Muncie Community Brief

Revived Hoosier Hysteria packed the Fieldhouse for the first time since 1999, with raucous crowds from four fanbases creating unmatched energy.

Key...

Cardinals claim first place in MIVA with 3-0 road win (25-20, 25-18, 26-24) over undefeated-at-home Lions.

• Lindenwood (.167 hitting) fought hard,...

Key community wins from YWCA's Muncie expansion:

• Serves 875+ women/children across central Indiana, including Delaware County
• Transforms former...

Serious alert for Muncie residents: 33-year-old Trinton Ogle held without bond for allegedly beating, raping, and confining a woman at a home on E....

Key recent police activity for safety awareness:

• Ball State shooting: Seven wounded, arrests made
• Meth raids: Man arrested again; eight in three...

Severe weather alert for Delaware County residents:

• Heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail hitting Muncie and northeast central Indiana right...

Major Muncie boost from Cardinal Greenways: Indiana’s longest rail-trail spans five counties, linking cities like Muncie to small towns for health and...

Muncie Burris varsity baseball fans: The full 25-26 schedule is now available to view! Get ready for the season.

Justice served in long-running case: 48-year-old Tavis Corbin sentenced to 115 years for murder and attempted murder.

• Shot and killed Troy Sandisar...

Mark your calendars, Muncie residents:

• Time & Place: 7:00 P.M. at 1st Floor City Hall Auditorium (300 N High)
• Agenda Start: Pledge, Invocation, Citizen Recognition, Roll Call (Dale Basham, At-Large 1)
  Stay informed on city discussions!

Big win for openness: New Council President Jeff Green announced the end of public comment restrictions at the January meeting, passing transparency measures to boost resident input.

Muncie celebrates local talent:

• Leo Furlong from Burris Laboratory Middle School claims third straight Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee title
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ACLU files two federal lawsuits against Ball State University, reported by Linnea Sundquist in The Daily News on Mar 26, 2026. Ball State Daily News reached out to Students for Justice in Palestine—key development for BSU students and campus.

Violent incident highlights armed robbery risks in Muncie neighborhoods:

• Quincey Minton, 47, arrested March 24 for pistol-whipping a victim with a...

Muncie residents, join Ball State for a public conversation on meaning, belonging, and well-being featuring a nationally recognized author. Perfect timing as many Americans feel anxious, disconnected, and uncertain about purpose.

Muncie police arrested a man and woman for allegedly dealing meth and fentanyl from a hotel room, seizing 35.9 grams of suspected fentanyl and 1.5 grams of meth in a March 18 search—vital step protecting residents.

Spirit of Muncie Winter Guard from Muncie Central High School represented Muncie Community Schools at the IHSCGA State Finals, competing among Indiana's top teams and showcasing stellar performance and school spirit.

Ball State Cardinals softball returns to Mid-American Conference action this weekend with a three-game series at Toledo. Local fans, gear up for the #MACtion!

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