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6 days ago
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Larry Bird Museum one-year Anniversary
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A staple character in our local community. Larry Bird has inspired many generations. Here, in Terre Haute, they have brought him to life. Celebrating its first year, the Larry bird museum, located in the Terre Haute Convention Center, walks you through Bird's history. An immersive experience, enjoyable for any age. Tennille Wanner, general manager for the Terre Haute Convention Center and Larry bird museum, said they bring in visitors from all over the country. Wanner said they've had visitors from San Diego, Boston and even Canada. 'We get a lot of folks that grew up watching Larry. So, we have our older demographic that comes in and they spend a lot of time in here because they can reminiscence and can look through the photos and listen to the interviews and say wow, I remember that, or I was at that. We hear a lot of stories,' said Wanner. Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer and Tennille Wanner said they expect the numbers of visitors to grow as marketing efforts increase, and more people learn about the museum. Their next steps are billboards and interstate signage to catch the attention of travelers passing through Terre Haute. The Larry bird museum is free to enter and self-guided. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
- Health
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WATCH: Switzer discusses hospital merger; county projects
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer says he supports Union Health's proposed acquisition of Terre Haute's Regional Hospital. Switzer joined David and Jen Thursday morning on WTWO Today to talk about why he supports to plan, and other topics making news in Vigo County. You can see the full interview at the top of the page. We also asked Switzer about efforts to turn the old Community Corrections building into a treatment facility, his new mental health initiative, and he cleared up some misconceptions about the amount of control the county has over Hamilton Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-05-2025
- Health
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Switzer launches 'Move for Mental Health'
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — May is Mental Health Awareness month and Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer is encouraging residents to step outside, get active, and join the conversation about mental health through a new initiative: Move for Mental Health – #StridesWithSwitzer. Throughout the month of May, Switzer will host weekly walks every Monday at 6 PM at Dewey Point in West Terre Haute. These walks aim to promote physical movement, boost mental well-being, and strengthen community connections. 'We often talk about physical health, but mental health is just as important—and too often overlooked,' said Commissioner Switzer. 'Walking together is a simple way to start the conversation, support each other, and help break the stigma around mental health.' In addition to the walks, Commissioner Switzer is launching a social media campaign using the hashtag #StridesWithSwitzer, inviting residents to share their own stories, walking routes, and reflections on how movement helps improve their mood, reduce stress, and foster connection. Participants are encouraged to join the walks, engage online, and take small steps toward better mental health—both for themselves and their community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-05-2025
- Business
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See You in Terre Haute Community Plan unveiled
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Today, community leaders gathered at the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce to unveil the new and updated See You in Terre Haute Community Plan. The event included remarks from Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer, Union Health President and CEO Steve Holman, and Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. The plan features 5 key pillars that community leaders say will help grow Terre Haute and support long-term success in the region. It also outlines a plan to address population decline in the area. Something Mayor Sakbun said will help them continue to grow the city of Terre Haute. 'The city posted a positive population growth of 166 residents last year,' said Sakbun. 'That is a huge turn of events, cause for many years it was declining. Our goal is, how do you elevate that to 500, 700, or 1,000 a year, and this plan will help us do just that.' Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer said that as the city's population continues to grow, infrastructure will play a vital role in developing the community and accomplishing the goals set in place in the updated plan. 'As we see housing growth in the community, our population increasing, the need for safe water, good broadband, opportunity for broadband and all of those thing directly correlate together,' said Switzer. 'So, for us, infrastructure plays a huge role in this community plan and something the county is happy to take on and move forward with in the future.' The plan is supported by a planning grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation and has been developed through months of community engagement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-03-2025
- Business
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Vigo Co. to open Indiana's first championship disc golf course
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana's first championship-level disc golf course is coming to Fowler Park in Terre Haute. The Vigo County announced the groundbreaking addition to Indiana's sports tourism landscape in a press release Friday. The project is going to be completed thanks to a $50,000 matching grant from the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). The grant was written and secured by RJL Solutions and was part of a highly competitive statewide matching program designed to fund high-impact tourism initiatives. Vigo County was only one of five recipients in this funding cycle, according to a press release. How one Wabash Valley group uses disc golf to support a good cause Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer said, this project will help establish Vigo County as a premier destination for outdoor recreation and competitive disc golf. 'This is a first for Indiana, and it's happening right here in Vigo County,' said Switzer. 'We're excited to offer a world-class recreation experience that will bring visitors from across the country, support local businesses, and strengthen our economy through sports tourism.' The course, designed by nationally renowned Houck Design, will be a 27-hole gold-level course. It will also include 54 concrete tees, championship-baskets, improved trails for spectators and more. 'Indiana already gets a lot of tourism and about 81,000,000 tourists came from all over in 2023,' said Dee Leekha-Houck, founder and CEO of Houck Design. 'Out of those, if only 5% have played or tried disc golf, that's a lot of disc golfers already coming to the state (approx. 4,000,000) and when they find out there is a world-class destination course here, they will want to extend their trip and play it. Disc golfers are like golfers. They take vacations for disc golf and go to new places to play on new courses. The expectation is the economic impact from daily and overnight weekend tourism will be one of the highest from this course in Vigo County. 20,000,000 people in the USA, as estimated by AI, either play disc golf regularly or have played it. These courses should bring in many players from all over the state, region, country, and even the world.' Disc Golf Course coming to Brazil, $40K in grants from UWWV Switzer said the project is also made possible through strong regional collaboration. The Wabash Valley Community Foundation provided initial design funding, and the Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau is playing a key role in tournament planning. Duke Energy, the Brett Family, the Crossroads Disc Golf Club, the West Central Indiana Partnership and the Vigo Park Department are also helping support and assist the project. Construction is underway, with a soft launch expected in Fall 2025. A grand opening celebration, featuring a Professional Disc Golf Association-sanctioned tournament, vendors, live music, and professional disc golfers, is planned for Spring 2026. Crossroads Disc Golf Club is looking for more members Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
