Terre Haute Vice News

09/17/2026

From League of Women Voters of Vigo County, IN

Candidates in these county races will respond to questions. Audience members are invited to submit questions in person at the event. Forum will be live-streamed and recorded on the Vigo County Public Library's YouTube Channel. Co-Sponsored with the Vigo County Public Library, Terre Haute Tribune-Star, Greater Terre Haute Branch of the NAACP, and Terre Haute Wabash Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

09/16/2026

Crowd cheering for SMWC women’s volleyball win. Swept IU Kokomo, now 23-0!

09/15/2026

According to local officials, staff from the Vigo County Health Department were on site at Club Soda today assisting residents with housing alternatives once the facility is forced to close on September 21, 2026.

It was also reported that residents were unaware that program staff had illegally turned the water back on to the building, a practice Indiana American Water refers to as “inactive with consumption.”

The city, in partnership with Indiana American Water, has agreed to allow the facility to continue using water until the closure has been finalized. THVN was unable to reach director Kevin Ball for his comments on the situation.

Concerns have been raised by the community about the facility’s management, particularly regarding its lack of board oversight. THVN can not confirm at this time the program’s leadership structure.

However, it was discovered that the site had been purchased during a tax sale in 2025 by a group titled “Tax Lien Fund” with an address listed in San Francisco, California. The sale amount was listed as $10,111 despite the property’s appraisal of $174,000.

According to the tax sale documentation the purchase was made on September 18, 2025 with a one year redemption period and a $5,475 “redemption amount.” THVN will continue to update this story as information becomes available.

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Check out the Frost Project photos from reTHink, Inc. 's 2026 Replay Runway event on both pages!

09/15/2026

A memo posted by the city of Terre Haute announcing the closing of Club Soda was recently shared on the Terre Haute Chatter Facebook group resulting in over two hundred reactions, more than a hundred comments, and a lot of speculation.

The notice, which has been confirmed by the director of public works and safety, states that the buildings have been declared unsafe (primarily due to water being shut off at the site) and residents will be required to vacate by September 21, 2026.

According to the city, officials have worked with director Kevin Ball to address several financial and safety concerns at the location, but those problems have not been adequately addressed, which has resulted in the city’s decision to force the closure.

When THVN visited the site it appeared power was on at the building. A source from Club Soda stated that the water was on (which was not confirmed), that there were currently twenty four residents, and that they did not intend to vacate.

Public records and local reporting show that there is currently $10,597 owed in taxes and that the fire and health department had previously required $30,000 worth of work to be done in upgrades. It is not known at this time whether that work was completed.

Records also indicate that the facility was sold in a tax sale last year and is nearing the end of it’s one year redemption period. Terre Haute Vice News has submitted records requests to identify the party who made the purchase, and will update this story when that information becomes available.

09/15/2026

A Terre Haute man is facing felony allegations after police say he exchanged s*xually explicit messages with an undercover detective posing as a 15-year-old girl and later arrived at a predetermined location to meet her.

According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Vigo County Superior Court Division 6, a Terre Haute Police Department Detective alleged that Joseph Kuzmission committed child solicitation, a Level 4 felony, and attempted possession of child po*******hy, a Level 6 felony.

The investigation began as part of an undercover operation in which the detective posed online as a 15-year-old female. According to the affidavit, an undercover post was made on a website on Aug. 26, and Kuzmission allegedly contacted the undercover phone shortly after noon that day.

Investigators allege the conversation continued into Aug. 27, when Kuzmission asked when the person he believed to be a 15-year-old would be available. The undercover detective reportedly told him it would need to be after school and later explicitly told Kuzmission she was 15.

According to the affidavit, Kuzmission continued communicating after being told the purported girl's age. Police allege the conversation became s*xual, including questions and comments concerning s*xual activity. The affidavit also alleges Kuzmission asked the undercover officer to send a n**e photograph so he could see her before going to bed.

The conversations allegedly continued over the following days as the two discussed arranging an in-person meeting. Investigators said several potential dates and times were discussed before plans were eventually made to meet during the weekend of Sept. 5-6.

According to the affidavit, on Sept. 4 Kuzmission allegedly told the purported 15-year-old that he could pick her up or meet wherever she wanted. Police said the two eventually agreed to meet at a gas station near South Third Street and Margaret Avenue in Terre Haute.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, Kuzmission allegedly arrived at the gas station for the planned meeting. The affidavit states that shortly before he arrived, he again acknowledged that the person he expected to meet was 15 and referenced Indiana's age of consent while allegedly discussing having s*x after she turned 16.

Detectives reportedly observed a red Nissan SUV enter the parking lot and determined through its license plate that the vehicle belonged to Kuzmission. A THPD officer then pulled into the parking lot in a marked police vehicle, approached Kuzmission and detained him.

Police said Kuzmission had a red flip phone when he was detained. According to the affidavit, detectives called the number that had been communicating with the undercover phone, and Kuzmission's phone began ringing. Investigators said this confirmed that the phone in his possession was the device involved in the undercover conversations.

Kuzmission was transported to the Terre Haute Police Department, where detectives interviewed him after advising him of his Miranda rights. According to the affidavit, Kuzmission agreed to speak without an attorney present and admitted participating in the conversations and arranging the meeting at the gas station.

According to local reporting Kuzmission was fired by the Vigo County School Corporation upon their notification of his arrest.

A probable cause determination is not a finding of guilt. The case will proceed through the Vigo County court system, where prosecutors would be required to prove any formally filed charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

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09/15/2026

Jesse Walker from WTWO announced he is retiring from there October 2nd,2026 after over 40 years there. Very good weatherman and can't wait to see what he does next. Congratulations and thank you for all the years!
What are some of your memories of Jesse?
Pinned comment of his new page in the comments pinned.

09/14/2026

From Matt Ames - Indiana State Police

Putnam: I-70 westbound near the 40 MM (east of Cloverdale Exit). The westbound driving lane (right lane) will be shut down for a crash involving a pedestrian being struck. The investigation is expected to take a few hours. Expect delays in the area or seek an alternate route.

09/14/2026

From Vigo County Public Library :

Addiction and mental health can be intertwined, with drugs or alcohol being used to manage untreated mental health conditions even though substances make those conditions worse or cause new ones. Listen to the stories of those who have been through this dangerous cycle, or learn how to get help for yourself, a family member, or a friend who is struggling with help from the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI). Presented via Zoom, this session will allow attendees to write down their questions for privacy or ask the presenters directly in the question-and-answer section.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Please be advised that difficult topics, including su***de, will be discussed. Presented by the NAMI Indiana and NAMI Vigo County.