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...
9h 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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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...
6h ago
Ross Medical Education Center to Host 2026 Graduation Ceremony
By Adriana Caldare- MUNCIE, IN - Ross Education will host its annual graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 on April 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at Union Chapel , located at 4622 N Broadway Ave, Muncie, IN 47303. The event will honor graduates who have completed certificate and associate degr...
6h ago
Ball State to Host Public Conversation on Meaning, Belonging, and Well-Being with Nationally Recognized Author
By David J. Roof- MUNCIE, IN-At a time when many Americans report feeling increasingly anxious, disconnected, and uncertain about their sense of purpose, Ball State University is hosting a public event aimed at addressing those concerns through conversation, reflection, and research-based insight. On Tuesday, April 14,...
6h ago
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...
Mar 24, 2026


