Good morning, Muncie.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported that initial jobless claims in Indiana increased to 2,789 for the week ending May 3 from 2,566 while national claims fell to 228,000 — Michigan saw a 128.3% rise and Delaware had a 61.7% drop in claims.

Regional gas prices in the Midwest rose last week to $3.03 per gallon from $2.99 in the previous week—data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows the region's cost remains about 3.8% below the national average of $3.15 per gallon.

At the May 9 Delaware County track and field meet, Yorktown won both the boys' and girls' titles and six records were broken.

Delta's junior Jillian Barr set new records in the 100 hurdles and long jump — while Wapahani's Preston McCorkill broke the 400-meter dash record — marking a big achievement at the event.

Bobby Bowen Family Band Concert

10:30 a.m. — Victory Temple — Free concert — Enjoy uplifting music at this community event with a love offering received.

Imagination Jams

6-8 p.m. — Cornerstone Center for the Arts — Donations appreciated — Experience a unique bingo game with music while supporting children's literacy.

Southside Neighborhood Spring Clean Up

12:30 p.m. — Willard/Macedonia — Community effort — Help keep Sandpiper Lake beautiful with a spring clean-up event.

Glass Artisan Workshop: Mosaic Panel

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — $110 — Craft your own stunning glass mosaic panel in this immersive three-day workshop.

Exotic Pet Expo

9 AM – 4 PM — Delaware County Fairgrounds — $10 VIP Admission, General Admission $6, Kids $1 — Discover a variety of exotic pets and plants at this community-focused expo.

Collections Tour: Made in Muncie

10–11 a.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — $10 | Member Discounts Apply — Experience a guided tour of hidden artifacts that reveal Muncie’s rich history.

Birding Adventure at Red-tail Nature Preserve

9-11 a.m. — Red-tail Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore the wonders of nature through a family-friendly birding outing and learn about local avian wildlife.