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First Merchants: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 25, 2024 08:21 AM EDT

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — First Merchants Corp. (FRME) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $47.9 million. The bank, based in Muncie, Indiana, said it had earnings of 80 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 85 cents per...

Plane crashes onto trail near Indiana airport, injuring pilot and 2 pedestrians

Apr. 01, 2024 17:55 PM EDT

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A pilot and two pedestrians were hurt Monday when a small plane missed an airport runway in Indiana and crashed onto a trail, authorities said. Two of the three people injured including the pilot suffered serious injuries and were expected to be transferred to...

Judge rejects plea deal by former Muncie police officer, who will now stand trial for 3rd time

Jan. 31, 2024 15:49 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge rejected a plea agreement Wednesday for a former Muncie police officer accused of trying to cover up another officer's use of excessive force, setting the stage for his third trial in the case. Corey Posey had agreed to plead guilty to one count...