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How Terre Haute honored fallen veterans on Memorial Day
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute residents gathered at Woodlawn and Highland Lawn Cemetery Monday morning to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Mayor Brandon Sakbun said that something like this is the least the city could do. “To be able to say thank you to those who were not […]
$5.5 million grant to boost local All-Babies Initiative
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local initiative is getting a funding boost from the federal government to help combat infant and maternal mortality. Union Health’s Richard G. Lugar Center for Rural Health has been implementing its All-Babies Initiative since 2016, but will now have $5.5 million in funding over the next five years from […]
This Indiana Town is Now the Cheapest Place to Buy a Home Statewide
One Indiana town could be the golden ticket for the many Hoosiers hoping to buy a house in 2024. I can say without a doubt that it will be a long time before I move again. When my wife and I decided to return to Indiana earlier this year, we knew we didn't want to rent but rather own a home in the country. After selling our house in Kentucky, we were able to do just that, but the market in Indiana made for a very stressful process. In addition to astonishingly high interest rates, we were also facing high-priced housing, fueled by a competitive market and low inventory.
Local community takes part in The Murph Challenge
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Community members joined the Terre Haute Police Department in the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day. The Murph Challenge is an event named in memory of fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy. He received a Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Red Wings in 2005 in Afghanistan. To […]
Sullivan holds annual Flag Placement at Center Ridge Cemetary
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Friday morning, dozens of Sullivan residents gathered at Center Ridge Cemetery, to place flags by the headstones of veterans. This has become a Memorial Day weekend tradition in Sullivan. It allows people to pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. The city partners with the Sullivan […]
Valley Weekend Planner: May 25 – 26
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — We have a busy weekend in store with plenty of events taking place across the Wabash Valley. We have compiled some of the local events that may interest you and your family this weekend. This is not a comprehensive list of events. To submit your event, email us at news@wtwo.com. Keep […]
Mayor Sakbun talks street re-striping and bench upgrades
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The city of Terre Haute recently repainted new striping on several downtown streets. The street re-striping project focused on Cherry, Wabash, Ohio, and Walnut Streets. Crews worked from around the railroad tracks to 3rd Street. Mayor Brandon Sakbun said the city will continue to look at other streets throughout the […]
Banks of the Wabash Festival kicks off
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Hundreds were drawn to Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute for a yearly summer tradition. Year 51 of the Banks of the Wabash Festival began with “Family Bargain Night”, where all rides took just one ticket. The gates opened at 6 p.m. and the rides filled up quickly. There were various […]
Indy 500-themed rest stop in Vigo County makes progress
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Progress continues at the Clear Creek Welcome Center in Western Vigo County. The rest stop is located at the 2-mile marker on I-70 Eastbound. As you might recall, the old center was demolished as part of INDOT’s 600-million-dollar investment in rest stops and welcome centers across the state. The Clear […]
Sullivan County Jail completes move into new location
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – All Sullivan County jail inmates have been moved to the county’s new jail. Sullivan County Sheriff Jason Bobbitt said the inmates were moved on Wednesday. He added that the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Vigo County Jail staff, and Indiana State Police assisted Sullivan County with the moving process. The new jail […]
Terre Haute road re-striping project to begin
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The city of Terre Haute has announced a street re-striping project will begin Thursday. The first phase of the project will focus on Cherry Street, Wabash Avenue, Ohio Street, and Walnut Street. Crews will work from the railroad tracks, which are just east of South 9th And a half Street […]
‘Nothing but good things’ | ENTEK and Amazon facility construction underway
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Progress is being made on two projects that will generate hundreds of jobs in Vigo County. Crews are busy working at the Vigo County Industrial Park, which will be home to an Amazon delivery facility. Progress also continues on the future site of ENTEK within the industrial park; ENTEK is […]
Mayor Sakbun makes proclamation for 50th anniversary of EMS Appreciation Week
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun made a proclamation Wednesday afternoon, for the 50th anniversary of EMS Appreciation Week. This is a week to celebrate all of the first responders and medical staff in our community. An event like this is held every year during this week as a way for […]
1 in 4 children in Vigo County experience food insecurity
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — When it comes to childhood hunger, Vigo County ranks 4th in the state. That’s according to data shared by Terre Haute Catholic Charities from Feeding America’s Map The Meal Gap study. Taking a wider view, Indiana was found to have 18.2% of children experiencing food insecurity. Catholic Charities said the […]
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