Pope Francis is alert and well a day after intestinal surgery, Tropical Storm Elsa headed to landfall on central Cuba coast, Japan searches for dozens missing in a mudslide, Israel looks to renew a law that keeps out Palestinian spouses and Johnson says UK must live with virus as he announces easing makes up this week's five international stories.
Several members of the Ball State Athletics department were rewarded for the fruits of their labor, following a historically successful school year both in the classroom and on the field.
With July 4 just around the corner, Muncie organizations are getting ready to celebrate the holiday.
The Ball State Board of Trustees held a special meeting July 1 to commemorate the success of the athletic department and renew the contracts of multiple coaches.
For more than 70 years, the historic McCormick building in Albany, Indiana, served as one of the financial pillars of the community as the production site of various household products. Now — after investments from businessman Clyde Shaffer — the building will have a new purpose as a wedding and event venue.
Beginning July 1, high schools will no longer be required to coordinate work permits for minors under the age of 18 in Indiana. Instead, employers that have hired five or more minors will register those employees in the Indiana Department of Labor’s new Youth Employment System (YES).
In an email announcement June 30, Ball State announced the schedule for July 24 commencement ceremonies in Worthen Arena and updated its COVID-19 policies for the event.
With the Brood X cicadas quieting down around Muncie, one local artist is interested in lifting their voices.
Florida collapse search stretches to day 6, the House of Representatives is to vote on a bill launching a probe into the Jan. 6 insurrection, two killed in a natural gas line explosion in Texas, California bans state travel to Florida and four other states and the Supreme Court won't revive school's transgender bathroom ban makes up this week's five national stories.
Steve Horwitz, Ball State distinguished professor of free enterprise in the Department of Economics, died the morning of June 27.
When Ball State sophomore Emma Schneider launched her own fashion apparel company Reflections Boutique two years ago, she had a specific vision in mind — for people to look in the mirror and love the reflection they see, feeling confident from the inside out.
Hong Kong to ban flights from the UK to curb the variants of the coronavirus, the U.N. human rights chief said reparations are needed for people facing racism, a Polish church reports recent clergy abuse of 368 children, German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends the idea of a summit between the EU and Putin and Sweden's prime minister resigns makes up this week's five international stories.
The Muncie Ballet Studio held free performances by dancers ages three and older for the community June 26 at Canan Commons Park. The performance event was a collaboration between the studio and the City of Muncie.
After most summer activities and camps were canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are making a return this year as cases continue to drop and restrictions are lifted.
The university said they expect the requirement to bring herd immunity to campus.
DWNTWN Muncie recently launched its newest campaign, “Embrace the Original,” focusing on bringing attention to the local businesses, restaurants and trails Muncie has to offer.
Muncie community members gathered at the Muncie Mall June 22 and 23 to take a look at the latest job opportunities local companies are offering.
Cardinal Greenways is hosting a series of events — starting with the “Cardinal 5K” — that offer multiple different methods of getting active, as well as different options for people looking to compete or enjoy time exercising with their families.
One Ball State Day, the university's 24-hour online fundraising event, was recognized with marketing and fundraising awards by the Council for Advancement and Support for Excellence (CASE) for its work in 2020.
