LOCAL NEWS
Ivy Tech Day Gathers $609k
Just over $609,000 among 3,109 gifts - those of the statewide final statistics listed for Ivy Tech Day from earlier this week, a daylong funding effort to help impact students that attend the community college. The Muncie service area alone raised just over $48,000 from 390 donors. Anderson had more than $45k donated, ...
Apr 23, 2026
WMUN Meet The Candidates Series, and Local News Summary, 04/22/26
Steven Avit is one of seven Democrats running to represent Indiana's Fifth District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He told "Delaware County Today" what he believes separates him from his competition in next month's primary. A Muncie man's 60-year sentence for murder, with 20 years added as a habitual o...
Apr 22, 2026
More Tax Talk, and Local News Summary for 04/21/26
Last year's state property tax bill remains a hot topic of conversation as local governments begin planning budgets around the new law. State representative J.D. Prescott says his stance hasn't changed. He still supports sweeping reforms. From WMUN's Delaware County Today. DR Horton is expected to break ground on the n...
Apr 21, 2026
Stealing From a City, and more Local News, 04/20/26
We are finding out more, after a statement released last week by the City of Muncie stating they cooperated, and more details would be in the report: according to the State Board Of Accounts, more than $20,000 was taken before City of Muncie officials noticed irregularities about four years ago - one was fired then,......
Apr 20, 2026
Power Company Preps for Wind / Storms
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) understands a power outage is never convenient. That's why we are watching the forecast as there's a chance of severe storms in portions of our service area. Wind speeds could reach 60 to 70 mph which may cause tree branches and limbs to break and fall on power lines or into... The post...
Apr 17, 2026
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Beyond the Curtain: 'A Journey to Oz' by Muncie Ballet Studio Students on May 15 and 16 at Cornerstone
By Lisa Love, Director and Founder, Muncie Ballet Studio- MUNCIE, IN-Thousands of children have experienced their first ballet with Muncie Ballet Studio (MBS). Each year, more than 1500 schoolchildren attend matinee performances as an introduction to classical dance, music, and theater. Director Lisa Love adapts action...
15h ago
Errington Presents 'Distinguished Hoosier Award' to Bibi Bahrami
By Sydney Kokinis, Press Secretary- INDIANAPOLIS - Bibi Bahrami, Founder and President of AWAKEN (Afghan Women's and Kids' Education and Necessities), has been named a Distinguished Hoosier by Gov. Mike Braun. The award was presented by State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) at AWAKEN's annual fundraising dinner in Muncie...
20h ago
YMCA of Muncie and Anthem Host 'Rock Steady Boxing' Open House for Individuals Living with Parkinson's
By Kristen McConnell- MUNCIE, IN- The YMCA of Muncie, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, invites the community to attend a Rock Steady Boxing Open House on April 28 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Muncie YMCA, located at 615 N. Walnut St. This special event will introduce Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contac...
Apr 22, 2026
New Nonprofit Formed to Preserve Historic 1875 One-Room Schoolhouse in Muncie, Indiana
By Colleen Cooper- MUNCIE, IN - A dedicated group of community members has officially established One Room School House No. 3, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving one of the last remaining brick one-room schoolhouses in the nation and considered a crown jewel of Muncie and Delaware County. ...
Apr 22, 2026

