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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.

Posts tagged sports

August 2, 2018

 

Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons

In 1941, Fort Wayne piston magnate, Fred Zollner, created Indiana's first professional basketball team, the Zollner Pistons, eventually launching the NBA.

August 2, 2018

 

Fort Wayne Curling Club

Founded in 2010, the Fort Wayne Curling Club has the only dedicated curling facility in Indiana, attracting elite curlers worldwide to their annual bonspiels!

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!

February 9, 2017

 

Purdue Neurotrauma Group

Purdue's Neurotrauma Group hopes to identify the causes of traumatic brain injury with the aim of developing early detection methods and protection systems.

July 17, 2014

 

New Wave Pro Wrestling

As a child, Mykie Guess dreamt of becoming a wrestler; today, he runs Terre Haute's first pro wrestling league, entertaining crowds with heart-pounding action.

July 17, 2014

 

Indy Southside Wiffle Ball

Brendan Dudas wanted to transform his backyard into a community gathering place; today, it is now home for one of Indianapolis' premiere wiffle ball leagues!

January 12, 2012

 

A Walk in the Woods

From lumber to extreme sports, Indiana's forests offer Hoosiers much more than a nice walk in the woods.

July 14, 2011

 

Join the Club

Indiana Rocketry, the Terre Haute Rex, and the Tear Jerkers. Find out what they're all about and how you can join in on the fun!

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