News From Terre Haute, Indiana News

Valentine's Day a rosy business

2012-02-14T05:05:01-05:00

Red roses, mixed bouquets and even a bonsai tree or two are being delivered today on perhaps the nation’s sweetest holiday.

Downtown gets Wi-Fi ‘hotspot’

2012-02-14T05:04:12-05:00

Frontier Communications has reached an agreement with city officials to create a Wi-Fi “hotspot” covering much of downtown Terre Haute.

Board OKs $5.4M in work at schools

2012-02-14T05:03:19-05:00

The Vigo County School Board has approved borrowing $5.4 million for an expansion of DeVaney Elementary School and energy-related projects at 15 other schools.

Stella’s Cafe downtown plans to close March 2

2012-02-14T05:02:42-05:00

Not long after changing its name from Bit of Britain Tea Room to Stella’s Cafe, a downtown restaurant has announced plans to close its doors.

Bill would ease college credit transfers

2012-02-14T05:02:06-05:00

Indiana college students worried about whether their credit hours will transfer to another university may get some relief if a proposed higher-education bill passes.

Court alters trial date for man accused in 1979 death case

2012-02-14T05:01:40-05:00

A trial date has changed for a Riley man accused of a 1979 homicide.

Shift to online raises school cost concerns

2012-02-14T05:01:21-05:00

Legislation that would require high school students in Indiana to take at least one online course is meeting resistance from some school administrators who say they can’t afford any more mandates from the state.

Cops nab man after squad car struck

2012-02-14T05:00:58-05:00

A West Terre Haute man was arrested Monday after a police pursuit that began after his vehicle collided with a Terre Haute police car.

Victim unhurt when robbed by gunman

2012-02-14T05:00:56-05:00

Terre Haute police were searching late Monday night for a suspect accused of using a gun to rob another person at about 7 p.m.

Man face gun charge after woman shot in leg

2012-02-14T05:00:43-05:00

A Terre Haute man faces a misdemeanor firearms charge following an accidental shooting during the weekend.