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Man charged with dealing resulting in death in Grant County overdose 1 year ago
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — A Grant County man was arrested and charged for his alleged role in an overdose death a year ago. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 30-year-old Lorenzo E. Cruz following an investigation conducted by the JEAN Team Drug Task Force and the Marion Police Department. Cruz was arrested […]
Ex-Muncie pain doctor strikes deal, pleads guilty to medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice
MUNCIE, Ind. — A legal saga that began nearly a decade ago appeared to move toward a conclusion this week when a physician who operated a pain clinic in Muncie pleaded guilty to four criminal charges. William Perry Hedrick, 62, most recently of Fort Wayne, on Monday pleaded guilty...
Suspect who shot officer during traffic stop at Anderson gas station also shot himself, prosecutor says
ANDERSON, Ind. — The man accused of shooting a Pendleton police officer last week during a traffic stop at an Anderson gas station also reportedly shot himself during the altercation. The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that officials have determined that the May 7 officer-involved shooting was legally...
VIDEO: Anderson woman claims postman pepper-sprayed her dog through the mail slot on her front door
ANDERSON, Ind. (WTHR) - Watching the beginning of the video from a Ring doorbell, you’d think it was just your friendly local postman dropping off your mail. But according to Kerrigan Cronk, he stuck more than a few letters through the slot in her front door. “My blood was...
Family shares risks of drowning after 5-year-old nearly dies in pool, stresses importance of CPR
ANDERSON, Ind. — As pools open this month, it's crucial to understand the risks of drowning. According to recent Stop Drowning Now statistics, drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children aged 1 to 4. Shockingly, 23% of child drownings occur during family gatherings near pools.
Court docs: Muncie man kicked, shoved police officers
MUNCIE, Ind. — One officer was shoved and two other cops were kicked while responding to a domestic disturbance in Muncie over the weekend. According to an affidavit for probable cause released on Monday, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3200 block of East Tanner Drive on Saturday after receiving a report from […]
2 arrested in relation to stabbing at Anderson gas station
ANDERSON, Ind. — Two men have been arrested in relation to a Tuesday afternoon stabbing at an Anderson gas station. According to an update from the Anderson Police Department, 29-year-old Jacob McIntyre and 22-year-old Travis Zapf were arrested on Wednesday after the reported stabbing. On Tuesday afternoon, Anderson police...
Delaware County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Delaware County listed for $148,550 in April, down 9.1% from the previous month's $163,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 10.1% from $134,950. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Interpreting Indiana's conflict between health insurance and health care in 2024
Editor's Note: The following is part of a class project originally initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban in fall 2021. Kuban continued the project this spring semester, challenging his students to find sustainability efforts in the Muncie area and pitch their ideas to Ron Wilkins, interim editor of The Star Press, Journal & Courier and Palladium-Item. This spring, stories related to health care will be featured.
Anderson residents concerned as violent crimes increase ahead of summer
ANDERSON, Ind. — The Madison County Prosecutor and a local anti-violence group are concerned about the increase in violence the city of Anderson has seen in recent weeks. “I’ve never seen guns be a bigger problem than they are now. Guys used to go fist fight and now they shoot each other,” said Madison County […]
'Art in Bloom' returns to BSU museum Saturday, Sunday
MUNCIE, Ind. — A spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art on the Ball State University campus with "Art in Bloom," a free public floral exhibition Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. Extended museum hours are planned 1 to 5 p.m. on both days. In...
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