Good morning, Muncie.

The Muncie Downtown Development Partnership has opened auditions for the 2025 DWNTWN IDOL contest where local singers will compete for a $500 cash prize, a trophy — and community performance opportunities.

Auditions will be held at Heorot on Thursday nights until May 15 — and at the Common Market on Saturday evenings until May 17, with live rounds and public voting leading to a final show on Oct. 2 at ArtsWalker.

A Hartford City man led troopers on a high-speed chase on I-69 before fleeing at a dead end near the White River—where firefighters rescued him and he was taken to a hospital in critical condition while facing charges of resisting law enforcement, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.

Johnsonville Cheddar bratwursts produced on February 5 at the Momence plant were recalled by the USDA after two consumers found hard plastic in them—about 22,672 pounds of the 19-ounce tray packages sold in 10 states including Indiana should be discarded or returned.

Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert in Muncie

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful tribute to the Queen of Soul featuring orchestral arrangements of her greatest hits.

Chamber Choir Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience a showcase of musical talents with an ambitious program by the university's premier choir.

Wind Ensemble Concert

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Sursa Performance Hall — Ticket info available — Celebrate the illustrious career of Thomas Caneva with a musical showcase featuring the Wind Ensemble and guest artists.

Earth Day Tree Planting

10 AM – 12 PM — Red-Tail Land Conservancy — Registration required — Enjoy a family-friendly tree planting to support local wildlife at a nature preserve.

Stand Up for Kids Comedy Night

7:30-9 p.m. — John J. Pruis Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy laughs with Brent Terhune while supporting local kids in need.