WMUN Local News Summary, 07/23/26
Shooting victim has died – 19-year-old Tyreaun Lee Watkins form Muncie was one of three shot on the early morning of Sunday, July 19. Melissa Criswell, deputy chief of the Muncie Police Department, shared the update yesterday (Wednesday) that 19-year-old died at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he was transferred after being taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. The 22 and 18 year old victims were both listed in stable condition on Monday,and no names released.
Indiana Youth Institute CEO Tami Silverman tells “Delaware County Today” the America 250 celebrations have sparked an interest in fostering healthy patriotism in our youth. The question was what that should look like.
Muncie 45-year-old Raymond Spencer “Jazzy” Sanders has been arrested on suspicion of dealing in cocaine. The Star Press says Sanders has been accused of repeatedly selling the drug to an informant for the Muncie-Delaware County Task Force.
Save the date for Fire Up Muncie
Cheryl Crowder from Downtown Development Partnership – see that interview on YouTube channel Woof Boom Studio B.
Tim Detrick has resigned as chairman of the Madison County Democratic Party, after being elected in February. The Herald Bulletin says Detrick was the county’s seventh Democratic chair since 2013. A caucus to elect a new chair will take place July 30 at the Anderson Public Library.
Yorktown 48-year-old Randall Walter Lennis has been arrested on suspicion of attacking his 76-year-old mother. The Star Press says Lennis was convicted of beating his ex-girlfriend and her grandmother in 2018. Lennis’s mother was treated for six punches to the face.
Anderson Community Schools recently welcomed its new teachers for the 2026-27 school year into the fold, and communications director Brad Meadows tells “The Anderson Journal” morning show they’re grateful for each one.
The Madison County Community Foundation has announced the 11 first-year recipients for its Elevate Madison grant. The three-year, $1 million initiative awarded $25,000 to each recipient this year and will gift six to seven $50,000 grants next year and three $100,000 grants in 2028.
Ball State president Geoffrey Mearns has made the list! The Indiana Business Journal recently released its annual Indiana 250 list, with Mearns joining dignitaries including Mike Pence, Curt Cignetti and Caitlin Clark as the most influential business and communities leaders in the state.
Show #2 for the Three Trails Music Series stage this Saturday (July 25)
Rick Ziegler says 7 p.m. at Canan Commons. Jerry Barker & the Onion Cutters will open the show.
The Madison County Commissioners have approved a new contract worth nearly $7 million with Garmong Construction to complete the new county jail. The Herald Bulletin says work on the jail remains on schedule and under budget. The new contract adds 104 beds.
A live performance of “The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe” will be presented by Tom Cherry’s Old Time Radio Show on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Farmland Community Center. Tickets are available for just $1. Call (765) 468-7631 for more information.
The Beach Boys are no longer playing the 2026 Indiana State Fair. Their appearance has been postponed to 2027. No reason given by the State Fair.
