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Delaware County to turn former middle school into new jail
County officials in east central Indiana have agreed to buy and repurpose a former middle school for a new jail.
Ex-volleyball coach faces federal child exploitation charges
A former Muncie volleyball coach faces federal child sexual exploitation charges for allegedly having sex with two minors over a three-year period.
COA upholds judgment in favor of Delaware County on insurance claim
A Delaware County public defender convicted on multiple drunk driving charges has lost his appeal of the grant of summary judgment in favor of the county after the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled he failed to present evidence that would have required the county to pay for his accident-related medical bills.
Man gets 137 years for murder of woman stabbed 70 times
A judge has sentenced a Muncie man to 137 1/2 years in prison for the slaying of a woman whom prosecutors say was stabbed about 70 times while being robbed of prescription pain medicine.
Family sues Muncie funeral home, alleging botched funeral
The children of an Indiana woman are suing a Muncie funeral home, alleging that her remains and funeral arrangements were mishandled.
Indiana man’s trial in explosives case delayed until April
The trial of a Muncie man accused of planting an explosive device outside his ex-girlfriend’s home has been moved until next spring.
Ex-banker gets 5-year sentence for stealing customers’ money
A former assistant manager at a Muncie bank has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from depositors’ accounts.
Muncie man convicted of woman’s ‘09 fatal stabbing for drugs
A jury has convicted a Muncie man of murder in the slaying nearly eight years ago of a woman stabbed about 70 times while being robbed of prescription pain medicine, prosecutors say.
Former bailiff in Muncie sues sheriff over his firing
A former central Indiana bailiff is suing the county’s sheriff, alleging that he was fired because he planned to run for sheriff.
Indiana sheriff fighting ex-inmate’s $1.8M hospital bill
An Indiana sheriff says he'll fight a $1.8 million bill for a former jail inmate's four-month hospital stay.
Muncie teen who killed mom’s abuser unlikely to face charges
A prosecutor says a 16-year-old Muncie boy likely won’t face charges after fatally stabbing a man who was abusing his mother.
Yorktown official faces complaint for removal from office
The state of Indiana is employing a statutory procedure to remove the Yorktown clerk-treasurer from office amid allegations that she has failed to fulfill her elected duties for the last two years, amounting to more than $100,000 in errors.
Couple found with 111 cats in home pleads guilty to neglect
A central Indiana couple who lived in a house with 111 cats pleaded guilty to child neglect charges but avoided any jail time.
Prosecutor: No charges against 2 officers in man’s shooting
Two central Indiana police officers won’t face charges for shooting a man who they said tried to run them down with his car after an attempted traffic stop.
Indiana woman wins prison release in fatal injection case
A central Indiana woman who admitted giving her chronically ill mother a fatal injection of a painkiller has won release from prison.
Muncie man gets 80 years in attempted suicide-by-cop shootings
A judge in Muncie has sentenced a 29-year-old man to the maximum 80-year term in prison for firing shots at two law enforcement officers.
Rape charge against Indiana man dismissed after DNA testing
An Indiana man won't stand trial for a second time on rape and criminal deviate conduct charges filed a quarter-century ago.
Muncie area courts getting 1st courthouse dog named Frankie
The first courthouse dog is ready to go to work this week at Muncie's Delaware County courts.
COA: Trial court can hear complaint stemming from bankruptcy proceedings
The Indiana Court of Appeals has instructed the Delaware Circuit Court to hear a case stemming from the sale of interests in a bankruptcy proceeding after determining that the trial court has jurisdiction over the complaint.