It could have been 10 years.  Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler accepted a plea deal in October and was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison.  He will wait for a decision of what prison, and date of surrender.    I was in the Federal court hearing yesterday – and will have extensive […]

Anderson’s rate is below the state’s average.  Saying  they don’t want to mandate it, and vax rates should be close to 75%, the Madison County Health Board will participate with The Herald Bulletin on Wednesday for a virtual community conversation about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  It starts at 6 p.m. on the paper’s Facebook page, […]

          Another ribbon cutting, as Ball State continues to grow.  WLBC Reporter Mike Rhodes was there: There is a tentative agreement between Anderson schools and the teachers union on a new contract.  At 2 p.m. Monday, Anderson Community Schools and the Anderson Federation of Teachers reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement.  […]

Some say DST ending changes your body clock.  With Daylight Saving Time over, first light is 6:51 a.m., sunrise at 7:18 a.m., and sunset is 5:32 p.m., with last light at 5:59 p.m.  Daylight hours get shorter each hour until December 21 – sometime called “the longest night.” Day 2 of mediation is today, 10 […]

    Supply Chain troubles – what might it mean?  Shortages of Turkeys, Books, and Clothing are all likely, according to a story from CBS News.  This week, the Fed Chief said that supply chain problems will continue well into the new year. What about the Sing?  As some events are coming back online after […]

      Preview our entire interview with MCS CEO Lee Ann Kwiatkowski: Shots for kids.  The Indiana Department of Health has plans for ages 5 to 11 to sign up for a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following authorization of the pediatric vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Beginning at 8 a.m. […]

Muncie Community Schools recently welcomed Michael Raters as the new principal of Southside Middle School. He is the second person to take on the role this year.  Andy Klotz, chief communications officer at MCS, told the Muncie paper that the previous principal recently had a family situation arise, causing her to tender her resignation on […]

                        A good news story, from WLBC reporter Mike Rhodes Wal Mart is recalling the air freshener, Better Homes & Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones, due to the possible presence of a rare and dangerous bacteria that can prove to […]

Only ONE Red county.  The weekly update to the COVID status from the Indiana Department of Health shows only a single Red county – Blackford.  And, for the first time in many weeks, a Blue county – Monroe has the lowest threat level.  Delaware, Madison, Hamilton, Tipton and may more counties are just one half […]