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ANDERSON / INDIANAPOLIS / MUNCIE — Search warrants executed on December 6th have led to the arrest of seven more defendants believed to be involved in a dog fighting and drug trafficking ring. According to a release from the U.S. Attorneys Office, searches in Indianapolis, Anderson, and Muncie found multiple controlled substances, 12 firearms, over […] The post Seven More Arrested in Dog Fighting and Drug Ring Investigation appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

MUNCIE, Ind. — A jury in Delaware County convicted a Muncie man for a 2021 murder Friday. Brandon Hodge, 31, was found guilty of shooting Robert E. Scott III in the backyard of a home in the 2200 block of West 9th Street on Feb. 28, 2021. Scott died a short time later at Ball Memorial Hospital.

A Delaware County K9 foils a burglar's plans and finds his ash. It reads like a story straight out of a Scooby Doo episode. However, there was no mystery machine, just a couple of vehicles from the Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement and the Delaware County Sheriff's Department. Also, replace Scooby with Marley. Local law enforcement was investigating a burglary when they located a suspicious red GMC Sierra pickup truck packed full of random stolen items according to the Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement's Facebook page,

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around muncie.

INDIANAPOLIS — Federal agents are serving warrants on the north side and other locations in Central Indiana, according to the FBI. An FBI spokesperson told WRTV on Wednesday that agents are "active in multiple locations" in and around Indianapolis. A DEA spokesman confirmed their agents are also involved in...

Norwell earned another sweep in the swimming pool in both boys’ and girls’ matchups against the Jay County Patriots Thursday night. The boys finished with a 107-64 win, while the girls had a 141-42 win. Like Bluffton’s swim teams, the Knights have one team that’s in a rebuilding...

MUNCIE, Ind. — A former Muncie man who fired gunshots at a 2019 party near the Ball State University campus that left one person dead and six others wounded has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Vashaun L. Harnett, 24, — now of Arlington, Texas — pleaded guilty to the...

There’s a new app in town. Here’s Dr. Lynn Witty…. Witty says several people have been working on this. The app was first mentioned at Muncie on the Move this week. High school boys basketball games tonight on WMUN and Oldies 101, as well as Woof Boom Radio TV. Then on Saturday a quadruple header on WMUN from The Pizza King Fieldhouse Classic basketball tournament. Tip times are: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 and 7:30 P.M., at the North Walnut Street Fieldhouse in Muncie.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.185, a week ago the price is $3.248 , according to AAA.

This piece presents a tour of four remarkable Italian restaurants located in Muncie. Have you had the chance to savor their offerings yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Blackford County man faces child molesting charges in two counties. On Monday, Joshua Daniel Huffman, 42, of Montpelier, was charged in Blackford Circuit Court with four counts of molesting — two Level 1 felonies carrying maximum 40-year sentences, and two Level 4 felonies with maximum 12-year sentences.

MUNCIE, Ind. − As a solidly Democratic Muncie City Council prepares to take office next month, a more closely divided council had its final meeting and wrestled with financing plans for construction of a new No. 6 firehouse. The meeting, held Dec. 4, was a last chance for a...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — When you think of “Silent Night,” what comes to mind is a Christmas carol commemorating the birth of Jesus. At Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, it has some additional connotation with its own tradition bearing the same name. While to close the...

MUNCIE, Ind. — Testimony began Wednesday in the Delaware Circuit Court 3 trial of a Muncie man charged in connection with a shotgun slaying. Brandon C. Hodge, 31, is charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and obstruction of justice. The Muncie man is accused of fatally shooting Robert...

MUNCIE, Ind. − City council backed away from an ordinance change last Monday that would have required the chairman of the city council finance committee to serve on the city's bargaining team during labor negotiations with city police and firefighters. In his last meeting as a city council member,...

Black Student Union organizes a drive asking students and staff to donate gloves this winter. This year, the Black Student Union (BSU) is doing a glove drive to help any families that the family liaisons are working with. This is their first drive, and, so far, they have seen success in receiving several pairs of gloves.

MUNCIE, IN—On Tuesday morning, Mayor Dan Ridenour appointed Daniel Burford to the position of Chief of the Muncie Fire Department. Burford is a long time veteran of the Fire Department, and previously served as the Deputy Chief. The previous Fire Chief, Robert Mead, retired earlier this year after nearly...

Distinguished again for its unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ball State University has claimed the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the eighth consecutive year. The university's dedication earned a spot in the November/December 2023 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity alongside 108 other institutions. Rashida Willard, associate...

Whether you’re graduating this semester or you know someone who is, it’s time to celebrate this huge accomplishment. To commemorate this exciting time for graduates and their achievements, the Ball State Daily News has published The Graduation Edition, sponsored by Graduate Admissions, which is available for students today! You will not want to miss this limited- edition issue.

The median home in Delaware County listed for $159,475 in November, up 4.6% from the previous month's $152,475, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to November 2022, the median home list price decreased 7.5% from $172,425. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...