Federal funding that supports artists across Indiana has been terminated by the Trump Administration. The National Endowment for the Arts has pulled funding from art organizations across the country, including in Indiana. The NEA awarded $265,000 to 13 art organizations in the state for the 2025 fiscal year.
Just one day after Gov. Mike Braun signed the state’s next two-year budget into law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit to halt a provision slipped last-minute into the must-pass legislation last month.
Ball State University and Muncie officials say they’ll create a neighborhood park with land surrounding a former school building that’s now Ball State-owned. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.
Hoosiers in 24 counties affected by severe storms and flooding in recent weeks can now apply to the state for help from the State Disaster Relief Fund. The State Disaster Relief Fund provides money to people for damage to their homes or property that isn’t covered by insurance.
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has approved a Muncie plan for “designated outdoor refreshment areas” in parts of the city.
Casey Smith, a 2018 graduate of Ball State University, and journalist Katey Rusch were recognized as finalists for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting for their groundbreaking work with the San Francisco Chronicle in collaboration with the University of California Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program.
Indiana is suspending the application period for a Digital Opportunity Grant program, which opened April 30, under orders from President Donald Trump’s administration.
Ball State ended the year with a 8-0 loss to Miami.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, according to the Associated Press (AP).
No. 4 Ball State topped No. 5 Akron 9-1 in the Cardinals' first game of the Mid-American Conference Softball Championship Wednesday afternoon.
Ball State University celebrated its 201st commencement ceremony on May 3 at Worthen Arena, where thousands of guests gathered to honor the graduating class of 2025.
The main ceremony will still take place at 10 a.m. May 3 with details amended for the new location
The program continues to expand and educate as a result of the efforts from director Galit Gertsenzon.
The board approved a 15 instructional week academic calendar.
Ball State University confirmed via Instagram May 2 a possible reevaluation of May 3 Commencement plans, weather pending.
The broadway star reflects on her life from Muncie to the mainstage.
Mike Waltz, the former Florida congressman who ascended to be President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, is expected to resign, potentially becoming the first Cabinet official to fall in this administration.
Ball State has a complex relationship with recycling.
My time here made me realize I’m more than my academic career.
Ball State University's Spring 2025 commencement ceremony May 3 is not expected to be indoors, despite forecasted rain showers in the early morning.
