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Foster Parent Shortage in Muncie

“We really are desperate for people who are interested, so if people have ever thought about being a foster parent, now is really the time that we need you. There’s a lot of children being placed and then removed from foster home to foster home and they need those services right now,” said Heath.



Turn away no longer to build foster home

“The case manager has to stay in the office, the child has to stay in the office, they sleep on the floors and chairs, and shower in sinks. They have all their stuff in a garbage bag,” said Walters. 


Rain and snow chances increases

Weather Forecaster Hunter Luzadder has an update on rain and show chances throughout your weekend and a rollercoaster of temperatures.


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Active pattern to begin December

NewsLink Indiana Weather Forecaster Ryan Hill is tracking some strong storms tonight, a big cooldown ahead for tomorrow and an active weather pattern ahead.



School of Art: Print sale

“There were so many things that I wish I had bought. There are some really cool pieces and everyone is so talented. I ended up going with the Heart drop, it's honestly one of my favorites. I love being able to support my classmates.” Hauser said. 


Shopping small for the holidays

 “We are a locally owned business so it helps the local economy more than the big box stores do. Also you get much more personal service. We care about our customers and we do everything we can to make them happy,” said Derek Edwards, a local business owner. 



Skateboard Shop works to help community

 “Life Skateboards is super important for the Muncie skate community because this is really the only place we have to go at the moment to skate in the winter time,” said Caleb Swartz, an avid skater who found Life Skateboards through an instagram post. 


Cloudy days and possible rain

Forecaster Ian Kowalski has an update on the warmer midweek temperatures, as well as a chance of rain showers during the weekend.



Fall warm up

Weather Forecaster Olivia Smithers has details about the warm up on Thanksgiving, and precipitation through the weekend. 


School of Art holds open house at Ball State

“It can be really informative - again - to know how they [artists] work, what sort of things might go into making a painting - or a drawing - and what sort of things to expect if you’re going to be a painting or drawing major,” Edwards said.


Warm and rainy holiday weekend

Weather Forecaster Oliver Moster is expecting a warm-up as well as some precipitation for the holiday weekend. 


Lafollette’s brick giveaway

 The demolition of Lafollette Complex started back in 2017 and is now just entering its final stages. To honor its former residents, Ball State University is holding a brick giveaway on Facebook.