Today’s 2/03/25 Muncie News!
New charges have been filed against AG Todd Rokita for reversing his admission of
misconduct Ryan Hedrick reports.
The Indiana House Public Health Committee unanimously approved a bill aimed at addressing Medicaid underpayments to hospitals and improving healthcare access for residents. The bill, authored by Rep. Brad Barrett, would allow hospitals to be assessed to the federal maximum through a Hospital Assessment Fee to increase reimbursement rates. Indiana hospitals currently face $2.7 billion in unpaid healthcare costs annually due to low Medicaid reimbursement rates. Hospital leaders testified in support of the bill, emphasizing the urgent need for assistance to prevent further closures of healthcare services in the state. The bill will now move to the House Ways and Means Committee for further review.
Ball State cancels LGBTQ 101 staff training, cites potential new Indiana laws as reason according to CBS4 Indy. And, the IU School of Medicine cancels LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference, according to Indiana Daily Student.
The WWE Royal Rumble happened at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Pacer star Tyree Halliburton was excited for it from Friday’s Smackdown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, former Colts punter Pat McAfee was jacked about the blue and gold.
A man from Brazil, Indiana was arrested after shooting a person at a bar early Saturday Jake McDaniel reports.
IHSAA wrestling sectionals: 80 wrestlers from the Muncie-area advance after sectionals across Indiana on Saturday Star Press had that.
John Herrick filed this report late last week on why Indiana Senator Todd Young is concerned about that. Governor Mike Braun announced his pick for Indiana’s next Inspector General.
Saturday was a busy day for the Muncie Northside school choirs, according to leader Isaac Denniston: started the day off performing at the Black History Month Kickoff at Minnetrista, then brought 2 large ensembles, 1 Trio, and 6 Solos to a competition and brought home 7 Gold ratings and 2 Silver ratings.
A Johnson County woman who believed she was God was found not responsible by reason of insanity this week for shooting and killing her friend’s husband. John Herrick reports.
Friday (January 31, 2025), just after 10:30 p.m., Trooper Bradley Howell was patrolling northbound on Interstate 65 when he stopped a pickup for a traffic violation. While speaking with the driver, later identified as Darryl Caldwell, he suddenly drove off. After a chase, they successfully deployed tire deflation devices and Officers safely took all three occupants into custody. No one was injured during the crash. During the pursuit, occupants of the vehicle attempted to discard what was believed to be narcotics, and they recovered a lot – leading to 15 charges filed against the driver, 9 charges for passenger Jordan Lavi Warren, 18, from Indianapolis, and 10 charges for passenger – Jason Reynolds, 45, from Indianapolis. All occupants were transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail.
Arrests and Preliminary Charges:
– Darryl Caldwell, 26, from Indianapolis (Driver)
1. Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony
3. Dealing a Narcotic Drug – Level 5 Felony
4. Criminal Confinement – Level 6 Felony
5. Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
6. Possession of a Narcotic Drug – Level 6 Felony
7.Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
8. Dealing a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
9. Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle – Level 6 Felony
10. Obstruction of Justice – Level 6 Felony
11. Aggressive Driving – Class A Misdemeanor
12. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Endangerment – Class A Misdemeanor
13. Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
14. Reckless Driving – Class B Misdemeanor
15. Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Class C Misdemeanor
– Jordan Lavi Warren, 18, from Indianapolis (Passenger)
1. Dealing a Narcotic Drug – Level 5 Felony
2. Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 5 Felony
3. Possession of a Narcotic Drug – Level 6 Felony
4. Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
5. Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
6. Dealing a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
7. Obstruction of Justice – Level 6 Felony
8. Visiting a Common Nuisance – Class B Misdemeanor
9. Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
– Jason Reynolds, 45, from Indianapolis (Passenger)
1. Dealing a Narcotic Drug – Level 5 Felony
2. Dealing Methamphetamine – Level 5 Felony
3. Trafficking with an Inmate – Level 5 Felony
4. Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
5. Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
6. Dealing a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
7. Obstruction of Justice – Level 6 Felony
8. False Identity Statement – Class A Misdemeanor
9. Visiting a Common Nuisance – Class B Misdemeanor
10. Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
Dr. Lauren Rhodes has been named Ball State’s senior associate athletic director for
administration/COO, replacing Alex Perry.
The Indiana Fever are gearing up for a monumental preseason game at the University of Iowa on May 4 against the Brazil National Team, featuring the Fever’s own Caitlin Clark. It will be the first time ever for the Fever at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where Clark made her mark as a Hawkeye.
