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Muncie Central Principal Chris Walker joined us live from the new WMUN video studio — and he had plenty of exciting updates.
🏈 Football Success:Second place in conference, a sectional win, and a strong first season under Coach Burris.
🎓 College & Career Fair:More than 80 colleges and employers and nearly 1,700 students packed the Fieldhouse in one of the largest events in the region.
🎭 James and the Giant Peach:The fall play is coming up — with students raising over $800 for the Muncie Mission during their Mountain of Food fundraiser.
🏫 Freshman Academy:A 10% increase in on-track freshmen thanks to new support systems and teacher collaboration.
🏊‍♂️ A First for Muncie:The first home swim meet ever at the new YMCA Natatorium is just weeks away.
🏆 And — big news —Chris was named Educator of the Year by the Greater Muncie Area Chamber of Commerce.
Plus, winter sports, community traditions, and a heartfelt Thanksgiving message you don’t want to miss.

Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner joined us in-studio to talk about the overwhelming outpouring of support following the tragic death of Corporal Blake Reynolds, who was killed in the line of duty on I-69 last week. Sheriff Skinner walks us through what happened that morning, the difficult moments that followed, and how the community — and law enforcement from across Indiana and the nation — have stepped up in incredible ways.
He also lays out everything the public needs to know about this week’s services:
📍 Visitation:Friday, 2–7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church (Wheeling & River Rd)
📍 Funeral Service:Saturday, 10 a.m. at Delta High School GymnasiumDoors open to the public at 9 a.m. (Door 19)
🚨 The full law-enforcement procession route, the massive flag suspended from fire engines, expected traffic impacts on State Road 332, and what to know before attending — he shares it all.
Sheriff Skinner’s honesty, compassion, and leadership shine through in one of our most powerful conversations of the year.

A Powerful Morning: Honoring a Fallen Officer & Celebrating Local Schools
Today’s episode of Delaware County Today brings emotion, leadership, and community pride from every angle.
First, Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner sits down with us following the tragic loss of Corporal Blake Reynolds. He outlines the massive response from across the nation, and shares all the details for Friday’s visitation and Saturday’s full-honors funeral at Delta High School — including doors opening at 9 a.m., the 10 a.m. service, procession route, flag display, and expected traffic impacts.
Then, Muncie Central Principal Chris Walker joins us live from WMUN’s new video studio with major updates across the Bearcat community:
– Football’s standout season– A 1,700-student College & Career Fair– James and the Giant Peach preparations– A 10% jump in on-track freshmen– The first-ever swim meet at the new YMCA Natatorium– And his surprise announcement: being named Educator of the Year by the Greater Muncie Area Chamber of Commerce
It’s a morning filled with heart, hope, and hometown pride — and worth every minute.

On this week’s This Week in Ball State Sports, Mick Tidrow checks in with Football Head Coach Uvrenorich as the Cardinals prep for a tough road game at Toledo and focus on discipline, fast starts, and containing a high-powered offense.
Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell joins to highlight Ball State’s record 94% graduation success rate, plus women’s basketball momentum heading into the holiday stretch.
Then Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Kelli Miller Phillips previews the MAC Tournament in Bowling Green after clinching the regular-season title and riding a seven-match win streak.
Catch the full replay by searching This Week in Ball State Sports.
Produced by Leslie Griffin.

On Delaware County Today, Mick Tidrow, the Voice of the Cardinals, joins Steve to break down a busy stretch for Ball State Athletics. He explains how Ball State football is regrouping after Senior Day, still chasing bowl eligibility with back-to-back road games and live coverage split between WMUN pregame, 104.1 WLBC for kickoff, and postgame back on WMUN. Mick also touches on men’s basketball testing itself early against high-level non-conference opponents, women’s basketball rolling after a big road win, and women’s volleyball earning a crucial MAC Tournament bye with eyes on another postseason run. Catch Mick every Thursday on This Week in Ball State Sports, 9–9:30 a.m. on WMUN 92.5 FM / 1340 AM, or stream anytime at wmunmuncie.com

🎄✨ Yorktown is gearing up for a big Small Business Saturday — and we’ve got the inside scoop! Yorktown Town Manager Chase Bruton and Yorktown Chamber of Commerce President Kat Blankenbaker preview Yorktown’s Luminary Festival coming up on Small Business Saturday, November 29. They walk us through the all-day Shop Hop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yorktown Middle School, plus the evening ceremony on the Civic Green with elementary school singers, the town’s first official tree lighting, and a lighted parade with tractors and trucks leading families into Santa’s Village. Scouts will line downtown streets with luminary bags so the whole area glows for the night, as Yorktown leans into its “Diamond of Delaware County” identity and celebrates local small businesses. Listen to the full conversation on WMUN, the Talk of Muncie, and on demand at wmunmuncie.com.

A big morning on Delaware County Today!• Yorktown Luminary Festival Preview: Town Manager Chase Bruton and Chamber President Kat Blankenbaker break down everything happening on Saturday, November 29 — the Shop Hop, the town’s first official tree lighting, the lighted parade, Santa’s Village and more.• Ball State Sports Rundown: Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow talks football bowl hopes, men’s basketball early-season challenges, and the women’s volleyball team entering the MAC Tournament strong.• Plus: Local news, Statehouse updates, tech outage fallout, and weather from Paul Poteet.🔥 Hit play and stay plugged in to what MUNCIE is talking about.