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Muncie firefighter dies in church fire

A Muncie firefighter who joined a large battle to suppress a raging blaze at a local church was found dead after the structure's roof collapsed, officials said.



Roof leaks keep campus crews busy

A leaking roof at Worthen Arena Wednesday morning is a reminder of the damages a short driving wind can have on campus.



US Rep. Giffords released from Houston hospital

HOUSTON — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returned home to her astronaut husband on Wednesday, leaving behind a Houston hospital where she began to rebuild her life after a gunman shot her in the head five months ago.


Local store is more than just a hobby

Rows of boxed kits line the shelves of Toys Forever. As a full-line hobby shop, they sell everything from planes to trains to R/C cars to boats. 



Students smoke hookah despite health risks

The number of hookah pipes in use seems to multiply every year, but students who smoke them may want to look into the health risks before lighting the coal.


VIDEO: BSU Students and Hookah

Ball State students give their opinion on recent statistics saying that smoking hookah is actually worse for your health than smoking cigarettes.