News in Muncie
Muncie unites for annual White River Clean-Up in wake of recent flooding
Just weeks after destructive floodwaters swept through Muncie, a different kind of surge hit the White River shore on Saturday, Sept. 19: a record-breaking wave of volunteers. In the wake of the recent severe flooding that devastated parts of Muncie, the local community channeled…
Volunteers from across the U.S. help Muncie with flood disaster relief
Muncie is one of five storm-and-flood-damaged locales in Indiana receiving help this month from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. The organization has sent volunteers from across the U-S to help Muncie residents help clean up their homes. IPR’s Daniel Huber reports. At a house…
Cat Tales: Plump’s possible air double dribble
(This is excerpt #6 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) The 1954 basketball state championship game that Jasper’s Cyril Birge officiated was viewed beforehand as a boring…
Who & What: September 16, 2026
More money is coming to local communities that have lost funds due to gas tax suspension. Indiana could take over coal ash regulation from the EPA. Muncie’s city council president proposes adding a religious decal to first responder vehicles.
Muncie council president wants ‘In God We Trust’ decals on fire and police vehicles
The president of Muncie’s city council is proposing adding a religious decal to first responder vehicles in the city. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, residents told the council to spend city money on more practical things. The ordinance sponsored by Republican council…
YWCA plans two phases of renovations to new home in former elementary school
YWCA Central Indiana is finalizing renovation plans for the former elementary school the organization bought in March. IPR’s Abby Urban reports on what new things the new space will bring. Since 2012, the YWCA has offered emergency services to women and children in a historic…
Gov. Braun: East Central Indiana Exemplifies Indiana’s Booming Growth
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun spoke to hundreds of regional government and industry leaders in Muncie, highlighting the state’s commitment to growing business, jobs and wages and commending the economic momentum happening in East Central [...] The post Gov. Braun:…
Muncie mayor defends use of Flock cameras
As some Indiana cities and counties are cancelling contracts for Flock license plate reader cameras, Muncie’s mayor is making the case for why they are needed. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, he says all the city wants to do is solve crimes. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour says…