The Ball State Daily News

07/22/2025

Ozzy Osbourne, former lead singer of Black Sabbath dead at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, former lead singer of Black Sabbath and "grandfather of heavy metal" has died at 76 according to the Associated Press, just weeks after his farewell show.

07/21/2025

IPR: Gov. Mike Braun creates task force to evaluate Indiana emergency alert system

An Indiana task force will evaluate the state’s emergency alert system in the wake of the recent deadly floods in Texas.

07/20/2025

New owners of The Mark III Taproom, Indiana's oldest gay bar, announce purchase of new location and the bar's return

The new owners of Mark III Taproom have announced they’ve purchased a new location for the oldest gay bar in the state.

07/19/2025

Ball State celebrates 2025 summer graduates at commencement ceremony

Ball State's summer commencement honored graduates with speakers delivering messages of creativity, courage, and the power of vulnerability.

07/19/2025

ICC: Defense letter confirms Indiana’s Camp Atterbury to be used for immigrant detention

Indiana’s Camp Atterbury will be used to detain immigrant detainees under a new federal plan revealed this week by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

07/17/2025

IPR: Prairie Creek trails to permanently close to ATVs and horses August 1

The Muncie parks board will permanently close trails on Prairie Creek Reservoir’s west side to ATV and horse riders on August 1 after the closure was requested by the property’s owner, Indiana American Water.

07/17/2025

PHOTOS: The 173rd Delaware County Fair is in full swing, bringing a week of rides, food, and hometown tradition to the Delaware County Fairgrounds.

The 173rd Delaware County Fair is in full swing, bringing a week of rides, food, and hometown tradition to the Delaware County Fairgrounds.

07/16/2025

IPR: Indiana will no longer move forward with its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Indiana is no longer moving forward with its climate action plan.

07/15/2025

Muncie Ironman participant dies following race

Following Muncie's Ironman 70.3 triathlon July 12, a race participant has passed away, according to a post made by the race's official page July 15. 

07/15/2025

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07/15/2025

PHOTOS: Muncie's new Westside Skatepark hits the ground rolling

Munice's new Westside Skatepark, opened June 14, 2025, has become increasingly popular since its opening.

07/14/2025

Photos: Muncie's 46th Annual Iron Man Triathlon took place this past weekend

On July 12th, Muncie held its 46th annual Iron Man Triathlon at Prairie Creek Reservoir.