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Past articles by Jeff:

Muncie's Erskine graduates hit the ground running

Erskine graduates have higher employment rates that many of their peers → Read More

Ivy Tech vice chancellor credits school for turning her life around

Ivy Tech turned her life around for newest vice chancellor → Read More

Jeff Ward: Muncie, Delaware County far apart over 911, EMS. What went wrong?

Muncie and Delaware County officials are done talking, but they have plenty to say about 911, EMS → Read More

Muncie tailgate food program postponed indefinitely

Second Harvest tailgate food distributions have been put on hold until a new location can be found. → Read More

Ward: Why do we need a 'free-range parenting' law?

Utah passes a law that lets parents be parents and kids be kids. → Read More

'Red Flag' laws might be best way to curb shootings

"Red Flag" laws allow law enforcement to take weapons with or without a warrant → Read More

Randolph County voters will use vote centers for primary election

Randolph County voters have ditched the traditional precincts for vote centers in the May primary → Read More

Muncie, Ball State forging stronger relationship

Muncie and Ball State have worked to bridge the gap, forge strong ties → Read More

Jeff Ward: Downtown Muncie about to be changed

Downtown Muncie will be changed with announcement of Ivy Tech project → Read More

Jason Donati steps away from Muncie-Delaware Clean and Beautiful board

Jason Donati steps down from Muncie-Delaware County Clean & Beautiful board → Read More

Tornado watch issued for Muncie, Richmond

Tornado watch issued for much of East Central Indiana, West Central Ohio → Read More

Yes, Muncie's had plenty of rain today

Much of East Central Indiana is under a flood warning because of the heavy rain → Read More

Security issue for Muncie City Court will soon be fixed

X-ray scanners, other equipment will enhance security at Muncie City Court → Read More

Jeff Ward: 'Red Flag' laws might be best way to curb shootings

'Red Flag' laws might be best way to curb shootings → Read More

Plans for statue of Muncie civil rights activist take shape

A statue of Muncie civil rights pioneer Hurley Goodall are coming together. → Read More

Jeff Ward: Muncie teachers have good reasons to feel anxious

Ward: Muncie school teachers have a number of reasons to feel anxious → Read More

These alumni made names for themselves after graduating from Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. – When discussing notable and famous alumni of Ball State University, there's only one name to put at the top of the list: David Letterman. No doubt he's the most famous son of Ball State, in part because he kept his alma mater's name out front for a national audience during his "Late Night" and "Late Show" programs, famous for things such as stupid human tricks and Top 10 lists.… → Read More

Muncie mayor, Ball State president to conduct peace conference town hall

MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State University will host a talk titled "Better Together: Promoting Peace on Camus and the Community" as part of the school's third annual Benjamin V. Cohen Peace Conference. Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler and Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns will lead the town-hall discussion the evening of April 6 at the Ball State Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave. A time has not been… → Read More

Muncie Good Friday service seeks singers

Muncie's Community Good Friday service will be heavy on music, and you can join in. → Read More

Indiana special session: Muncie schools might get loan; what about Ball State takeover?

Indiana special legislative session will throw a financial lifeline to Muncie schools, but Ball State appears left out. → Read More