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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 Terre Haute

November 12, 2015

 

Two Legs Good

In 1922, before the car became Terre Haute's main mode of transportation, George Kessler proposed a thirty-mile boulevard, featuring bicycle lanes and parks.

October 1, 2015

 

Bees in the Trees

Prior to achieving statehood in 1816, 90% of Indiana was covered in virgin forest, providing a supportive natural environment for both plants and animals.

July 23, 2015

 

Church Supper

In the early 20th century, farmers and hunters provided dinner tables with taste sensations that these days might challenge even the most adventurous gourmand.

May 21, 2015

 

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.

March 19, 2015

 

The Shrine of St. Theodore Guerin

175 years ago, Mother Theodore founded the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods. After canonization in 2006, the sisters built her official shrine.

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 3, 2014

 

West Terre Haute Little League

After receiving a community grant, volunteers from across West Terre Haute joined together to transform their baseball fields into a family sanctuary and park.

September 26, 2013

 

The Divining Rod

Tom Roznowski introduces the latest installment in our series exploring the turn-of-the-century photography created by the Cirkut Camera.

May 9, 2013

 

Solly Burton – “El Cumbenchero”

At only 16 years old, Solly Burton won the 2007 National Mandolin Championship. Now, he joins us in the studio to perform "El Cumbenchero."

May 9, 2013

 

Solly Burton

At only 16 years old, Solly Burton won the 2007 National Mandolin Championship. In 2011, Burton returned to the stage to reclaim his championship title.

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