Steve Lindell

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Wake Up Crew Host and Operations Director at WLBC-FM (Muncie, IN)

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Algae Levels Close Prairie Creek Beach

2 days ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

June 26, 2025City of Muncie Announces Temporary Closure of Prairie Creek Reservoir Beach Due to Elevated Algae Levels“Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Muncie is temporarily closing the beach at Prairie Creek Reservoir due to elevated levels of microcystins, a toxin produced by blue-green algae. Recent testing revealed a level of 9.9, exceeding the EPA’s safe threshold of 8. The closure will remain in effect until after treatment and testing indicate levels have returned to a safe range.
Muncie Magical Fundraiser, and more 6/26/25 Local News

3 days ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

A unique fundraiser is headed to Northside Middle School. “A Grand Night of Magic with Wayne Hinkle” will feature 42 magic tricks beginning July 24 at 6 p.m.https://www.woofboomnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Hinkle.mp3Listen to the full interview from the 765 Business Journal radio show with Lathay Pegues at WMUN Muncie.com. “Set the Night to Music” on July 4 with the City of Muncie and Woof Boom Radio.
Yorktown Supt. Speaks about Construction Progress

4 days ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

Yorktown superintendent Dr. Greg Hinshaw says the school corporation is in the “third quarter” of its ongoing construction projecthttps://www.woofboomnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Henshaw.mp3An Eaton man has been charged with rape in Blackford County. The Star Press reports 51-year-old Michael J. “Joe” Waymire is accused of drugging a female acquaintance and assaulting her while she was unconscious.
Entire Staff Gone from Muncie Senior Center

1 week ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

We are attempting to reach Julie Meares, director of the Muncie Senior Center, but first saw this post from Muncie City Council member Ro Selvey:“Due to delayed funding, the Center is temporarily without paid staff—leading to the closure of Edie’s Boutique and Thrift. But let’s be clear: the Senior Center is NOT closing.
Senators Offer Help for Veterans

2 weeks ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

Indiana senator Jim Banks and Connecticut senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the “Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025” this week. The bipartisan legislation aims to streamline veterans’ appeals and provide them with faster access to VA benefits.
Yorktown's Cooper Prepping for Miss Indiana - Woof Boom Radio News

3 weeks ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

Yorktown native Katey Cooper will be in the Miss Indiana Pageant in June – if you win, you go to the Miss America, where the crown has four pointshttps://www.woofboomnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Katey-Miss-Indiana1.mp3Her business called Loads of Love has a community component that she wanted to use to helphttps://www.woofboomnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Katey-Miss-Indiana2.mp3She volunteers her laundry service to those that need a hand.
MSD Bond Approval Should Not be a Surprise

1 month ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

We reached out to the Muncie Sanitary District today about some conjecture that has been shared on social media. Rick Conrad, District Administrator send the following:“This week the MSD Board approved a resolution which allows them to sell bonds for the purpose of completing the Longterm Control Plan projects over the next 5-10 years (the Longterm Control Plan is the unfunded mandate from the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Managements to reduce combined sewer overflows).
Clubs in Muncie Announce CEO Departure

1 month ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie announces that Chief Executive Officer, Jason Newman, will be leaving the organization later this year. “As Jason prepares to step down, we extend our deepest gratitude for his dedicated service to the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie these last 8 years. Under Jason’s leadership, the organization has grown stronger and changed lives for the better,” says Lola Mauer, President of the Board of Directors for the organization.
Muncie Statement Made Regarding Administrative Leave

1 month ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

Official Statement from the City of Muncie:“The City of Muncie is aware of charges recently filed against EMS Chief Wesley Miller. These allegations are serious, and the City is committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent process as we address this matter. We want to emphasize that these allegations are not connected to Chief Miller’s duties as an EMS professional and did not occur within Muncie or Delaware County.
A Race Day Letter from Roger Penske

1 month ago | woofboomnews.com | Steve Lindell

WLBC (104.1 FM, and WLBC HD1), Muncie WERK (104.9 FM), Muncie WMUN (92.5 FM, 1340 AM), Muncie WHBU (101.1 FM & 1240 AM), Anderson WMXQ (93.5 FM), Hartford City WBKQ (96.7 FM & 102.9 FM & WLBC HD2), Alexandria / Muncie