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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 Columbus

June 22, 2017

 

The History of Columbus’ Architectural Mecca

As Chairman of Cummins, J. Irwin Miller set Columbus on a global path, creating the Cummins Foundation to transform the city into a modern architectural mecca.

June 22, 2017

 

Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators

When the West Nile Virus struck in 2002, Kathy Hershey leapt into action, creating the Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators, focusing on rehabilitation and release.

June 22, 2017

 

ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewery

After leaving corporate jobs, Kurt and Lisa Zwanzig started a small pizzeria in their neighborhood. Today, it's been voted the best small brewpub in the US!

June 22, 2017

 

Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum

Celebrating it's 25th year, the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum strives to preserve the military history of the Bakalar Air Force Base, located near Columbus, IN.

October 27, 2016

 

Indiana’s Monster Myths

From a mythical turtle to a terrifying green hairy beast, explore Indiana's most notorious monster myths including the Beast of Busco and the Mill Race Monster.

March 31, 2016

 

Drawing and the Brain

Inspired by recent scientific discovery, the Drawing and the Brain Symposium will bring together neuroscientists, artists, and architects from around the world.

March 26, 2015

 

240Sweet Marshmallows

After starting 240Sweet with her partner Samantha Aulick, Chef Alexa Lamley continues to gain popularity for her one-of-a-kind marshmallow flavors and textures.

October 23, 2014

 

The Miller House

Commissioned by J. Irwin Miller in 1953, the Miller House was designed by Eero Saarien and showcases the modernist architectural style popular in Columbus.

October 17, 2013

 

Jack Brubaker

Jack Brubaker has taken the ancient art of blacksmithing and transformed it into a beautiful world of modern art; now, his pieces can be seen across the nation.

November 3, 2011

 

Artists Among Us

Art abounds in the Hoosier state. We visit with artists of all types to talk about their works, their inspirations, and their business.

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