A Muncie man’s need for speed led to an arrest last week

A Muncie man’s need for speed led to an arrest last week. Fox-59 reports 19-year-old Reginal Russell II was arrested early Thursday morning after fleeing down a dead-end street following being clocked at 65 mph in a 30 mph zone on North Wheeling Avenue.

Muncie police discovered after the chase Russell had been cited for speeding
just hours earlier by the Indiana State Police. Court records show Russell has six speeding citations in the last four years, including one filed in Anderson on Thursday

We had the answer last week on WMUN, but people are still talking about this – a direct answer to a direct question…

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith explained why he parked a Cyber Truck in his Statehouse parking spot recently…

the Republican’s full interview is on WMUNmuncie.com.

Republican senator Todd Young announced first-quarter fundraising of more than $800,000. That brings Young’s war chest to more than $5 million in cash on hand. Young won re-election by Indiana voters in 2022 by more than 20 points and will stand for re-election again in 2028.

Ball State announced last week its 2025 commencement address will be delivered by Broadway star Kayla Davion. A 2017 BSU graduate, she’s best known for her lead role in “The Tina Turner Musical.” She booked her first Broadway role – in the Tony-nominated “Waitress” – prior to graduation, becoming the first Ball State student ever to do so. Ball State’s graduation festivities begin May 3 at 10 a.m.

Delaware, Madison, and Hamilton counties are among 18 declared a state of emergency by Governor Mike Braun. The declaration was made on Friday in response to severe weather conditions, such as flooding, storms, and tornadoes, affecting the state. The 30 day-period are for those with eligible expenses under the State Disaster Relief Fund program.

SB1 took another step Thursday, and everyone’s waiting to see what happens this week….

Hoosiers are reacting to the latest property tax amendment and how Governor Mike Braun is handling it. Session reconvenes today at 11 a.m.

Anderson’s historic downtown Union Building could soon be under new management. The Herald Bulletin reports Four Points Funding of Colorado is purchasing the building for an undisclosed price, and development plans include apartments, office space and retail space. The six-story building constructed in 1902 suffered major water damage in May 2024, resulting in its occupants vacating. Closing on the sale is set for May 2.

Muncie City Council CAN agree – on 7Brew Coffee….

The new location will be in McGalliard. The Tillotson spot open now has seen many long lines, into that busy road.

An amended property tax bill is one step closer to becoming law. There was no Session business on Friday. Hoosiers are reacting to the latest property tax amendment and how Governor Mike Braun is handling it.

The Indianapolis Colts are releasing kicker Matt Gay. John Herrick reports.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White was a guest Saturday at the Legends League Rising Stars high-school all-star event in Anderson. In addition to receiving several gifts and watching a video of former players welcoming her back to her home state during an on-court ceremony, White told Woof Boom’s Zach Johnson she’s excited about the moves the team has made ahead of the 2025 season

Watch the full interview at WHBU’s Facebook page.