Federal Holiday Today (1/19/26) – Info Here
If you planned to mail a letter, visit your bank or needed to get your driver’s license renewed in person, you’ll have to wait. Today (Monday, Jan. 19), is MLK Day, which honors the accomplishments and vision of Martin Luther King Jr. The observance of King’s birthday falls annually on the third Monday in January.
Ball State’s Student Voluntary Services has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank for the annual MLK Day of Service. Students are invited to meet at the Office of Student Life in the Student Center by 8:30 a.m. today (Monday). Second Harvest will host up to 50 students to help package food items and participate in other on-site tasks and workshops.
A fifth Indianapolis resident has been arrested in the burning-car homicide that occurred last month in Delaware County. The Star Press says 43-year-old Tallis Varantonio McCoy was arrested Thursday with assistance by the Indianapolis Metro Police SWAT and Violent Crimes Unit.
Joining Oldies 101’s “Anderson Talks” last week, state representative Kyle Pierce pointed to some data from Governor Mike Braun’s State of the State Address that shows business is good in Indiana, especially when compared to our neighbors.
A Muncie woman has been arrested following a dispute over a severely injured cat. The Star Press reports 36-year-old Eliza S. Henriquez’s cat, Mia, was attacked by a stray dog Henriquez recently brought home. The cat suffered multiple fractures and a severely torn abdominal wall, but Henriquez refused to allow the cat to be euthanized. Henriquez faces 10 charges from four other cases pending in local courts.
The Colts are moving their training camp back to their main facility in 2027. It’ll be in Westfield just one more time.
It’s always on WMUN Radio, but TV was there too as Ball State men’s basketball team upset Ohio University Friday night at home. Tomorrow, cards on the road – Central Michigan.
A rural Middletown man suspected of threatening to harm children in a Facebook post was arrested last week after reportedly threatening to kill a family member. The Star Press says 22-year-old Lance Ethan Armendariz threw a lamp at a family member during a dispute that resulted in police being called to his residence. Armendariz has a lengthy arrest history.
Muncie Central principal Chris Walker told WMUN’s “Delaware County Today” a post-game conversation with boys basketball coach Jeff Holloway revealed there was more than meets the eye to the Bearcats’ recent buzzer-beater victory against NCC rival Lafayette Jeff
Listen for possible plan changes due to the temperatures this week, but here’s the plan for Second Harvest Food Bank tailgate distribution events – tomorrow (Jan. 20) at Elwood’s Callaway Park, Wednesday (Jan. 21) at Morgan Redkey Park, Thursday (Jan. 22) at the Muncie Mall, and Friday (Jan. 23) at both New Castle’s First Baptist Church and Winchester’s Goodrich Park. All events begin at 10 a.m.
Woof Boom Sports Director Kurt Darling says IU’s going to win tonight
from WMUN Friday morning.
Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner told WMUN’s “Delaware County Today” he’s grateful for the hard work put in by so many to apprehend the suspect
A case that began with threats being made through Facebook continues to send ripples through Daleville and surrounding communities.
An Anderson man has been convicted on two charges related to inappropriate interaction with children. The Herald Bulletin reports 34-year-old Mario Campos-Ordonez was accused of molesting two underage girls over a period of multiple years. Sentencing is set for Feb. 24.
Democrat Ken Mace has announced his intention to run for a seat on the Delaware County Board of Commissioners. The Star Press says Shannon Henry is not seeking reelection. Mace served as chief probation officer for the Delaware County Juvenile Court for 32 years. He’s also worked at Delta Middle School and as part of Delaware County prosecutor Eric Hoffman’s staff.
Indiana Republican Todd Young joined a trio of his colleagues from both political parties to introduce legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at supporting domestic supply chains critical minerals through the creation of a new Strategic Resilience Reserve.
Auditor Todd Culp has informed the Madison County Council it likely will not need to issue a bond to pay for the remaining construction of the new county jail. The Herald Bulletin says the estimated cost is $10 million, and the county stands to recoup $13 million in local option income tax money.
The Muncie Action Plan will present its annual report on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Ivy Tech. The community is invited to the meeting which will recap the achievements in 2025 and preview the goals and aspirations for 2026. Read more at MuncieJournal.com.
