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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜

Truman Appoints Shake (1947)

This week in Indiana history, President Harry S. Truman appointed Vincennes resident and Judge Curtis G. Shake as a member of the military tribunal at Nuremberg, which tried Nazi Party leaders and associates for war crimes.

Judge Shake practiced law in Vincennes from 1910 to 1937, and also acted as City Attorney for Vincennes, attorney for Knox County, and U.S. Commissioner for the Southern District of Indiana. In 1938, Shake was elected to a six-year term as a Judge of the Indiana Supreme Court, of which he served three terms as Chief Justice.

📰 Hoosier Headlines 📰

Five Budget-Friendly Trips in Indiana

If you’re looking for a fun getaway that won’t break the bank, here are five Indiana destinations worth the drive. (Get Indiana)

Five Fourth of July Festivals to Attend in Indiana

Fourth of July is fast approaching, so we’ve covered every corner of the state to bring you five Independence Day festivals worth attending. (Get Indiana)

Our friends at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance also have you covered with additional July 4th festivals. (IFBI)

Things to Do in Central Indiana This Week

County fairs, concerts, comedy shows, and ballgames… does it get more “summer in Indiana” than that? Here are some plans for you this week in central Indiana. (Get Indiana)

The Monon South and Next Level Trails

Looking for a new Indiana trail to walk, run, or bike this summer? Consider the Monon South and Next Level Trails. IN the Parks host Allison Martin tells you which towns and attractions to hit and what makes each trail unique. (Get Indiana)

Tenderloin Tuesday™ Is Back in HamCo

Tenderloin lovers, commence. Hamilton County is bringing Tenderloin Tuesday™ back for its 17th year, running for five consecutive Tuesdays from June 30 through July 28. Full details here. (Get Indiana)

Is Indiana in the New Tornado Alley?

Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and the Texas panhandle have been ravaged by tornadoes for decades, but storm data suggests that tornado alley is shifting east to include Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky. (NWITimes.com)

The Hoosier State has already had a record number of tornadoes in 2026, and we’re not even through June.

Take Flight With LIFT Academy®

Looking for a career change that will take you into the field of aviation? If you’re interested in becoming a pilot or want to perform inspections and repairs on aircrafts, LIFT Academy® and LIFT Maintenance® will get you on the runway. (Get Indiana)

Meet the 17-Year-Old Making Six Figures

Do you have a high schooler who is interested in entrepreneurship? Check out High School Hustle. Nate recently met Parker, a soon-to-be senior at Brownsburg High School whose six-figure business was inspired by High School Hustle.

County Fair Season Across Indiana

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has compiled a full list of county fairs happening across the Hoosier State. Here’s when and where they’re happening. (IFBI)

Celebrate July 4th in Kirklin

Kirklin Main Street is throwing the 250th July 4th Freedom Fest at Travelers Point Distillery, with food, live music, games, and all the good stuff from 2 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend and family friendly. Find them at 400 East Madison Street and get details at kirklin-mainstreet.org.

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Baked

The go-to breakfast joint in Kirklin, Indiana? It’s Baked, no ifs, ands, or buts. See for yourself. ⬇️

Squire Boone Caverns

Squire Boone Caverns is one of those places where you feel like you're stepping into another world. While many people flock to nearby attractions, this hidden gem offers a quieter cave experience that's perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking to explore something unique. (Get Indiana)

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Events This Week

Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026 – Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville – Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. - Country star Riley Green brings hits like "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" and "Different 'Round Here" to the amphitheater. Tickets

Avilla Freedom Festival – Avilla (Noble County) – Thursday–Saturday, June 25–27 - Head to northeastern Indiana for a classic small-town festival with a parade, carnival rides, live music, food vendors, kids' activities, and fireworks. Details

46th Annual Fort Wayne Greek Festival – Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne – Thursday–Sunday, June 25–28 - Hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the GreekFest serves up gyros, pastichio, baklava, loukoumades, live Greek music, dancing, and church tours. Details

Dave Matthews Band (Two-Night Stand) – Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville – Friday–Saturday, June 26–27 at 7:30 p.m. - DMB returns to Noblesville for back-to-back summer nights, with two-day lawn passes available for the full weekend experience. Tickets

57th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival – Middlebury (Elkhart County) – Friday–Saturday, June 26–27 - Bluegrass and gospel music, Amish fried pies, lemon shake-ups, kids' activities, and one of the state's largest festival parades, plus the Saturday-morning 5K and 1-mile run. Details

54th Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering – 200 Battleground Ave. in Battle Ground (Tippecanoe County) – Friday–Sunday, June 26–28 - Acoustic music festival spanning old-time, bluegrass, swing, jazz, Celtic, and ethnic styles with headliners including Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, plus free workshops, a free children’s concert, jam sessions, food vendors, and on-site camping. Tickets

Hendricks County Rib Fest and BBQ – Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds in Danville – Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. - Hendricks County's signature BBQ festival features competing pitmasters, rib tastings, live music, kids' zones, craft beer, and fireworks. Details

Rock the Junction Craft Beer & Music Festival – Grand Junction Brewing Co. in Westfield (Hamilton County) – Saturday, June 27 from 1–5 p.m. - Join for a day of sampling high-quality craft beverages and live music. VIP entry begins at 1 p.m.; GA entry starts at 2 p.m. Tickets

👏 4 Big wINs 👏

Four programs were crowned as state champions in high school baseball last Friday and Saturday at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Dom Miranda with Get IN. Sports breaks down how each game played out below.

🎧 Why Dads Need to Show Up for More Than Games 🎧

🎙 On today's show I sat down with Indiana educators and fathers Kelin Mark Sr. and Brother Thomas X-Williams about engaging dads in schools through their DADS Program (Dedication, Academics, Athletics, Discipline, Sacrifice) and "The Dad Difference."

They describe how Mark's experience of not being contacted after his son was injured sparked a focus on making schools more welcoming to fathers beyond athletics, and how they began with workshops on changing school culture by increasing father involvement.

They share personal reflections on their own fathers, discuss practical strategies like emailing teachers, learning school policies, knowing key staff, and balancing hands-on support with student independence.

They also cite statistics linking active fathers to higher rates of wealth and confidence in children and explain how schools can book their 90-minute workshops.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about:
- The DADS Program and "The Dad Difference"
- Workshops to Help Schools Become More Welcoming to Fathers
- Strategies for Fathers to Be Involved

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