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City of Terre Haute passes an amendment to right-of-way ordinance
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The City of Terre Haute says it will hold businesses responsible for poor installation or maintenance of power lines. This comes as the Terre Haute City Council passed an amendment to the city code last week. City officials say it will make rules surrounding proper...
HIGHWAY 40 THROUGH CASEY HONORS FALLEN ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER, HOMETOWN HERO
U.S. Highway 40 through Casey, Illinois, is now the “Army Spc. Charles Lamb Memorial Highway” after a ceremony on June 26 at the Casey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5762 nearly 20 years after the Illinois Army National Guard Soldier was killed during a mortar attack on a logistical base southwest of Baghdad, Iraq.
Terre Haute's 2024 Community Report is out: here are the areas of concern
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Terre Haute officials have released a report from the latest Community Engagement Workshop series. The Terre Haute Human Relations Commission and Terre Haute Ten put on the workshop. The workshop focused on four different areas; housing, employment, education, and criminal justice. Among the challenges is...
Vigo County Courthouse dome to be repainted
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Vigo County Courthouse dome is expected to have a new paint look later this week. Earlier this year, a number of projects in the city of Terre Haute were approved to receive American Rescue Plan Act funding. One of those projects being repainting the county’s courthouse dome. Last week, the […]
A year after 'Move Over Law' went into place, roadside workers are saying few follow it
TERRE HAUTE, Ind.(WTHI) - This July marks one year since the "Move Over Law" has gone into place, yet many roadside workers say it seems like no one wants to follow it. I spent some time at an INDOT site today, and many cars passed by, yet very few were going the speed limit for a zone like this one. Workers I spoke with say this is a daily occurrence for them.
Operation Back to School provides financial aid for veterans
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Operation Back to School returns for third year with financial aid for Indiana veterans. This program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial difficulty. It offers $500 per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses. Those wanting to apply must provide multiple forms of documentation proving […]
Pathways Cooling Center helps Terre Haute beat the heat
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A variety of cooling centers opened due to high temperatures in the area. The Pathways Day Center located at 504 S. 15th Street in Terre Haute opened their doors for anyone in the Wabash Valley who needs to cool off. The facility opens any time the temperature feels 100 degrees or above. Pathways manager Charity Mouck says they offer a variety of services to help the community beat the heat.
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