LOCAL NEWS
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...
22m ago
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
Capko's First Radio Interview Reveals a "Whirlwind."
What a whirlwind for Chris Capko, new head men's basketball coach at Ball State his current team's conference tournament was next then the Cards called as those conversations continued, he had more work to do that from WMUN's Power Hour Friday. Capko joins us Tueaday morning at 8:06 a.m. from Studio B on WMUN's Delawa...
Mar 23, 2026
Ball State Hires New Coach
March 20, 2026 Ball State Tabs Chris Capko as Cardinals' 21st Head Men's Basketball Coach MUNCIE, Ind. - Recognized as one of the nation's top assistant basketball coaches with a proven track record in recruiting and player development, Chris Capko has been named Ball State University's 21st head men's basketball coach...
Mar 20, 2026
Muncie Fieldhouse Welcomes Many Visitors this Weekend
It's Semi State Saturday tomorrow, and Muncie's North Walnut Street Fieldhouse is one of the venues Muncie Central High School Principal Chris Walker on WMUN yesterday. Delta will face New Haven in a Class 3A North Semi-State semifinal Saturday at Logansport. Pre-game coverage will begin at 9:45 a.m. on WMUN. Champions...
Mar 20, 2026
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Honoring 100 Years While Building What's Next: Cornerstone Center for the Arts Welcomes New ED and Launches $100,000 Campaign
By Cornerstone Board of Directors- MUNCIE, IN-Cornerstone Center for the Arts is celebrating a milestone year in 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic Muncie Masonic Temple while stepping into an exciting new chapter of leadership and community impact. To kick off the celebration, Cornerstone hosted Illum...
20h ago
Family Adventure Day at Minnetrista is Wednesday, March 25
By Brea Cunningham- MUNCIE, IN-Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, invites families and friends to celebrate the season at Family Adventure Day on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This free, campus-wide event offers a full day of hands-on activities, interactive experiences, and opportunities to explore together across Minnetr...
Mar 23, 2026
Ball State Tabs Chris Capko as Cardinals' 21st Head Men's Basketball Coach
By Ball State Athletics- MUNCIE, IN-Recognized as one of the nation's top assistant basketball coaches with a proven track record in recruiting and player development, Chris Capko has been named Ball State University's 21st head men's basketball coach. Currently the associate head coach with Southern Methodist Universi...
Mar 23, 2026
YWCA Central Indiana Finalizes Purchase of Former Garfield Elementary School
By Kari Wissel- MUNCIE, IN-YWCA Central Indiana officially finalized its purchase of the former Garfield Elementary School on Friday, marking a major milestone in expanding services for women and families across Central Indiana. The organization will transform the historic building into a hub for expanded programming f...
Mar 22, 2026


