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Big Bucks for BSU
Ball State AD Jeff Mitchell on last week's One Ball State Day He estimated the athletic department took in more than $470,000 in donations, about $90,000 more than 2025. At a meeting Friday morning covered exclusively by WMUN Radio news, President Geoffrey Mearns said the total pledged that day was just under $1.5 mill...
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How is the Date for Easter Determined? An Astronomer Explains
Ever wonder how the date for Easter is calculated each year? "The Backyard Astronomer" Gary Boyle - Replay the full interview at WMUN Muncie.com. The Delaware Country Club has worked in partnership with Ball State's men's and women's golf programs to upgrade the facilities for student-athletes. BSU president ...
Apr 03, 2026
WMUN Local News Summary, 04/02/26
Delaware County's new vote centers will get their first workout soon with the primary elections looming on May 5. League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County spokesperson Linda Hanson From WMUN's "Delaware County Today." Shanta Schmiesing suffered serious injuries after her Jeep was hit during a high-spe...
Apr 02, 2026
Smash Cancer Tennis Match Coming May 5
The annual "Smash Cancer" girls tennis match between Delta and Yorktown is coming. Delta coach Tim Cleland told WMUN one of the reasons this event is so special. It's May 5 at Yorktown High School. Ceremonies will get underway around 5 p.m. A 3-year-old girl is an Indianapolis hospital with life-threatening i...
Apr 01, 2026
Muncie Police Department - Officer-Involved Shooting
ISP Release Muncie, IN - The Muncie Police Department has requested the Indiana State Police to conduct an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred this evening. At approximately 5:00 p.m., Muncie Police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of South Ivy Wood Drive to conduct a welf...
Apr 01, 2026
MUNCIEJOURNAL.COM
Ball Brothers Foundation Welcomes 2026 Fellows in Program's 21st Year
By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation- MUNCIE, IN - In its 100th year, Ball Brothers Foundation is continuing a long-standing tradition of learning alongside the community it serves. The foundation is pleased to welcome two new Fellows for 2026: Jena Ashby, Relationship and Resource Director at Nonprof...
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Muncie Civic Theatre Presents Hello, Dolly! Opening April 10
By Amy Leffingwell- MUNCIE, IN - Muncie Civic Theatre invites audiences to experience the charm, wit, and spectacle of the beloved Broadway classic Hello, Dolly! running April 10 through April 26 on the mainstage. Bursting with humor, romance, and show stopping musical numbers, this iconic production promises an unforg...
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Matt Howell Named 2026 Spirit of Muncie Award Recipient By Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce
By Farmhouse Creative- MUNCIE, IN -The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce has named Matt Howell as the recipient of the 2026 Spirit of Muncie Award, recognizing his longstanding commitment to volunteerism, leadership, and community engagement. Established in 2002 in honor of Al Rent, the Spirit of Muncie Award celebrat...
Apr 04, 2026
The Hope of Easter
Editor's note: This Easter message was originally published on MuncieJournal.com on March 30, 2018. By Paul Ward- MUNCIE, IN-Do you ever feel like all hope is lost? Sit in front of the evening news and you'll see violence, arguments, and injustice. No one offers any real change. No one offers any real hope. When we lo...
Apr 03, 2026
