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Storm Damage Reports from Thursday Night
Thursday night, at least one tornado warning was issued for a radar indicated danger, and on ground assessments will likely happen today. Share photos and locations at WMUN@WoofBoom.com, so we can add to our report. Weatherman Paul Poteet provided frequent emergency weather updates on all Woof Boom Radio stations, an...
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WMUN Local News Summary, 03/27/26
Anderson Speedway has announced 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman will return to compete in the Unified Group Services Little 500 presented by Ed Martin Automotive. The South Bend native's best Little 500 finish was sixth place in 2024. This year's race will take place May 23. The long-awaited Mid-American Conferen...
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WMUN Local News Summary, 03/26/26
New Ball State men's basketball coach Chris Capko's whirlwind week leading into his hiring included the birth of a baby boy. He described the chaotic night leading into his first interview with Cardinals AD Jeff Mitchell on "Delaware County Today," including a late night scouting session and an early morning ...
Mar 26, 2026
WMUN Local News Summary, 03/25/26
Muncie's MCL Restaurant & Bakery is closing its doors Sunday, but Muncie Redevelopment Commission director Jeff Howe told WMUN's "765 Business Journal Radio Show" many of the Muncie Mall's remaining retailers plan to stay in the market after the building is demolished. 49-year-old John Robert McFarland ha...
Mar 25, 2026
State Rep Not Sure about Gas Tax Pause
State representative JD Prescott doesn't want to rush into Gov. Braun's proposed gas tax relief because, as he told "Delaware County Today," he has broader concerns about road infrastructure. And he believes there are alternative funding options. 33-year-old Trinton Skyler Ogle has been arrested on suspicion ...
Mar 24, 2026
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PhyXTGears Robotics Team Members Write About Their Recent Competition
By Emmalene Jones and Aakash Kambham, robotics team members- MATTHEWS, IN-East Central Indiana FIRST Robotics Team 1720, The PhyXTGears, a community-based, high school level team, competed at the FIN Columbus Regional Event on March 21st and 22nd. The event took place at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Indiana....
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MCHS Alumni Association Recognizes Distinguished Alumni, Celebrates 30 Years
By Sheryl Swingley- MUNCIE, IN-The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association at its annual meeting recognized three distinguished alumni and celebrated its 30th anniversary. The three alumni recognized for their distinguished careers and contributions to their communities and Muncie Central were Robert Coatie, a g...
22h ago
New CBER Research Offers a Clearer Way to Compare Indiana School Outcomes
By Ball State Communications- MUNCIE, IN-New research from Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research(CBER) provides a new, easy-to-use way to compare how Indiana public school corporations are performing-one that helps place test results in context and makes comparisons across very different com...
Mar 26, 2026
Ball Brothers Foundation Grantee Spotlight: Q&A with Cardinal Greenways
By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation- MUNCIE, IN - For more than three decades, Cardinal Greenways has connected communities across East Central Indiana. Stretching across five counties and weaving through cities, towns, and rural landscapes, Cardinal Greenways is Indiana's longest rail-trail-and a de...
Mar 25, 2026


