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Muncie woman again arrested after Drug Task Force investigation
MUNCIE, IN — For a second time this year, a Muncie woman has been arrested after an investigation by the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force. Ashley Kay Alenne Atkinson, 36, was taken into custody on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 5, on suspicion of dealing in a narcotic drug, a Level 2 felony carrying up to 30 years in prison. According to an affidavit, task force members learned from "a reliable and confidential source" that Atkinson was using a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado to distribute narcotics "in and around Muncie." Investigators used Flock cameras to monitor the travels of that pickup truck, and reportedly determined Atkinson was driving to Trotwood, Ohio, a Dayton suburb in an area frequently visited by "individuals involved in illegal narcotics trafficking," the affidavit said. After obtaining a warrant to do so, task force members placed a GPS tracking device on the Colorado. On Thursday, after determining Atkinson was returning from the Trotwood area, the pickup truck was stopped in the area of Memorial and Burlington drives. A police K-9 determined there were narcotics in the vehicle, and Atkinson was found to be carrying a bag that held 28.7 grams of fentanyl, the court document said. The
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Third person arrested in connection with deadly shooting of Yorktown football player
Police arrested a third person in connection with the fatal shooting of a Yorktown High School football player last month. 29-year-old Austin Garrett faces preliminary charges of assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice. Chris Wilson Jr. was shot and killed October 5 while sitting in a car with his...
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Former Muncie man gets 16 years after guilty plea to dealing in meth
MUNCIE, IN — A former Muncie man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing in meth. Mickey Reese Joyce Jr., 37, more recently of Indianapolis, had pleaded guilty in Delaware Circuit Court 4 to a Level 2 felony carrying up to 30 years in prison. At a recent hearing, Judge John Feick imposed a 10-year sentence for the dealing conviction and added six years based on Joyce's admission that he was a habitual offender. Under the terms of a plea agreement, three other counts of dealing in meth pending against Joyce were dismissed, along with charges of intimidation, possession of marijuana, resisting law enforcement and driving while suspended. Joyce received credit for more than 1,700 days already spent in jail. The former Muncie man was arrested in January 2022 after he sold meth to an informant for the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force. Investigators said the informant in November 2021 contacted Joyce on Facebook and made arrangements to buy meth from him on Muncie's north side. The transaction reportedly involved 42 grams of meth, according to an affidavit. Joyce's record includes convictions for dealing in a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and armed robbery.
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Muncie Central vs Logansport football sectional championship updates
Sectional championship week of the IHSAA football postseason is here, and only one East Central Indiana team is left standing. Muncie Central (8-4) will host Class 4A No. 10 Logansport (12-0) for the Class 4A Sectional 20 championship. The Bearcats stunned Yorktown in a 28-27 instant classic last week to punch their ticket to a sectional championship game for the first time since 2006. The Berries are coming into this game undefeated and ended the Bearcats' season in the sectional semifinals a year ago, so the purple and white are seeking some revenge as they look to bring home the program's first sectional title in 20 years. Follow along here for LIVE updates of the IHSAA Class 4A, Sectional 20 football championship game between Logansport (11-0) and Muncie Central (8-3)! Logansport at Muncie Central football live updates 🏈MUNCIE MADNESS @MCHSBearcats @MuncieCentralFB 🏆 What. A. Game. And what a moment for @CoachKyleBuresh and these kids. You can see in these videos what this means to everyone involved. What a scene. pic.twitter.com/6UpelAH8ZT — Cade Hampton (@CadeHamp10) November 7, 2026 9:45 p.m. | MUNCIE CENTRAL WINS 🏈FINAL SCORE @FootballBerries - 27 @MuncieCentralFB - 31 @5doironn grabs the game-sealing interception and the @MCHSBearcats have
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Patterson’s emotional TD earns “Gem of the Night”
BERNE, Ind. (WANE) – Just minutes after honoring fallen teammate Gabe Steiner pregame, South Adams standout Will Patterson took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown to earn Peter Franklin Jewelers “Gem of the Night” as the Starfires eventually defeated Fremont to win a 1A sectional championship.
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Astemo expands Muncie manufacturing with $11M investment
Astemo Indiana plans to invest more than $11 million in its Muncie manufacturing operation, increasing production capabilities and supporting future growth. The project includes additional injection molding capacity and a new assembly line for intake manifolds used in internal combustion engine and hybrid electric vehicle applications, according to a community announcement. The Muncie City Council recently approved a five-year tax abatement to support the investment. “We appreciate the support of the Economic Development Alliance and the Muncie community. This partnership reinforces Astemo’s commitment to investing in Muncie, supporting our employees and driving long-term growth," said Alejandro Navarro Lopez, vice president of operations at Astemo Americas. Astemo's Muncie operation employs about 188 people Astemo's Muncie facility was established in 1999 and employs about 188 associates. About 70% of the facility's employees live in Muncie, according to the announcement. The Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County worked with Astemo's local leadership in recent months to identify the company's growth goals and coordinate with local and state partners. "Astemo's decision to expand its Muncie operation speaks to the strength of this facility, its workforce and our community," said Traci Lutton, vice president of economic development for the Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County.
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Ball State football falls to UMass in overtime heartbreaker
After another game-tying drive led by fourth year quarterback Keldric Luster, Ball State football was in prime position to steal another road win and improve to 4-5 on the season. After tying it up at 24, Ball State forced overtime, got the ball first, and took a 30-24 lead. But...