WTHI-TV (Terre Haute, IN)

WTHI-TV (Terre Haute, IN)

WTHI-TV is a multi-affiliate television station associated with CBS, FOX, My Network, CW, and ION, catering to audiences in Western Indiana and Eastern Illinois from its headquarters located in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana. Founded by the renowned Anton “Tony” Hulman, Jr., WTHI-TV began broadcasting on July 22, 1954. It has established itself as the leading source of news in the Wabash Valley. Pioneering in various aspects, WTHI-TV was the first to broadcast on air, utilize film, adopt videotape technology, enable live broadcasts, implement a computerized newsroom, introduce digital news gathering tools, and set up satellite uplinks. Additionally, it was the first to offer live, local Doppler radar, solidifying its position as the preferred choice for local news.

Local
English
Television

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69
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Global

#168303

United States

#33084

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#936

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  • 4 days ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex

    Charges are pending against Republican Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek for a January drunk driving incident that remained under wraps for months - shielded by legislative immunity during the 2025 session. Bohacek, of Michiana Shores, was stopped by police on Jan. 24 after a citizen reported him "drinking an open container and stumble out of his vehicle" at a Panda Express in Michigan City, according to charging documents obtained by the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

  • 4 days ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex

    The three elected members of the Indiana University Board of Trustees have been removed by Gov. Mike Braun - roughly a month after indicating he wouldn't. The governor instead on Monday tapped three new members - two notable conservatives - along with reappointing a sitting trustee.

  • 4 days ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex

    TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Vigo County School Board recently reviewed the initial results of a 16-month study conducted by Gibault on the future use of its schools. The findings suggest significant changes for the school corporation. Currently, the Vigo County School Corporation operates three high schools, five middle schools, and 15 elementary schools. According to the study, this could be reduced to one high school, three middle schools, and nine elementary schools.

  • 4 days ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex

    TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Prospect Bank, originally based in Paris, Illinois, has opened a new permanent location in Terre Haute. The new branch is located at 2609 Poplar Street. The bank will transfer its operations from its temporary Ohio branch to this new Terre Haute location. With its new building now complete, Prospect Bank is ready to welcome new and returning customers. Customers are invited to visit the Poplar Street location for services including deposits, loans, trusts, and mortgages.

  • 4 days ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex

    BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) - State Representative Tim Yocum is engaging with the community through a series of town hall meetings this week. These gatherings aim to recap the 2025 legislative session and hear from residents. Yocum will host four town hall meetings, starting with one Monday at Brazil's City Hall at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, he will visit Rockville, followed by Clinton on Wednesday, and Cayuga on Thursday.