LOCAL NEWS
He Paid It Forward - With His Shoes
Former Highland basketball star Jay Mohr saw an MTI Knowledge player with unplayable shoes during warmups for a sectional game against Liberty Christian last week at Anderson Prep - He went to his car and retrieved a nearly new pair for the player to change into. From the Oldies 101's "Anderson Journal" morni...
Mar 13, 2026
Storm Damage Report for 3/11/26 "First Wave"
In the first wave of storms yesterday, some early damage reports Meterologist Paul Poteet has the forecast in a moment. Demolition at the Muncie Mall continues to be talked about. Mayor Dan Ridenour told WMUN News Radio that work will begin on demolishing Sears, JC Penny's and the old theater in the next two weeks,... ...
Mar 12, 2026
Ball Brothers Foundation to Salute Teachers in Muncie
Among the many good deeds the Ball Brothers Foundation performs each year is the recognition of local educators who are among the best in their field CEO Jud Fisher on WMUN's "Delaware County Today". It's easy to think of human trafficking as something happening in far-away places. But Grace Horizon executive...
Mar 11, 2026
WMUN Local News Summary, March 10, 2026
A Detroit woman has been found not guilty of charges stemming for a 2023 Muncie homicide. The Star Press says 20-year-old Adriana Marie Dillow reportedly accompanied 20-year-old Adonis Logan when Logan went to Elgin Manor Apartments and shot 55-year-old Jack Simpson on Sept. 16, 2023, but an Anderson woman testified sh...
Mar 10, 2026
Work Week Weather, and entire WMUN Local News Summary for March 9, 2026
Forecaster Aaron Updike from the National Weather Service says Saturday's rain showers - who got the most? Yesterday's lower 60's is still above average for this time of year. The trial of former Madison County councilman Steve Sumner has been delayed from March 23 to Aug. 3. The Herald Bulletin says a motion also is.....
Mar 09, 2026
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Fletcher Kahle-Member of Pridemark Construction's 'Future Leaders of America' Series
Editor's note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey A. Shannon- MUNCIE, IN-Last August, Muncie Central High School senior Fletcher Kahle tore his ACL for the...
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Mitch Isaacs of Shafer Leadership Academy to Keynote Valparaiso Community Conference
By Arrick Garringer - VALPARAISO, IN - Shafer Leadership Academy Executive Director Mitch Isaacs will serve as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Valparaiso Community Conference, taking place Thursday, April 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Harre Union at Valparaiso University. Hosted by the City of Valparaiso, th...
Mar 19, 2026
Siobhan Gillespie Leads the Next Generation of Ivy Tech Muncie Physical Therapist Assistant Students
By Lesley DeVoss- MUNCIE, IN - Siobhan Gillespie's journey to the front of the classroom at Ivy Tech Community College Muncie didn't begin with a lifelong plan for academia. It began with a GED, a job as a manager at McDonald's, and a back injury that changed her life. Today, as an Assistant Professor and Academic Coor...
Mar 19, 2026
Magic City Sip & Savor Comes to Downtown Muncie April 4
By Cheryl Crowder, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership- MUNCIE, IN - A new downtown tasting experience is coming to MadJax this spring, bringing together craft beverages, culinary creativity, music, and local makers for an afternoon celebrating the flavors and talent of the Muncie community. Magic City Sip & Sa...
Mar 19, 2026


