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WMUN Local News Summary, 05/04/26
After bidding farewell to the Class of 2026 over the weekend, Ball State president Geoffrey Mearns expects more than 7,000 students to be enrolled this summer semester. Many of those students will take online courses, and there is a common theme. The other celebration Saturday was the Ball State men's volleyball team b...
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BSU Men's Volleyball Wins and Advances
Source: ballstatesports.com NOBLESVILLE, Ind. - - Trailing 14-12 in the fifth set, the Ball State men's volleyball team was the benefit of a crucial Pepperdine service error which sent senior Patrick Rogers to the service line. The semifinalist for the 2026 AVCA National Collegiate Men's Player of the Year did not disa...
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Ball State Spring Commencement
Ball State University celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026 during its Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday on the Quad, where the University conferred approximately 2,800 degrees to graduates from its doctoral, specialist, master's, and baccalaureate programs. The University-wide ceremony drew approximatel...
May 02, 2026
Muncie Mayor has Prostate Cancer
In a video statement Wednesday, Muncie mayor Dan Ridenour announced he has to undergo surgery He said he expects about six weeks of work sometime in the next 30 to 40 days. The entire social media post is on the city's Facebook page. With the men's volleyball team hosting matches away from campus, what's the... The pos...
May 01, 2026
WMUN Local News Summary, 04/30/26
He says his experience taught him what needs to change. Life-long Muncie resident and former deputy mayor Richard Ivy is taking on a new challenge, running for state representative from District 34. Replay the WMUN interview on WMUNmuncie.com. The primary day is this Tuesday. The U.S. House passed the bipartisan BARCOD...
Apr 30, 2026
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PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union and Del Met Federal Credit Union Merge to Elevate Member Resources
By Ben Polk- MUNCIE, IN - Del Met Federal Credit Union and PrimeTrust Financial Federal Credit Union are proud to announce the official merger of the two institutions, effective May 1, 2026. This strategic partnership follows a successful collaborative period between the two Muncie-based organizations and marks a signi...
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Ball State University Trustees to Extend President Mearns' Contract Through June 30, 2029
By Ball State Communications- MUNCIE, IN-The Ball State University Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Board Chair, Brian Gallagher, to offer an amended employment agreement to President Geoffrey S. Mearns, extending his role as the University's 17th President through June 30, 2029. In r...
May 01, 2026
Ross Community Center Names Cindy Miller as New Executive Director
By Ross Community Center Board of Directors- MUNCIE, IN-The Ross Community Center is thrilled to announce Cindy Miller as their next Executive Director. With years of classroom and nonprofit experience, she is well-equipped to be the next great leader of the Ross Community Center. Cindy is an educator and communication...
May 01, 2026
Muncie Central's Kate Hughes Receives Ball Brothers Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award
She becomes third MCS teacher in last four years to win the award By Andy Klotz- MUNCIE, IN- Muncie Central Social Studies teacher Kate Hughes has been honored with the Ball Brothers Foundation's Excellence in Teaching Award, given annually to one Delaware County classroom teacher who motivates students through critic...
Apr 30, 2026
