Delaware County News Today 1/06/25
When a significant event like weather happens, John Coutinho explains what happens at the EOC – of
Emergency Operations Center… they are also in constant contact with us, and we report from those
direct sources for you.
Big agenda at tonight’s regular Muncie City Council Meeting – at 7 p.m., they’ll start with a Public
Hearing on four properties to be annexed into Muncie City Limits. Farmington neighborhood, Heron Pointe neighborhood, and Westminster Village are among the areas. After
this at City Hall Auditorium, the Council will have its regular agenda. Attend in person, or watch on
Facebook video feed.
After a 2 day manhunt, Austin Schepers, 33, of Jaspers, Indiana, was shot an killed. Here’s what
happened over the weekend: Deputy Zach Andry approached what he believed to be a disabled
vehicle with two people inside. He asked its occupants to step outside. Shortly after, Schepers
allegedly shot the deputy four times — in the head, neck, shoulder and vest — before leaving the
scene. Louisville Metro Police Department were led to a home in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue
in Louisville, and located Schepers. The confrontation resulted in Schepers being shot and killed at
the scene by law enforcement. The officer was never able to unholster his weapon. The Louisville
Courier Journal last reported late Saturday “critical but stable” for the officer. Officials issued a Blue
Alert following the shooting, which Indiana law enforcement use to warn people when an officer is in
danger, killed or seriously injured. It was the first time in state history that one was issued.
Ball State Gymnastics’ final score of 194.925 ties their highest ever score to open the season,
according to their social media post over the weekend. The Gym Cards placed second out of four
teams in Missouri.
If you need shelter from the cold this winter, the Indiana Family and Social Services
Administration is reminding you to call 2-1-1.
Congress made some progress on Friday. John Herrick explains…Even though Republican
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (Indiana’s 5th district) said on Friday before the vote that she
“appreciated” Johnson’s commitment to “deliver on President Trump’s agenda and drain the swamp.”
They missed their needed goal again – Salvation Army Muncie… Mayor Curtiss Hartley is still
thankful… He says the mail in appeal still has some donations, but short of a miracle the goal will be
missed.
Cardinals Claim 75-67 Win at Kent State in MAC Opener the men have their Home Opener Tuesday
at 7 p.m. when they have Miami (OH) at Worthen Arena. That same venue saw the women go to 2 –
0 in Conference on Saturday. All Games from Learfield on WMUN, or the Varsity Sports Ap.
Save the date: March 6 th is the annual State of the City address by Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour.
Ticket info soon for the Horizon Convention Center event, to be broadcast Live on WMUN news
Radio.
In Muncie, it takes more than 6 inches of snow before the City requests the help of the Muncie Sanitary
District to assist with neighborhood roads while Public Works continues to keep primary routes open
for emergency personnel.
The Indiana response to Friday’s Speaker of the House vote….
After tonight’s special 7 p.m. Public Hearing about 4 annexations, the Muncie City Council Meeting at
City Hall Auditorium, the Council’s regular agenda will include Parking Regulation changes, care of
premises / litter, and setting the maximum salaries of certain officials. Attend in person, or watch on
Facebook video feed.
The NFL named Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, guard Quenton Nelson, and running back Jonathan
Taylor to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Franklin, with 165 tackles, earned his first selection. Nelson,
honored for the seventh straight year, is the first Colts player to achieve this in each of his first seven
seasons. Taylor, with 1,254 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, secured his second Pro Bowl nod.
