Changes are coming to Prairie Creek Reservoir, as Indiana American Water says it will more closely monitor the body of water that heavily contributes to Muncie’s drinking water supply.
Muncie Central High School is beginning a “freshman academy” to ease the transition for middle school students.
In 2023, 29 percent of Hoosiers working the state’s most common jobs struggled to afford basic necessities. That’s according to a new United Way report. Some of these jobs include nursing assistants, cashiers and teachers. The report highlights the potential economic impact these workers experience.
Indiana Democrats gathered at a town hall in Muncie Saturday to spotlight the long-term effects of state and federal Republican policies. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, Democrats discussed Indiana’s property tax overhaul and the future of the state’s party.
Two voter and civic advocacy groups and an Indiana University student are suing the state over a new law that bans the use of student IDs for voting. The suit alleges the SEA 10, signed into law last month, “severely burdens” young people’s ability to vote without any justification.
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.
Originally, the project had a November completion date. In a statement Thursday, the company says it has found more damage to “the existing underground infrastructure.”
