The Big Idea? Feed Kids, 06/30/26
The Big Idea is a Second Harvest Food Bank initiative that allows schools to unite with families and resource providers to help with the over 20,000 children in East Central Indiana who don’t have regular access to nutritious meals. CEO Bekah Clawson explains more.
Dealing fentanyl – 56-year-old Darrell Bruce Crone Jr. and 33-year-old Hasaun Kareem Jackson – have been arrested on suspicion of dealing fentanyl on Muncie’s west side. The Star Press says police received a tip the men were transporting the drug from a suburb near Dayton, Ohio.
An ordinance sponsored by Muncie city councilman Harold Mason would aim to keep boards and administrations independent of the executive branch. The Muncie Post-Democrat says the ordinance was posted online June 23 and filed for the council’s July 6 meeting.
The Muncie Crisis Center will close Friday, about five months before initially planned. The city is urging those receiving care at the center to contact Meridian Health as soon as possible. The center is to become a no-cost health clinic operated by the Muncie Mission next year.
The renovation of the Lincolnshire Apartments is scheduled to be completed July 30. The Herald Bulletin says the first tenants could begin moving in in August. The apartments, built in 1927, are expected to be renamed during the grand opening ceremony.
Formal charges have been filed against Ingalls 45-year-old Jessica Lindzy and Pendleton 44-year-old Carlos Ponce related to suspected trafficking of a 16-year-old Westfield girl. The Herald Bulletin says charges include promoting child sex trafficking and child exploitation.
The Madison County Election Board has dismissed two complaints filed by former Republican county council candidate Nicole Kapuscinski. The Herald Bulletin says one outstanding complaint remains. Kapuscinski lost in the primary to Mikeal Vaughn.
July 4th plan in Yorktown
Town Manager Chase Bruton
then the day’s finale’
That’s all Yorktown – Muncie has two shows as usual, Friday at Prairie Creek, and Saturday at Muncie Central – 10 p.m. Shoot times for both of those. Anderson’s plan for this Saturday is with a parade at 7 p.m., then community celebration plus a Corey Cox concert, then fireworks at 10 p.m.
Ball State Public Media’s Indiana Public Award has been honored by the Public Media Journalists Association. Anchor Stephanie Wiechmann won a Newscast award for her work on “All Things Considered.” And Daniel Huber was recognized in Student Spot News for his reporting on the funeral of Delaware County Sheriff’s Department corporal Blake Reynolds.
New data underscores radio’s strength—not just in reach, but in trust. A YouGov survey finds 28 percent of Americans got news from AM/FM radio in the past month, ahead of podcasts, newsletters, video platforms, and print. But it’s the trust numbers that stand out. Social media remains the most widely used news source, reaching about six in ten Americans—but it carries sharply negative credibility ratings. Facebook posts a net trust score of minus 24 percent, TikTok minus 32, and X minus 21. By comparison, the broader category of “news media” breaks even on trust, with a net rating of zero—highlighting ongoing skepticism among the public. Zoom in further, though, and journalism itself fares better. It earns a positive net trust score of plus 23 percent, the highest among the major categories measured. Individual outlets vary, but National Public Radio posts a plus-15 trust rating, reinforcing radio’s reputation as a credible platform. The takeaway: while digital platforms may dominate in reach, they struggle with credibility—leaving traditional audio news with a key advantage in audience trust.
MakeMyMoveMuncie has brought more than 90 new households to the city and generated more than $7 million in local spending and tax revenue. The Star Press says the program works through a match model with the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Kyree Craver, scheduled to be sentenced July 7 after being convicted of murder in the 2025 fatal shooting of Dayla Swain, testified last week in the trial of two other co-defendants – 18-year-old Rashawn Darrius Samuels and 15-year-old Jo’Maize Larry. The Herald Bulletin says Ja’Brawll Thomas has been added as a co-defendant in the case.
