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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜

WFBM-TV Goes on the Air (1949)

We are still riding the post-race high of the Indy 500, and if you weren’t there in person, at least you could watch it on TV. On that note, we’re looking back on the first television station in the state of Indiana… WFBM-TV. 

Originally founded as the first radio station in the state in 1924, it later launched as a television station on May 30, 1949. The first-ever broadcast was a documentary on the Indianapolis 500 called “Crucible of Speed.” The broadcast immediately after? The first-ever live broadcast of the race itself. They had only three cameras set up along the main stretch, pit area and Grandstand E. Earl Townsend, a local trial lawyer, was the primary announcer for the coverage. 

Since the 1949 and ‘50 races, the Indy 500 has become subject to local blackouts in the Indianapolis area as there is always a push for locals to attend the race.

📰 Hoosier Headlines 📰

SKYLAKE Adventures Grand Opening June 4

It’s been multiple years in the making, but SKYLAKE Adventures off U.S. 31 near Sheridan and Grand Park is set to officially open next Thursday, June 4. This $100 million project is a one-of-a-kind destination that is opening in waves, with a ropes course, mini golf, and more to come. (WTHR)

Recapping the Closest Indy 500 Ever

After finishing fourth in 2022 and 2025, Felix Rosenqvist raced past David Malukas on the home stretch of Lap 200 to win the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 by the narrowest finish ever on record… .0233 of a second. It was another memorable May moment for Rosenqvist, who welcomed his first-born child, Stella, to the world with his wife, Emille, just two weeks before the race. Check out the full race recap. (IndyCar)

The last lap was as thrilling as it gets. (Watch)

Check where your favorite IndyCar drivers finished in the 500. (Results)

How did Nate Spangle and Get Indiana’s newest friend James Ward from the UK stack up against 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson in the Gainbridge Speed Reflex Challenge? (Watch)

Did LeBron James show up to the Get Indiana tailgate in Turn 3? IYKYK. (Watch)

See what Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark said about her experience being the Grand Marshal. (Watch)

See who the Get Indiana boys picked as the Indy 500 winner before race day. (Watch)

Way back in 1913 during the third Indy 500, Frenchman winner Jules Goux did something no winner had ever done before… and certainly not since. (Watch)

The 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for May 30, 2027. Here’s the logo for next year. (IMS)

Strawberry Festival in Kokomo

The 28th Annual Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 5, in Kokomo will feature over 220 vendors, live entertainment, and yes, strawberry desserts for the masses. Hosted by the Greater Kokomo Downtown Association, the strawberry fest is one of Kokomo’s largest annual events and welcomes more than 10,000 people each year. Read why you should attend. (Get Indiana)

The State of the State Parks

On the 50th episode of IN the Parks, host Allison Martin catches up with Brandt Baughman, Indiana State Parks director. Baughman grew up going to and worked at Spring Mill, Ouabache and Indiana Dunes, part of 36 years spent working with the DNR. He shares what’s next for Indiana’s parks. (Get Indiana)

Must-Visit Tenderloin Stops

Here are five restaurants in Indiana that go big (and sometimes spicy) with their breaded tenderloin sandwiches. (Get Indiana)

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Okaya

Looking for a sushi spot with unbelievable rolls and prices that don’t give you buyer’s remorse? Head to Okaya in Fishers and thank us later. (Get Indiana)

DePauw Nature Park

Just outside the small college town of Greencastle, Indiana sits one of west-central Indiana’s best hidden outdoor spots. The DePauw Nature Park is a 520-acre natural area filled with wooded trails, open fields, and peaceful scenery. It’s a great place to take a hike, go for a trail run, or simply enjoy a quiet walk in nature. (Get Indiana)

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Events This Week

Mentone Egg Festival – Downtown Mentone – Thursday–Saturday, May 28–30 - The "Egg Basket of the Midwest" celebrates with a parade, car/truck/tractor show, kids' play area, food, and free entertainment. Details

Saint Simon Festival – Saint Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis – Thursday–Saturday, May 28–30 - Annual east-side Indy festival with carnival rides, festival food, live music, and family activities. Details

Steve Earle: Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center in Shipshewana – Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. - Three-time Grammy winner performs an intimate retrospective of his songwriting career. Tickets

ShrinersFest – Evansville Riverfront – Friday–Saturday, May 29–30 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. - Free riverfront festival with live music, carnival rides, food vendors, car/bike/Jeep shows, and the popular Air Show. Details

Crossroads Chamber Annual Corn Roast – Bulldog Park in Crown Point – Friday–Saturday, May 29–30 - Free festival featuring a corn-eating contest, cornhole tournament, food vendors, and live music from 28 Days, Jack Cunningham, and Crawpuppies. Details

22nd Annual Indiana Wine Fair – Story Inn in Nashville – Saturday, May 30 from noon – 6:00 p.m. - Up to 30 Indiana wineries pour samples alongside food trucks, local farms, live music, and craft vendors in scenic Brown County. Tickets

10th Annual Tacos, Tequila Margarita Fest – Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne – Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Festival celebrating tacos, tequila, and live entertainment. Tickets

Corydon Extravaganza – Corydon – Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Southern Indiana’s best vintage & antique flea market features over 150 vendors, food trucks, wineries and more. Details

Circus City Music Fest – Peru – Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. - Annual music festival in the "Circus Capital of the World" with regional acts, family entertainment, food trucks, and vendors. Details

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The Indiana Fever arguably have the most popular female athlete in the world on their roster. Since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Fever in 2024, Caitlin Clark’s jersey sales rank second behind just one star… her NBA comp. Click below to find out who’s leading.

🎧 The Bold Plan to Make Indiana America’s Next Boom State 🎧

🎙 On today's show I sat down with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, and Bargersville Town Council President Andrew Greenwood about how their fast-growing central Indiana communities gained national attention and why they formed the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA) to collaborate across 32 municipalities representing about 40% of Indiana's GDP.

They discuss balancing competition and cooperation on issues like economic identity, arts and culture, public safety and gun crime coordination, infrastructure, and fiscal pressures including property tax reforms and rising costs.

Another major focus is data centers, with CIRDA convening utilities, developers, and local officials to establish facts, guardrails, and a regional plan. They also cover housing challenges, preserving community identity amid rapid growth, attracting talent nationally and globally, and advice for aspiring public servants to show up, learn, and pursue long-term vision.

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:
- Why the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority was Formed
- The Balancing Act of Fast-Growing Communities 
- CIRDA's Role in Data Center Development

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