From its debut in March 2025 as VBN, The CI has gained the trust of over 10,000, delivering news digitally to the Muncie community.

From investigative stories to things happening in the community, The CI is proud to keep the Ball State and broader Muncie communities in the know.

In October 2025, CI Radio launched as an auxiliary service of The CI, broadcasting a variety mix of news and music in a linear broadcast format.

CI Radio is at the top of the list of Muncie radio stations on radio.garden and the Radio Garden app, serving over 300 listeners.