‘Stranger at the Gate,’ an Oscar nominee on love after hate
March 8, 2023 GMTWhen Richard McKinney was getting married last year, friends stepped in to help. Bibi Bahrami cooked Afghan dishes — from rice with carrots and raisins to chicken and beef — for the wedding guests. Her husband officiated the Islamic part of the ceremony.
Coroner identifies Indiana woman, 2 kids who died in crash
February 21, 2023 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A central Indiana coroner on Tuesday released the names of a pregnant woman and her two children who died Sunday in a fiery single-car crash.
Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene said Alexis N.
Former Muncie police sergeant admits obstruction of justice
January 11, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Muncie police sergeant pleaded guilty Tuesday to obstruction of justice for writing a false report to cover up the excessive use of force by other Muncie officers under his command, federal prosecutors said.
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Ex-Muncie cop admits attacking arrestees, falsifying reports
December 6, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Muncie police officer has pleaded guilty to assaulting several people by kicking or punching them during arrests and then writing false reports to cover up his misdeeds, prosecutors said.
Ball State wins 86-72 over Indiana-South Bend
November 19, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Jaylin Sellers had 18 points in Ball State's 86-72 victory against Indiana-South Bend on Saturday.
Sellers also added 14 rebounds for the Cardinals (3-1). Payton Sparks added 17 points while going 5 of 8 and 7 of 10 from the free throw line, and they also had five rebounds.
Bangura runs for 148 yards, 2 TDs; Ohio beats Ball St. 32-18
November 16, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Sieh Bangura ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns and Ohio beat Ball State 32-18 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight win.
Bangura had a 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and his 7-yarder early in the fourth stretched Ohio's lead to 26-11.
Police: 4-year-old boy fatally shot inside Muncie home
November 15, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A 4-year-old boy died after being shot Monday at a home in Muncie in the second fatal shooting of a young child in the city in less than four months, police said.
Officers responded to a home on the city’s southeast side shortly after noon, police said.
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Smith’s late TD rallies Eastern Michigan past Ball St 20-16
October 22, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Austin Smith scored the go-ahead touchdown on a quarterback keeper midway through the fourth quarter after a big interception by Robert Daniel Jr. and Eastern Michigan held on for a 20-16 victory over Ball State on Saturday.
Steele with 3 TDs; Ball St. scores late to beat UConn 25-21
October 15, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Carson Steele ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns as Ball State shut out UConn in the second half for a 25-21 come-from-behind victory on Saturday.
Trailing 21-13 heading into the fourth quarter, Steele hurled over a defender during a 13-yard run and then scored from the 2 on the next play to pull Ball State (4-3) to 21-19 with 7:24 remaining.
Paddock, Steele lead Ball State back from 17-point deficit
October 1, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — John Paddock passed for 403 yards, Carson Steele's third rushing touchdown was the go-ahead score in the second overtime and Ball State defeated Northern Illinois 44-38 on Saturday after trailing by 17 points at the half.
Ball State posts first shutout since 2008 with 31-0 victory
September 17, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — John Paddock threw for three touchdowns and Ball State beat Murray State 31-0 on Saturday for the Cardinals' first win of the season and their first shutout in 14 years.
Carson Steele added 151 yards on 25 carries, including a 1-yard score that made it 31-0.
Western Michigan beats Ball St. 37-30 on Tyler’s 75-yard TD
September 10, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Sean Tyler ran 75 yards for the game-winning touchdown midway through the fourth quarter and Western Michigan beat Ball State 37-30 on Saturday.
Parents of boy who fatally shot sister charged with neglect
August 2, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — The mother and father of a 6-year-old eastern Indiana boy who fatally shot his 5-year-old sister in their home were each charged Tuesday with four counts of neglect, a prosecutor said.
Police: Boy, 6, fatally shoots sister, 5; parents arrested
July 27, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A 6-year-old boy fatally shot his 5-year-old sister in their home in eastern Indiana and their parents have been arrested in the killing, police said.
First responders discovered the girl with a gunshot wound to the head early Tuesday afternoon at the home in Muncie, 60 miles (100 kilometers) northeast of Indianapolis.
Police: 5-year-old girl fatally shot inside Muncie home
July 27, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Police on Tuesday arrested a Muncie couple after their 5-year-old daughter was fatally shot by her 6-year-old brother death in their home.
Jacob Grayson, 28, and Kimberly Grayson, 27, were preliminarily charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death and three other counts of neglect, The Star Press reported.
First Merchants: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
July 26, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) _ First Merchants Corp. (FRME) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $39 million.
