BSU’s Mearns Says It Isn’t All That Bad
Ball State president Geoffrey Mearns acknowledged funding cuts likely will decrease the amount of national programs that can be purchased for the school’s public radio and TV stations. But the news isn’t all bad
Listen to the full interview from “Delaware County Today” at WMUN Muncie.com.
Two Muncie parents have been charged with neglect in the April 2023 death of their infant son. The Star Press reports 33-year-old Kayla N. Cloyd and 36-year-old Rodney W. Cloyd’s premature child had an in-home oxygen machine to help with breathing when needed. The tanks were empty on the day of his death.
A Richmond man has been charged with the shooting death of 21-year-old Michael Wayne Norris during a June party in Hartford City. The Star Press reports 23-year-old Deontae Edward Gabbard was arrested at an apartment complex in Richmond by members of the SWAT Team.
The Central Indiana July 2025 Preliminary Weather Summary from the NWS says it was the 12th Hottest July on record at Indianapolis, and the 59th wettest. Muncie’s average temp was 77.5 which was 1.5 degrees above average. The highest mark was 92 on July 5th, and the lowest was 58 on July 2nd. The official outlook for August 2025 from the Climate Prediction Center indicates slightly greater chances of above normal temperatures across northeastern portions of central Indiana. The outlook also indicates equal chances of above, below, or near normal precipitation over the region.
Some more of the impact to community, and local business at the Fire Up Downtown Muncie event – 128 minutes was the average length of stay, with ages from 18 to 65 plus. Vicki Veach, Executive Director of Muncie Downtown Development says the majority of attendees came from local and East Central Indiana but saw license plates from out of state as well. She shared that revenue and income will take a little longer to compute, but the event expenses were approximately $85,000 in hard costs, had over 80 volunteers, and thanked the countless sponsors and vendors for their participation.
The Herald Bulletin reports the pickup truck involved in Tuesday’s police chase from Alexandria reached 100 mph before crashing into two Anderson buildings on Jackson Street. Two men from Marion were killed in the crash and a third passenger remained in critical condition in an Indianapolis hospital.
A Randolph County man received a 12-year sentence with two years suspended for sexual assault against an elementary school student. The Star Press reports 40-year-old Eric Wayne Bowers pleaded guilty to child molesting charges stemming from a 2023 incident.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing and Casino’s biggest race of the year – the Dan Patch Stakes – highlights tonight’s card with a 5:30 p.m. first post. The 32nd edition of the $300,000 race is the centerpiece of a festival that includes giveaways, autograph sessions and more.
As part of the ramp up to its 250th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service has opened voting to choose a stamp pane from the past to be re-issued in the 2026 Stamp program. 25 of the best-selling stamp panes from the recent past are available to be voted on through Sept. 30 at stampsforever.com/vote.
A Jay County man is dead after reportedly losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with an oncoming vehicle. The Star Press reports the crash that took the life of 52-year-old Aaron Kevin Moles occurred on Wilman Road in Blackford County.
HelloNature’s Anderson facility is the first to be certified by The Fertilizer Institute for a plant biostimulant to promote nitrogen efficiency. The Herald Bulletin says the process was developed in Italy and came to the United States in 2018.
Oldies 101’s high school football coverage kicks off two weeks from today with Wes-Del visiting Alexandria – WMUN’s game of the week coverage starts the same night. But this year, we’re also covering volleyball as a video streaming-only feature for the first time. Check socials for Delaware and Madison county matches.
