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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Archive for May 2017

May 11, 2017

 

Rainwater – “Love Brain”

Born and raised in Brown County, Kenan Rainwater combines his folk roots with doo-wop harmonies. Together with his band, Rainwater performs "Love Brain."

May 11, 2017

 

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Kouts

From a Ferris Wheel turned bridge, accordingly to locals, to delicious food and treats at George’s Koffee Kup and Piggies’N’Cream, Kouts has a lot to offer.

May 11, 2017

 

Rainwater

Born and raised in Brown County, and founding member of the Indiana Boys, Kenan Rainwater combines his folk roots with doo-wop harmonies and electric influence.

May 11, 2017

 

Cataract Falls

Located in Owen County as part of the Lieber State Recreation Area, Cataract Falls is the largest waterfall in Indiana by volume, dropping 86 feet in elevation.

May 11, 2017

 

Indiana Trail 100

Explore the sites and sounds of the Indiana Trail 100, where over 400 runners traverse the Chain O'Lakes State Park during Indiana's only 100 mile race!

May 11, 2017

 

Rock n’ Gems

Lapidist Merrill Hinshaw and his wife Janis have spent over 60 years building their business Rock n' Gems into an internationally celebrated gemstone resource.

May 12, 2017

 

Rainwater – “Rocket to the Sun”

Born and raised in Brown County, Kenan Rainwater combines his folk roots with doo-wop harmonies; together with his band, Rainwater performs "Rocket to the Sun."

May 25, 2017

 

LST 325 Memorial

During WWII, the Evansville LST was critical to beachfront invasions, including the infamous D-Day; today, it is the only seaworthy LST 325 left in the country!

May 25, 2017

 

Singing Hoosiers – “The Star-Spangled Banner

From Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, the Singing Hoosiers perform "The Star-Spangled Banner," during their visit to Studio 6!

May 25, 2017

 

James Bethel Gresham

When President Wilson sent troops to World War I, one of the first Americans to make the ultimate sacrifice was Evansville's Corporal James Bethel Gresham.

May 25, 2017

 

Indiana Patriot Guard Riders

Formed in 2005, the Patriot Guard Riders continue to support families of the fallen, returning soldiers, and communities through volunteer work and outreach.

May 25, 2017

 

Veterans Memorial Museum

After becoming interested in military history as a child, Brian Mundell began collecting military memorabilia, creating Terre Haute's only memorial museum.

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