The bank, based in Muncie, Indiana, said it had earnings of 63 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.01 per share.
Former Indiana mayor leaves US prison after bribe conviction
June 7, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former eastern Indiana mayor has been released from a federal prison with more than six months remaining on his one-year term after pleading guilty to taking a bribe.
Dennis Tyler, Muncie’s mayor from 2012 through 2019, was released Thursday from the Federal Correctional Institution in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Ex-Muncie cop admits assaulting arrestee, falsifying report
May 13, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A former Muncie police officer pleaded guilty Friday to assaulting an arrestee and writing a false report to cover up the incident, federal prosecutors said.
Jeremy Gibson, 31, pleaded guilty to violating the arrestee's civil rights and to obstructing justice for the false report, prosecutors said.
First Merchants: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
April 26, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) _ First Merchants Corp. (FRME) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $48.6 million.
The bank, based in Muncie, Indiana, said it had earnings of 91 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 88 cents per share.
Delaware County jail officer fired over PepperBall incident
April 6, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A correctional officer at the Delaware County jail has been fired after allegedly firing a PepperBall into a cellblock, striking a prisoner with the projectile, authorities said Wednesday.
Ball State hires UCLA assistant coach Michael Lewis
March 25, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — UCLA assistant coach Michael Lewis will be taking over Ball State’s program once the Bruins complete their NCAA Tournament run.
Ball State athletic director Beth Goetz announced Friday she had hired Lewis to replace James Whitford, who was fired after going 131-148 in 10 seasons.
Castaneda scores 22 to carry Akron over Ball State 79-60
March 2, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Xavier Castaneda had 22 points as Akron topped Ball State 79-60 on Tuesday night.
Enrique Freeman had 18 points and 16 rebounds for Akron (20-9, 13-6 Mid-American Conference), which earned its fourth straight win.
Sparks carries Ball St. over E. Michigan 75-64
February 27, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Payton Sparks had 17 points and 10 rebounds to carry Ball State to a 75-64 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
Demarius Jacobs had 14 points and six rebounds for Ball State (13-15, 8-9 Mid-American Conference).
Hankerson leads N. Illinois past Ball St. 64-58
February 16, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Trendon Hankerson registered 19 points as Northern Illinois topped Ball State 64-58 on Tuesday night.
Keshawn Williams had 19 points for Northern Illinois (7-16, 4-9 Mid-American Conference).
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Ball State, Letterman’s racing team form esports partnership
February 12, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — David Letterman's IndyCar team is partnering with Ball State University to provide opportunities and financial assistance for students in the esports program.
The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship will provide a $5,000 scholarship to two members of Ball State’s varsity esports team each year, starting next fall.
2 arrested after kids sickened from carbon monoxide fumes
February 6, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Two Oklahoma residents were arrested after their two children became seriously ill from carbon monoxide fumes while sitting in a car outside a Muncie Walmart.
Police said the car’s engine had been left running with the children, ages 8 and 2, inside the vehicle while the parents were inside the store.
Solar farm planned at site of former Muncie auto factory
January 16, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Muncie officials are advancing plans for construction of a solar farm on the site of a former General Motors plant that’s gone unused for more than a decade.
The City Council this past week endorsed the city’s negotiations with a contractor that would cover 53 acres of the former Chevy GM Plant with solar panels, The Star Press reported.
Thomas rallies Ball State over Bowling Green 81-80
January 2, 2022 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Miryne Thomas made two baskets in the final 24 seconds and Ball State opened Mid-American Conference play with an 81-80 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday night.
Luke Bumbalough matched his season high with 21 points for the Cardinals (6-6).
Developer converting former Indiana county jail into condos
December 11, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Work is underway on converting a former county jail and courts building in downtown Muncie into condominiums.
The overhaul comes after Delaware County officials moved jail and court operations into a closed middle school on the city’s southwest side in February.
Don Shondell, longtime BSU men’s volleyball coach, dies
November 27, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Don Shondell, who led the Ball State men’s volleyball team to 13 NCAA tournament appearances, has died at age 92.
The university announced that Shondell died Tuesday.
Ball State bowl eligible after 20-3 victory over Buffalo
November 24, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score — in the first quarter — and Ball State became bowl eligible with a 20-3 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday night.
It's just the third time in program history that the Cardinals (6-6, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) have qualified for a bowl game in back-to-back seasons.
Ex-animal shelter chief pleads guilty to sex act with girl
November 23, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — The former director of a central Indiana animal shelters has pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with an underage girl.
