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Johnson, Part 1 Hartford City man accused of battering girlfriend Winchester dominates for 1st 3A sectional title FOR SUBSCRIBERS Defensive letdown dooms Ball State basketball Buzzer: Ball State’s winning streak ends at WMU Quick Links Call for Action E-Edition Submit an Event Busted Business Crosswords Subscriber Guide 2019 Muncie Elections Data Central Country Mile Mayor, county officials to negotiate on EMS, 911 Negotiations between the city and county regarding emergency services are underway once more after having been stalled for months. Local | 1 day ago Winchester dominates for 1st 3A sectional title Midway through its sectional championship against Yorktown, Winchester coach Holly Gutierrez thought "this is just our night." And it was. High School | 14 mins ago Hartford City man accused of battering girlfriend A Hartford City man has been accused of striking and choking his girlfriend. Crime | 7 hours ago Deputies: Impaired driver nearly struck Justice Center Delaware County sheriff's deputies didn't have to go far to arrest a Noblesville man for impaired driving early Saturday. Crime | 22 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Defensive letdown dooms Ball State basketball One of the toughest stretches of Ball State's season is over, but it ends with a loss as BSU suffered a 68-64 defeat against Western Michigan. Ball State | 17 hours ago Delta finishes 2nd at regional, 21 area wrestlers advance to semistate A regional title would've been nice, but Delta was content with the finish at Jay County. Overall, 21 area wrestlers advanced to semistate. High School | 5 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Insider: How Bob Knight’s 20-year absence finally came to an end Randy Wittman, Quinn Buckner and Mike Woodson were instrumental in getting their coach to reconsider his Assembly Hall boycott. IU | 21 hours ago Police: New Castle woman burglarized grandparents’ home A New Castle woman has been accused of breaking into the home of her grandparents. Crime | 1 day ago 17 things that will make 2020 your most productive year yet If you want to be more productive in the new year, these are the things you'll need to achieve your goals, from the best planner to a smartwatch. Reviewed Buzzer: Ball State’s winning streak ends at WMU Ball State basketball proved unable to capture back-to-back road wins in Mid-American Conference play, losing 68-64 against Western Michigan. Ball State | 22 hours ago New Castle hopeful for HGTV’s ‘Home Town Takeover’ Residents in New Castle have submitted their town in HGTV's "Home Town Takeover" contest. Local | 2 days ago Monroe Central’s 6 seniors leave behind lasting legacy Monroe Central's six seniors, who began playing together in third grade, left behind a lasting legacy for the Golden Bears. High School | 1 day ago Muncie man fatally shot outside Walmart; suspect captured after chase A Muncie man was fatally shot late Thursday in the parking lot of the south Walmart store. A suspect was later caught after leading police on a chase. Crime | 1 day ago 5 ECI girls hoops squads advance to sectional finals Wapahani mounted an incredible comeback, Daleville got some revenge while Blue River, Winchester and Yorktown advanced to sectional title games. High School | 1 day ago Director: Animal shelter will go over 2020 budget Ethan Browning, the new animal control director, told city council there are several line items already over and will continue to be without more funds. Local | 2 days ago Latest restaurant sanitation inspection results Common violations at local restaurants include temperature abuse, employees not drinking in designated areas, hand washing, inaccessible hand sinks Local | 2 days ago Doyel: Bob Knight returns to Assembly Hall to tears, cheers as years of anger fade away Before this IU basketball revival is over, with adults crying and students roaring and Bob Knight shouting, this will feel cathartic for all involved. Gregg Doyel | 8 hours ago Police: Muncie woman stole senior citizen’s money City police said a Muncie woman cashed four checks stolen from a senior citizen, drawing $1,000 out of the victim's bank account. Crime | 2 days ago Yorktown girls basketball makes sectional final Yorktown girls basketball’s win against Delta didn’t come easy, but the Tigers are now on to a sectional final and a rematch against Winchester. High School | 1 day ago Local ballot fills in after flood of filings Dozens of filings flooded the Delaware County Clerk's office Friday afternoon as the deadline came to a close for getting on the ballot. Local | 1 day ago MCS promotes a Hispanic-friendly Muncie MCS dual language program aimed at "disrupting monocultural ideologies to uplift multicultural students, their families, and their communities." Education | 2 days ago After 20 years, IU fans get to cheer Bob Knight at Assembly Hall again Knight's return to a program desperate to marry its illustrious past to an ambitious present, provides a measure of closure to anyone who might need it. IU | 1 day ago Remembering BSU football’s Hall of Fame season The induction of Ball State football's 2008 team into Ball State Athletics' Hall of Fame allowed former players to relive treasured memories. Ball State | 2 days ago January: warm, wet, not snowy, so what’s ahead? There have been no periods of temperatures falling below zero so far this winter. Will that continue into February? Local | 2 days ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Ball State baseball eyeing MAC title in 2020 Ball State baseball won’t lack talent this season, and its top three starting pitchers could lead it to a Mid-American Conference title. Ball State | 1 day ago Indianapolis Orchestra to perform at Ball State Indianpolis Symphony Orchestra, Medicare Mondays and plastic bag bans. Local | 2 days ago Cardinal Greenway Board supports Riverside trail Health by design is more than a slogan and every link, like the Riverside trail, plays an important role. by Muncie Star Press | 2 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Danny Pinter invited to NFL Scouting Combine A former Ball State football player earned an invitation to the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Yorktown boys basketball beat Pendleton Heights. And more: Sports | 2 days ago Marketplace CARS JOBS HOMES APARTMENTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY CLASSIFIEDS Muncie teen arrested over sex-video threats, sharing An 18-year-old Muncie man was arrested this week after he allegedly distributed a video of his sexual activities with a former girlfriend. Crime | 3 days ago Downtown Farm Stand branches out to compete Since the arrival of a "natural grocery" chain in 2018, locally-owned Downtown Farm Stand has worked to re-invent itself to stay afloat. Local | 3 days ago Central looks ahead following loss to Marion Yes, Thursday night's loss to Marion was frustrating for Muncie Central. But a month away from hosting a sectional, the Bearcats are looking ahead. High School | 2 days ago View All Photos Central boys face off against Marion 2 days ago Candidate switches parties in commi...