Who is it and how did they get there? Muncie police are investigating after a man’s body was found Monday morning near railroad tracks on the city’s west side. It was found along White River Boulevard between Nichols and Godman avenues. 911 dispatchers received a related call at 8:27 a.m., according to the Muncie paper. […]

First Merchants Bank has published its first corporate social responsibility report, “Elevating Communities.” MuncieJournal.com reports it highlights commitment to corporate social responsibility priorities in five key areas: employee empowerment, community investments and charitable giving, financial wellness, community home lending and diversity, equity and inclusion.

A Muncie man is charged with causing the death of another man in a three vehicle accident that happened three months ago. 56 year old Antonio Elmore ultimately died of his injuries a week after the crash. Now, 58 year old Glen Dent, who had been charged with OWI, is facing other charges in the […]

A Winchester man charged with breaking into a home police say he had recently lived in. 29 year old Dallas Keith faces burglary and theft counts. The break in happened back on May 31st at a home on the 400 block of North West Street. A video surveillance camera set up caught images of two […]

Developers of the North Church Venue in Muncie will turn the former jail and courts complex downtown into 15 luxury condominiums to be sold at market rates and develop additional parking for employees at city hall. The Muncie paper reports the $3.4 million development will be called Justice Parking and Condominiums.

WLBC is again hosting its annual Christmas Ornament Smash where selected participants —104 of them — get to smash a Christmas ornament and win prizes. MuncieJournal.com reports five lucky children will begin the event by each being given a special gift that Santa knows they want and elves bring from the North Pole. Ornament Smash […]

Ball Brothers Foundation has approved over $6.5 million in its second round of funding for 2021. MuncieJournal.com reports the grants support a variety of efforts, from bolstering local healthcare organizations. Recipients include Ivy Tech Foundation, Ball State University, IU School of Medicine–Muncie , IU Health Foundation, Meridian Health Services, and Open Door Health Services.

Tywaine Perry is awaiting the setting of a date for his third trial on charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with a 2016 shooting. Earlier this month a jury deadlocked on reaching a verdict with Judge Mark Dudley declaring a mistrial. Dudley has set a hearing for 8:30 a.m. Friday to set a […]

A Muncie man charged in connection with a head on crash in Madison County now faces additional counts. 58 year old Glen Dent was initially charged with causing serious bodily injury when driving while intoxicated in the August 10th crash. Following the crash victim’s death, Dent this week faces counts of causing death when driving […]