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Vigo County Library removes benches at Main Library, public outcry online follows
TERRE HAUTE (WTHI) - A known gathering space for the homeless is Terre Haute is gone. Officials with the Vigo County Public Library say they recently removed the benches outside of the main branch. The removal prompted a community outcry online and now city officials are responding as well. A...
Terre Haute officials to conduct railroad study, eye new underpass or overpass downtown
TERRE HAUTE (WTHI) - The City of Terre Haute wants to continue to reduce the toll that rail operations have on city drivers. Right now, city leaders are eyeing installing either an overpass or underpass downtown to help traffic flow better. To help do this, the city will perform a...
Construction on Erie Canal Rd. and Davis Dr. stoplight to begin next week
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Construction is scheduled to start on August 26 for the Erie Canal Rd. and Davis Dr. stoplight. Officials said the work is needed after a dump truck with its bed up tore down power lines and damaged the pole’s foundation. For now, the intersection is a 4-way stop.
A new sculpture is installed in downtown Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — As you pass by the Terre Haute Convention Center, you will see something new by its main entrance. The “I Heart Terre Haute” sculpture is something that was prototyped and tested at 35 events in the Terre Haute area over the last year and a half. After overwhelming positive feedback, the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and Duke Energy teamed up to have this sculpture placed in front of the Terre Haute Convention Center.
Fruitridge Avenue to be closed for road work
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Part of Fruitridge Avenue will be closed on August 22 and 23. Due to road work coming up Fruitridge Avenue will have a section closed off. The area of Fruitridge from Hulman Street to Margaret Avenue will be shut down for part of the day. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]
The city urging Terre Town residents to give feedback on a critical city project
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The City of Terre Haute urgently needs feedback from Terre Town residents regarding the future of Terre Town Connect Project with Indiana American Water. With only a few weeks left before the deadline, the City needs to hear from more residents to determine the...
First phase of Riley Spur Trail completed
Wednesday, the Vigo County Commissioners announced the completion of the first phase of the Riley Spur Trail, a 1.61-mile stretch from Louisville Road to Lama Road. Although final shoulder work is still in progress, the Commissioners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to allow trail enthusiasts to begin enjoying this newly completed section. This is […]
Local representatives attend Democratic National Convention
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Democrats from across the United States are gathered in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, including two local representatives. Vigo County Democratic Party Chair Joe Etling and Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun are both attending the DNC for the first time. Sakbun says that the passing of the torch from President […]
Mental health roundtable in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor was in Terre Haute to discuss mental health. Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch joined other leaders in Terre Haute, and she says what is being done in Vigo County can help make an impact across the entire state. “Every community makes up Indiana,” Crouch said. “We need […]
Three Local Leaders Honored At State Leadership Forum
Indianapolis, In. – Last week, Ryan Keller, of Thrive West Central, Diane Powell, regional director of U.S. Senator Todd Youngs Office and Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer were honored at the Indiana Leadership Forum in Indianapolis. The Indiana Leadership Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Indiana’s most talented free enterprise and limited government-minded business and community leaders about government, politics and policy to prepare them for greater civic involvement and leadership roles in their communities. Former Senator Jon Ford, Shelley Klingerman and Randy Gentry Chairman of the Vigo County Republican Party are alumni of the State Leadership Forum.
Talking politics: tips on introducing kids of all ages to politics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Talking about politics with children can be challenging. News 10 sat down with the President and CEO of Indiana Youth Institute, Tami Silverman, to get some tips. She says it's always good to start with the basics. That can look like talking about how the...
Glas-Col receives Governors Half Century Award
Indianapolis, In. – On Thursday of last week Terre Haute Company Glas-Col was awarded the Governors Half Century Award at the State House in Indianapolis. Glas-Col is located at 7th and Hulman and have been in business since 1939 when they produced heating chemical devices for the research industry. Since then, they have expanded to produce mixing, evaporation and air purification equipment. The Governor’s Half Century Award is presented to companies that have been in continuous operation in Indiana for 50 to 99 years. The state also awards the Governor’s Century Award to businesses that have operated in Indiana for 100 or more years.
Indiana DOT Begins Chip Seal on U.S. 421 and S.R. 38 in Clinton and Boone Counties
Clinton, IN – Road work on U.S. 421, S.R. 28, and S.R. 38 in Clinton and Boone Counties is scheduled to begin today as part of a chip seal operation. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling in these areas due to the presence of multiple workers on site.
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