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☀️ This week’s INsights

This week in Indiana History - Wilbur Shaw, the American Auto Racer, was born - October 31, 1902. If you’re into racing, you know him, but if you’re not, just imagine the most old-school, tough-as-nails race car guy you can think of. He’s one of the most important guys in American auto racing. Not just because he won races, but because he saved the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from being totally wiped off the map.

Shaw won the Indy 500 in 1937, 1939, and 1940. He’s like, “Yeah, winning it once? Not enough—I’m gonna do it back-to-back.” That was a first. He also finished second three times, which, honestly, sounds almost as tough. He even led in seven out of 14 races he was in, so the guy’s got Indy 500 figured out.

Then in 1941, he’s on track to win his third straight Indy 500. But no, a wheel collapses while he’s leading with a quarter left to go. That’s brutal. Even so, he ends up with over 500 laps led, which is still top five all-time.

Now here’s how he saved the Indy 500—after he’s done driving, he convinces some guy named Anton Hulman to buy the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which was basically falling apart. Hulman buys it, and Shaw becomes the track president until he dies in a plane crash in 1954. This guy’s basically a legend in racing and saved the most iconic track in the country.

⚡ Hoosier Headlines ⚡

⏰ Daylight Savings, Will It Ever End? - Alright, so it’s almost time to turn the clocks back for daylight saving. On November 3rd, we all get this magical extra hour of sleep. And it’s funny because it’s like a gift, but also feels like a weird punishment we just accept every year.

Now, only two states don’t mess with their clocks: Arizona and Hawaii. Arizona just said, “Nah, we’re good.” And Hawaii… I mean, they’ve got sunshine all the time, so they’re like, What are we saving here? But the rest of us? We’re out here every year trying to remember, Am I springing forward or falling back?

Many states are rallying to “lock the clock” and keep daylight saving time year-round, simplifying things for everyone. Indiana even gave it a shot, but no luck yet. And with our two time zones, if you’re near a time zone border, you know how tricky it can be!

Senator Marco Rubio has championed the Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to make daylight saving permanent. It actually passed in the Senate once, but the House hasn’t tackled it yet. Until then, we’ll keep changing those clocks—but hey, at least that extra hour of sleep is on the way! Maybe soon, though, we’ll find a time and stick with it!

🏞️ White River State Park Expansion - Indianapolis is adding 15 acres to the White River State Park. They’re gonna turn it into this big event center, which will overlook the river.

And they’re really going all out here! They’re building this event center, promenade trail, swings, and even a river theater.

Then you’ve got this bridge going up to connect everything together. I mean, they even sent a whole team over to Singapore to get inspiration.

But it’s exciting for Indy. They’ve got big players like Elanco and Purdue setting up shop nearby, calling it the OneHealth Innovation District, which sounds fancy, right? And they’re saying it’s all about bringing in the big thinkers and leaders. So, in a couple years, Indianapolis is about to be like the Silicon Valley of river parks.

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🎙 In this episode I sat down with Ephraim Owens who was a finalist on season 24 of The Voice. If you don't know The Voice is a singing competition where contestants perform for celebrity coaches, who listen with their backs turned, choosing team members based solely on their voices. Contestants progress through battles, knockouts, and live performances, with the audience and coaches ultimately deciding the winner. Ephraim got all 4 coaches to turn around and got to pick his favorite team to join. In this interview we cover:

• The strenuous process to get selected for the show.

• How appearing on the show changes your life.

• Ephraim's plan to build a career in music from Indianapolis.

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 💎 Hidden Gem 💎

Geode Grotto - Jasper, IN

Down in Jasper, Indiana, there’s this incredible place called the Geode Grotto. It covers, like, four city blocks and is made mostly out of geodes—which are these plain-looking rocks on the outside, but when you break them open, they’re full of crystals. I mean, it’s like nature’s little secret. And in Indiana, they’re everywhere, just waiting to become something amazing.

This whole thing started with Father Phillip Ottavi, an Italian priest who came to the U.S. and had this huge vision. He grew up seeing religious grottoes in Europe—places people could visit to feel closer to something bigger than themselves. And he thought, Why not bring that same inspiration here? He didn’t have a blueprint, just a lot of heart and help from people in the community.

And he put in the work! This guy fell off a platform once while building the main part—the Mother of God Shrine—and just showed back up the next day, ready to go. It took ten years to complete, and by the end, it was full of fountains, cave-like spots, and gardens. You can walk through these shrines—one to the Mother of God and one to St. Joseph—and you’ll be surrounded by this beautiful mix of local geodes, marble statues, and carved limestone.

It’s incredible, really. What started as just some rocks and a big idea is now this peaceful, inspiring place where anyone can go and feel connected to something bigger. And in Indiana, of all places! Father Ottavi really did something special out there—he took what was ordinary and made it extraordinary, and it’s all still there for people to experience.

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🏀 Haliburton Makes the Starting 5

Indiana Pacers’ star Tyrese Haliburton is set to shine in season two of Netflix’s hit docuseries Starting 5, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at life in the NBA. This season also features Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and James Harden—a lineup stacked with All-Star power.

After a standout 2023-24 season where he led the league in assists and took the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese is back, bringing his passion and grit to both the court and the screen. At just 24, he’s the youngest star in the series, already cementing himself as one of the league's best young talents.

Though the Pacers have had a rough start this season, Starting 5 promises to capture the team’s journey, ups and downs included. Look for the new season next year and get ready to cheer on Tyrese and his journey—this is just the beginning!

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