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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜

Don Mattingly is Born in Evansville (1961)

Don Mattingly, who spent his entire baseball career with the New York Yankees, was born in Evansville on April 20, 1961. He is regarded as one of the greatest defensive first basemen in the history of the game.

Mattingly played for Reitz Memorial High School and led them to a state title and perfect 30-0 season in 1978, followed by 29 more consecutive victories in 1979 before they lost in the state finals to Logansport. He was offered a scholarship to play at Indiana State, but he was selected by the Yankees in the 19th round of the 1979 MLB Draft and never looked back. 

Mattingly had a phenomenal career with the Yankees. He won the American League batting title in 1984, earned six straight All-Star honors from 1984-89, was AL MVP in 1985, took home three Silver Slugger awards from 1985-87, and racked up nine Gold Gloves from 1985-89 and 1991-94. He holds the Major League record for most grand slams in a single season with six.

Mattingly later served as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2011-15, winning National League West Division titles in his final three seasons. He then went on to manage the Miami Marlins from 2016-22.

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New Season Underway at Salem Speedway

Salem Speedway opened in 1947 and has been a cornerstone of auto racing in Indiana ever since. The 0.555-mile paved oval with a 33-degree banking makes for thrilling high-speed races that attract drivers and fans from all over.

Put a visit to Salem Speedway on your 2026 summer calendar. (Get Indiana)

Indy’s Newest Nickname

Sticking with the topic of speed, has Indianapolis — often referred to as Circle City — earned itself a new nickname? (Watch)

Indy Nominated for 10Best Summer Travel Destinations

Twenty cities across the country were nominated for USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Award for Best Summer Travel Destination... and you better believe Indianapolis was included! Now, your votes through May 11 can help move Indy to the top of the list. (Vote)

2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs: Fort Wayne Komets vs. Indy Fuel

It’s an all-Indiana, I-69 battle in the Division Semifinals of the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs, featuring the Central Division regular season champion Fort Wayne Komets (45-17-10) against the No. 4 seed Indy Fuel (34-27-11).

The Fuel won their regular-season finale on Saturday but still needed help on Sunday — a Komets win vs. Kalamazoo — to make the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Fort Wayne came through with a victory, giving its I-69 rival a dose of Hoosier hospitality before their playoff meeting. (ECHL)

The best-of-seven series schedule is below:

Game 1 – Friday, 4/24 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne
Game 2 – Saturday, 4/25 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne
Game 3 – Tuesday, 4/28 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Indy
Game 4 – Wednesday, 4/29 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Indy
Game 5 – Sunday, 5/3 at 5:05 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne (If Necessary)
Game 6 – Tuesday, 5/5 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Indy (If Necessary)
Game 7 – Wednesday, 5/6 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne (If Necessary)

Brookville Lake: Bluebirds, Walleye, and 50 Years of Lake Life

Brookville Lake, a reservoir which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, is one of Indiana's most popular state properties. Located near Cincinnati, the reservoir attracts visitors from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. IN the Parks host Allison Martin shares what makes it such a great place to visit. (Get Indiana)

The Man on the Mic

He’s the voice of the Indy Eleven, hosts pregame and postgame coverage for the Indianapolis Colts, and has been on the mic for some of the most memorable IHSAA state championships ever. From his poise during a televised broadcast to his voice painting the picture for radio listeners as good as anyone, there’s nobody quite like Greg Rakestraw.

Here’s how he became an Indiana sports broadcasting legend. (Get Indiana)

Day in the Life of Visiting 1k Towns

Get Indiana’s 2026 goal was to visit 1,000 towns across the state. See what a day in the life looks like visiting one of Indiana’s most popular college towns. (Watch)

Gridiron Glory

Spring practice is complete in West Lafayette, and there’s reason for optimism for Boilermaker fans heading into the 2026 campaign. Here are five names to watch following Purdue’s spring showcase. (Get Indiana)

In Bloomington, the Hoosiers are set to have their spring game today at 8 p.m. inside Memorial Stadium, coinciding with the start time of the NFL Draft. Former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick, giving fans more reason to come out for a good time. (The Daily Hoosier)

The NFL Draft starts tonight with the first round and continues through Saturday. Colts GM Chris Ballard is likely going to stockpile picks to improve the roster after trading away Indianapolis’ 2026 and ‘27 first-round picks, plus wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, to the New York Jets in exchange for two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner last November. (Get Indiana)

Gear Up for May

The month of May is right around the corner, meaning the time is now to prepare for the 110th Running of the Indy 500.

Need some new merch for race day? Get IN here. How about a new flag to hang off the front porch? Shop them here.

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Big Dave’s Deli & Meats

There’s a hidden gem in Zionsville that makes a breakfast sandwich unlike anything you’ve had before. Learn more about Big Dave’s Deli & Meats below.

Walls Drive-In

Next time you’re in southern Indiana, swing by the diner Walls Drive-In in Cannelton. We’ve got you covered with an order recommendation. (Get Indiana)

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Events This Week

Indiana Hoosiers Football Spring Game – Memorial Stadium in Bloomington – Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. - IU football hosts its annual spring game, giving fans a first look at the 2026 team, including TCU quarterback transfer Josh Hoover. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., free admission. Details

Indy Film Fest – Kan-Kan Cinema and Dance Kaleidoscope in Indianapolis – Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26 (daily showtimes vary) - This major film festival showcases independent films, documentaries, and filmmaker panels across the city. Details & Tickets

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Earlier this month, Bank of America announced the return of ‘Golf with Us’ to offer free, one-year memberships to kids (ages 6-18). This limited-time offer unlocks tee times at thousands of courses nationwide — including 33 golf courses across Indiana — all for an unbeatable price of $5 or less per round. The full list of courses is available at YouthOnCourse.org.

Last year, more than 450 kids from Indianapolis took advantage of the offer and played 385 rounds.

Enrollment for new members is open until June 15, 2026 at BofA.com/GolfwithUs.

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🎧 Ending 50 Years of Population Decline 🎧

🎙 On today's show I sat down with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour to talk about the city's history, current momentum, and quality-of-life strategy.

Ridenour shares how Muncie's early economic development efforts attracted the Ball brothers in the late 1800s through access to natural gas, leading to major local institutions like Ball State University and Ball Memorial Hospital.

He details his path from banking to mayor, emphasizing transparency through publishing city council documents online and focusing on housing and neighborhood-driven improvements. After decades of population decline tied to automotive job losses, Muncie has grown for three straight years, adding about 1,000 residents and 922 households, supported by new subdivisions, apartments, and partnerships with Ball State for non-student housing.

Our conversation also highlights Muncie's trail systems, its endurance-sports legacy including a 45-year, 70.3-mile event and a 2021 full and half Ironman, plus weekend attractions like the David Owsley Museum, Minnetrista's Bob Ross connection, and plans tied to Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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 History of Muncie
- The Ball Brothers' Impact on the Community
- Muncie's Recent Growth and Top Attractions

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