Philip H. Peckinpaugh, 36, of Muncie, pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Nichols tops 2K yards in C. Michigan win over Ball St.
November 18, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Lew Nichols III ran for three scores and 219 yards and Central Michigan piled up 567 yards of offense and beat Ball State 37-17 on Wednesday night.
Nichols topped 2,000-career rushing yards when he ran for 131 yards in the first half against the Cardinals.
Ex-Indiana school nurse, pastor gets 105 years for molesting
November 12, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A former central Indiana school nurse and church pastor has been sentenced to 105 years in prison on child molesting charges.
A Delaware County judge ordered the prison term on Wednesday for 57-year-old Brian Couch of Yorktown, who pleaded guilty in July to three felony counts of child molesting.
Ex-Indiana mayor sentenced to year in prison for bribery
November 10, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana mayor was sentenced Wednesday to a year in prison on federal charges of taking a $5,000 bribe in exchange for steering city projects to a contractor.
Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler reached an agreement with federal prosecutors in May to plead guilty to a count of theft of government funds.
Indiana Senate’s former top Democrat won’t seek reelection
November 8, 2021 GMTANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana state Senate’s former Democratic leader has decided he won’t seek reelection next year and leave the Legislature after 24 years.
Sen. Tim Lanane of Anderson announced his decision Monday, saying he would finish his current term that runs until the November 2022 election.
Weatherford’s late interception seals it for Miami (Ohio)
October 24, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Sterling Weatherford intercepted a Drew Plitt pass in the end zone with 60 seconds left and Miami (Ohio) held off Ball State 24-17 on Saturday.
Miami had a chance at a two-possession lead with 2:10 remaining in the fourth quarter but Graham Nicholson missed a 51-yard field goal.
Former Muncie mayor faces bribery sentencing next month
October 6, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana mayor is set to find out his punishment next month on federal charges of taking a $5,000 bribe in exchange for steering city projects to a contractor.
Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler reached an agreement with federal prosecutors in May to plead guilty to a count of theft of government funds.
Hall scores on 99-yard return, Ball State beats Army 28-16
October 3, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Justin Hall returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, Drew Plitt threw two TD passes and Ball State beat Army 28-16 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak.
Police find 400 pounds of pot after Indiana traffic stop
September 30, 2021 GMTNEW CASTLE, Ind. (AP) — Police have seized about 400 pounds (181 kilograms) of marijuana following a traffic stop on a central Indiana freeway.
A van was stopped about 1:35 p.m. Wednesday on Interstate 70 near New Castle for following another vehicle too closely, The (Muncie) Star Press reported Thursday.
Rockets ride big plays for early TDs, top Ball St. 22-12
September 25, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Dequan Finn rushed for 106 yards, including a 70-yard burst on a draw play, and Toledo edged away from Ball State 22-12 in a Mid-America Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.
Beverage can company building new Indiana factory
September 25, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A beverage can company has started work on a new factory in eastern Indiana where it expects to produce about 3.6 billion cans a year.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this past week for the new aluminum can factory in Muncie that will be operated by Canpack, a subsidiary of the Polish company Giorgi Global.
Indiana governor solicits donations for Afghan refugees
September 18, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is asking Hoosiers to donate new clothing, powdered baby formula and other items for thousands of Afghan evacuees temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury.
Indiana Democrats bracing for Republican redistricting plan
September 13, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s significant population shifts over the past decade mean rural areas will lose seats in the state Legislature while Indianapolis and its surrounding suburbs will gain influence.
Ball State pulls away for 31-21 win over Western Illinois
September 3, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw two long touchdown passes to Justin Hall and Ball State pulled away in the second half for a 31-21 victory over Western Illinois in a nonconference season opener on Thursday night.
Parents must pay $30,441 for getting rid of son’s porn cache
August 27, 2021 GMTGRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — A judge has ordered a western Michigan couple to pay $30,441 to their son for getting rid of his pornography collection.
U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney's decision this week came eight months after David Werking, 43, won a lawsuit against his parents.
Judge upholds ex-Ball State prof’s child porn conviction
August 14, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has ruled that a former Ball State University professor who accessed child pornography on his campus computer for at least three years will remain a convicted felon.
Robert Yadon had asked a Delaware County judge to reduce his 2018 conviction of possessing of child porn from a felony to misdemeanor status.
Ex-Muncie officer pleads guilty to hiding fellow cop’s crime
August 4, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A former Muncie police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to concealing and failing to report another officer’s inappropriate use of force during a 2018 arrest, federal prosecutors said.
