Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting a holiday performance virtually. “The Gift,” IS a free, livestream event to be performed by Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. According to the Star Press, community members can access the livestream event and find out more […]

A Muncie nursing home reported a COVID-19 outbreak that took the lives of 10 residents. The Star Press reports the deaths occurred at The Woodlands, located at 3820 W. Jackson Street. In all the facility houses 108 beds. 49 total residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Officials say asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic spread are especially difficult […]

Due to a positive case of COVID-19 that has affected the entire front office staff and administration at Southside Middle School, the school will close immediately and not reopen until after the Thanksgiving break. Students will shift to e-learning by utilizing the district’s Schoology learning management system with live lessons taking place each period. A […]

More now, on the Monday community drive-in to encircle IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in support and prayer. Arrive by 6:45 and stay until 7:45, during shift change at the hospital. REMAIN IN YOUR CAR – bring a mask to place over your mouth and nose if you need to roll down your window and […]

Muncie, Ind. – Due to a positive case of COVID-19 that has affected the entire front office staff and administration at Southside Middle School, the school will close immediately and not reopen until after the Thanksgiving break. School expected to reopen Nov. 30.  Students will shift to e-learning by utilizing the district’s Schoology learning management system with […]

Police are trying to figure out the identity of a man fatally injured when he was struck by a vehicle on Muncie’s east side Monday night. The Star Press reports the man was hit by a pickup truck on East Jackson Street, near the Muncie Bypass, shortly after 7 p.m. He was taken by ambulance […]

Two wind turbine workers in Randolph County say they heard bullets wizzing by them and now a man is charged in the incident. 45 year old David E. Oakerson is charged with criminal recklessness and two misdemeanor counts of intimidation. The men were working along Randolph County Road 600-W when Oakerson allegedly confronted them on […]

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie wrapped up another successful Just Desserts Fundraiser despite the change in format. This year’s event raised $11,394.36 during the event on Friday, November 6. This total does not include the $3,735.56 raised at events leading up to the main event. The money raised from this event will go […]

The winners of the 2020 BIG Idea Pitch Competition are: 1st Place: Kai and Lindsey Markelz – Froggles 2nd Place: Paul Dytmire and Andy Klotz – Score IT 3rd Place: Teah Mirabelli – Magnetic Nails 4th Place: Josh Raines – ARES: Alarm-Reducing Environmental Sensors 5th Place: Jacob Peterson, Melissa Jones, and Breanna Daugherty – Portefolio