Spring like Temperatures

Weather Forecaster Nick Fauser calls for some spring like temperatures and rain showers.



Muncie Police Officer J. Lacy helps secure the Student Recreation and Wellness Center after a report of an armed assailant in the building. DN PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP
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Ball State police paid more, but have smaller jurisdiction

University police officers are often paid more than their city counterparts, despite having a smaller area of jurisdiction. Ball State UPD officers are no exception, averaging higher salaries than those working for the Muncie Police Department, in addition to the extra training they receive.


Police secure the Student Recreation and Wellness Center after a report of an armed assailant in the rec center. DN PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP
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University gets more training than Muncie officers

They patrol what amounts to a small city, but there’s nothing small about the long hours of training that campus police have to complete in order to carry their badges – requirements that often exceed those in the surrounding city of Muncie.



Ashton Pauley, 12, stirs kettle corn in a big pot at the Minnetrista Enchanted Luminaria Walk on Dec. 4. Ashton was helping his great uncle and grandpa out at the event to raise money to buy children with disabilities tricycles. DN PHOTO MICHELLE KAUFMAN
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Kettle corn fundraiser helps benefit kids at Luminaria Walk

The Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista wasn't all pretty lights and magic. In addition to the mansion tours and carriage rides at the walk, the Muncie chapter of AMBUCS made kettle corn to raise money to buy children with disabilities tricycles to fit their needs.



Indiana Ice Studio founder Stephen Koch had a crowd of about 40 people gathered around two watch him sculpt. Koch transformed a rectangular block of ice to a holiday moment with the "DWNTWN" logo at the base. DN PHOTO CASEY SMITH
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Muncie ice sculptor captivates "DWNTWN"

A mist of ice chips flew into the air as chain saws, grinders and other sculpting tools brought an artistic vision to life. What had at one point been a rectangular block of solid ice was transforming.



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NewsLink Indiana Midday Weather Update

As our showers turn into a wintry mix this afternoon we can expect these snow showers to ease up around 6 pm this evening. This evening we have a chilly high in the low 30's so be sure to bundle up.







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