Hearing set for guilty plea of former Muncie police officer
July 18, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A former Muncie police officer is expected to plead guilty next month in connection with a federal investigation of excessive force allegations against other officers.
Former police officer Dalton Kurtz, 31, is expected to plead guilty to “misprision of felony" on Aug.
Judge rejects new trial for Indiana man in murder-for-hire
June 13, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A central Indiana judge has rejected a new trial for a man convicted in the 1993 murder-for-hire slaying of a woman found shot to death in her garage.
Jess David Woods was convicted in 2009 of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in Teresa French's May 1993 killing and sentenced to 100 years in prison.
Feds oppose delaying Muncie officers’ excessive force trial
June 6, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are objecting to an effort by four Muncie police officers to delay their trial on allegations they used excessive force during arrests or tried to cover up that misconduct.
Former Muncie mayor pleads guilty to federal theft charges
May 25, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana mayor accused of taking a bribe in exchange for a public contract has struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler, 78, has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of theft.
Muncie beverage can plant to create 345 jobs by end of 2023
May 25, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A Polish aluminum beverage can manufacturer will build a new plant in Muncie, creating at least 345 jobs by the end of 2023, the company and the state announced Tuesday.
The $380 million Muncie plant will be the second in the U.S.
Prosecutor: Police justified in fatal shooting during chase
April 21, 2021 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Police were justified in fatally shooting a man during a chase and gun battle in east central Indiana, a prosecutor said Wednesday...
Parents lose lawsuit over destruction of son’s porn stash
December 18, 2020 GMTGRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — A man who sued his parents for getting rid of his pornography collection has won a lawsuit in western Michigan and can seek compensation...
The flipside of ‘Hoosiers’ - No ‘miracle’ for Muncie Central
May 23, 2020 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The 1954 Indiana high school basketball tournament remains so vivid in Leon Agullana's memory it's as if he never left Muncie Central...
Man sues parents for getting rid of his vast porn collection
April 14, 2019 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — An Indiana man is suing his parents for getting rid of his vast pornography collection, which he estimates is worth $29,000...
4 years in prison for mother of boy who took gun to school
April 2, 2019 GMTHARTFORD CITY, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman whose 15-year-old son took a handgun to school has been sentenced to four years in prison...
Vice president’s brother wins GOP bid for his old House seat
May 9, 2018 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The brother of Vice President Mike Pence capitalized on his famous name and backing from other top Republicans to win an Indiana congressional primary Tuesday against an entrepreneur who mostly self-funded his campaign.
Mike Pence’s brother launches run for Indiana US House seat
October 18, 2017 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Greg Pence, one of Mike Pence's older brothers, launched a campaign Wednesday for the eastern Indiana congressional seat that the vice president and former governor represented for 12 years...
Muncie inmates cleaning up roads
May 30, 2017 GMTMUNCIE : The inmates were hard at work along the state highway but "Cool Hand Luke" it wasn't.
The four men clad in orange jail uniforms weren't chained together, and they had volunteered to be part of Ray Dudley's inaugural "sheriff's work crew."
School board hears proposals for Anderson project
March 10, 2017 GMTThree architectural firms provided proposals for the planned renovation and addition of classroom space to Anderson Elementary School to the Madison Consolidated School board Wednesday night. The board voted in January to close E.O.
Local Leagues - February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017 GMTMadison Parks Department Youth Basketball Monday's Games Girls Division at E.O. Muncie Gym Cardinals 16, Rebels 14: Ally Zuckschwerdt scored 8 and Brianna Griffin 6 for the Cardinals (7-1); Ximena Vilchis scored 6 and Hannah Sampson 4 for the Rebels (2-5).
E.O. Muncie to close; most students will go to Anderson
January 12, 2017 GMTThe ailing E.O. Muncie Elementary School will close at the end of the 2017-18 school year. After three years of discussions, the Madison Consolidated Schools Board voted 3-2 Wednesday to approve a lengthy motion by member Carl Glesing outlining exactly how the district will deal with the school closure, including improvements needed to reopen Anderson Elementary School, how much the project will cost and how it will be paid for.
Local Leagues - January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017 GMTMadison Parks Department Youth Basketball at E.O. Muncie Gym Wednesday's Games at E.O. Muncie Gym Boys White Division Madison Tool & Die Tar Heels 31, Bears Furniture Gallery Hoosiers 23: James Schafer scored 14 points and Aidan Triplett 10 for the Tar Heels (4-0); Haden Hall scored 7 points and Mitchell Cammack 6 for the Hoosiers (1-3).