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Ball State: 5 revoked charter schools lose appeals

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:11:52 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Ball State University on Wednesday closed the books on a decision to pull sponsorship of five academically struggling charter schools.

Ball State says president's large salary unusual

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:07:20 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - The nearly $1 million salary that put Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora among the country's highest-paid public college leaders didn't come during a typical year, school officials said.

Foes organizing against C. Ind. wind farm plans

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:43:39 -0400

SELMA, Indiana - Many people living in a central Indiana county are organizing against construction of a wind farm proposed by a company that's putting up hundreds of the electricity-generating turbines in nearby counties.

Muncie hopes garden project can repeat history

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:26 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - In 1931, Muncie earned national recognition from the administration of President Herbert Hoover for its efforts to feed and employ the hungry and jobless through community gardening.

Muncie hopes garden project can repeat history

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:20:27 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Leaders of Muncie hope a recent symposium on community gardens will help bring new energy to an effort to help feed the city's needy.

Developer planning $60M project near Ball State

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:31:31 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - A developer has announced plans for a $60 million project with more than 200 apartments, commercial storefronts and a six-story parking garage a few blocks from the Ball State University campus.

Muncie Masons leaving historic Masonic Temple

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:32:31 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Muncie's historic Masonic Temple will soon be without the Masons who've called the space home for more than 80 years.

Muncie Masons leaving historic Masonic Temple

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:32:15 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - The historic Muncie Masonic Temple on Main Street has art classes, high school proms, church services, weddings and theatrical performances within its confines.

Immersive learning saves Ball State from cuts

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:34:59 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - For the fifth year in a row, Ball State University is facing a cut or freeze in its operating appropriation from the state, but it's being offset thanks to the university's entrepreneurial initiative, also known as immersive learning.

Immersive learning saves Ball State from cuts

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:28:14 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Ball State University has offset cuts in state appropriations this year because of an entrepreneurial initiative that aims to take learning from the classroom and apply it to real-world settings.

Ind. court to review rape case, online comments

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:13:10 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to review a pair of cases, one that involves a school principal's failure to immediately pass along a student's report of rape and the other about expectations of privacy for commenters on news media websites.

Longtime volunteer honored at Muncie school

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:05:30 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - North View Elementary School Principal Pam Necessary has this advice for any fellow school administrators casting covetous eyes in Mike Lewis's direction: Don't even think about it.

Ball St. trustees approve campus-wide smoking ban

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:47:03 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Ball State University's board of trustees has voted to ban smoking on campus starting Aug. 1.

New Ball St. coach adds Billy Wright to staff

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:45:23 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - New Ball State coach James Whitford has hired Billy Wright as an assistant.

'CHiPs' star talks online safety in Indiana return

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:59:11 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Actor Erik Estrada returned to the central Indiana city where he starred in a short-lived police reality series as he travels the country promoting ways to protect children from online predators.

100 trees along river through Muncie being spared

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:29:13 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Some 100 trees along the White River through Muncie will stand after federal officials reconsidered an order that they be cut down.

Muncie man thanks trooper for saving life on road

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:06:25 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - His heart valve completely clogged, John Hale slumped over at the wheel and thought his life was over.

Muncie man thanks trooper for saving life on road

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:13 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - A Muncie man who suffered a heart attack while driving and nearly died has gotten to thank the Indiana state trooper who helped save his life.

Man gets 3-year sentence for selling bath salts

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:30:50 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - The former manager of a central Indiana convenience store has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in selling synthetic drugs known commonly as bath salts.

E. Ind. police to get training on mental illness

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:28:18 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - Police officers from eastern Indiana will receive special training in how to react to mentally ill people whom they may confront while responding to calls.

C. Ind. youth sues motorist over sledding accident

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:06:22 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - A central Indiana youth is suing over a sledding accident in which he was injured when his sled struck a tree.

Hospital chaplains offer comfort during distress

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:44:37 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - A surprise week-long hospital stay in Muncie turned Kate Shepherd, not exactly a religious woman, into someone who wanted to feel the presence of God by her side.

Ball State student sues 2 campus football players

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:43:06 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - A Ball State University student who says two campus football players attacked him without cause is suing them over the alleged attack.

Dispatchers say multitasking, patience key to job

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:48:35 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - They're called upon 24 hours a day to put the wheels in motion to extinguish fires, settle disputes and save lives.

Ball St. names Brett Nelson associate coach

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:21:28 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - New Ball State coach James Whitford has hired former Florida star Brett Nelson as associate head coach.