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Muncie ice sculptor captivates “DWNTWN”
Muncie ice sculptor captivates “DWNTWN”
A mist of ice chips flew into the air as chainsaws, grinders and other sculpting tools brought an artistic vision to life.
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TWO-PART SERIES: University police get trained, paid more than Muncie counterpart
TWO-PART SERIES: University police get trained, paid more than Muncie counterpart
This two-part series was published by The Ball State Daily News THE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT is a familiar sight on Ball State’s campus. They patrol…
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Muncie police officers adjust to body cameras as new legislation lingers over footage
Muncie police officers adjust to body cameras as new legislation lingers over footage
Published by The Ball State Daily News A BILL PROPOSED under Indiana legislature would make video recorded from police body cameras not subject to public record. Under House…
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UPD lacks representation of women, minorities compared to national stats
UPD lacks representation of women, minorities compared to national stats
Increasing diversity in police departments has been a slow, but gradual process for decades.
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Fans of all types cheer on USA Gymnastics at team finals
Fans of all types cheer on USA Gymnastics at team finals
When Simone Biles stuck the last tumbling pass during her floor routine at the women’s artistic team all-around competition, 19-year-old Annie McDonahue took a deep breath, sighed and began to break down in tears.
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Water Quality in Rio: Favelas
Water Quality in Rio: Favelas
ON HER FIRST VISIT TO BRAZIL, Martha Reddington said she wouldn’t be visiting any of Rio de Janeiro’s beaches. The Nevada native, who said she keeps close tabs on water-safety reports being published for the area, isn’t willing to take a risk with the water at the beaches or in her hotel.
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College student volunteers help build first playground in impoverished Rio favela
College student volunteers help build first playground in impoverished Rio favela
Years of preparation and hard work go a long way -- sometimes all the way to the Olympics.
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Ball State students return to Kokomo to help with tornado relief
Ball State students return to Kokomo to help with tornado relief
When Noah Jeffries saw the emergency weather alert pop up on his phone during an astronomy class, he knew it was time to go.
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University police find, question suspects in gun incident
University police find, question suspects in gun incident
University Police have found and questioned the suspects in last night’s gun-sighting incident.
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