-on collision on U.S. 150 near New Goshen Tuesday. New Goshen Fire and Rescue responded to the “side swipe head-on collision” around 4:30 p.m.

Mystery awaits in a haunted house investigation at the free student production of “Little Miss Christie.”

• Vigo County students perform at West Vigo...

• Article 1 highlights the May 10, 2027 trial date at Terre Haute's U.S. Courthouse and ties it to the March ruling blocking the death penalty.
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A powerful Juneteenth event at the Vigo County History Center celebrated freedom with free admission for all.

• Scavenger hunt: Visitors explored...

Storms hit Vigo County as predicted, moving from warnings to confirmed damage and now active cleanup.

• Forecast warned of widespread rain and...

Terre Haute's Riverscape received an $80,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation to design a new public kayak and canoe launch at...

School Board Updates

• June 22 Meeting Held: The Vigo County School Board of Trustees held its meeting on June 22, 2026, with a YouTube video...

Severe Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Tornado Warning: Tornado Warning issued for Vigo, Greene, Sullivan, and Clay counties with damage reported across...

Mayor Sakbun's city update spotlighted positive local trends in crime, housing, and jobs.

• Crime fell sharply: Motor vehicle theft dropped from 127...

Severe weather swept the Wabash Valley with escalating alerts:

• Tornado Warning issued for Vigo, Greene, Sullivan, and Clay counties
• Severe...

Terre Haute police swiftly responded to a reported stabbing on the 500 block of South 15th Street Wednesday morning.

• Brandy Salisbury, 40, was...

Garmong Construction is investing in Vigo County's future by endowing a $20,000 scholarship for graduating seniors pursuing construction management or...