From Voices of the Westside, here's our interview with Mr. Zach Smith and Ms. Amanda Masterson of the Ben Davis Social Studies Department on preparations for the first-ever Ben Davis Staff Musical, Elf Jr.

On this Episode of Voices of the Westside, Ms. Amanda Masterson and Mr. Zach Smith sit down with Jon Easter to discuss the first-ever Ben Davis High School Staff Musical, Elf Jr. The show plays at Ben Davis on November 21 and 22. Smith and Masterson talk about how the big event became "a thing" here at Ben Davis as well as the developments that had to happen to prepare to bring the musical to the stage.

Briefings with Butts is back for a fourth time this school year. On this edition, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, Dr. Jeff Butts, celebrates great events across Wayne Township and shares news and updates. Dr. Butts interviews Yvonne DiMattia, Resident Faculty at the National Center on Education and the Economy and National Institute for School Leadership. 

Jeb Bardon, the Trustee of Wayne Township, was our guest on this morning's show. He discusses a number of topics with host Jon Easter. One topic was the Wayne Township Fire Department Public Safety Day coming up on August 23 from 10 am to 1 pm at Sam's Club on Rockville Road. There will be free food to eat and Gleaner's is providing food to give away for 400 families. There are also fun activities for the kids, public safety demonstrations and things like facepainting and a classic car show from the Lions Club! Visit waynetwp.org for more information.

On this episode, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township discusses important happenings in Wayne Township and celebrates the great things happening in the district. His guest is District 7 Elementary Principal of the Year, Terri Alexander-Matthews of Chapelwood Elementary!

Voices of the Westside's second season gets rolling with our guest, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township.

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, discusses the first week of school and upcoming events across the district. His guest is Michele Mylcraine, Wayne Township's longest-serving certified employee, who is starting her 40th year as a teacher at Robey Elementary.

In this week's episode, Dr. Butts welcomes School Board President Mr. Brandon Bowman to discuss the MSD of Wayne Township's next superintendent search process, timeline, and how staff can provide input to help guide the search. Plus, Dr. Steve Samuel, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, shares exciting updates on construction projects across the district.

Rule the Road Indiana is coming up on August 2 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 9 am to 3 pm. Grant Covey from Alliance Highway Safety (and a 2019 alumnus of Area 31 and WBDG) talks about the free program targeted at teen drivers, 15+, to keep them safe on the road. Check out www.ruletheroadindiana.com for more information.

Disclosure:
Alliance Highway Safety is an underwriter of WBDG Radio.

On this edition of Inside Ben Davis Football, Coach Russ Mann and Coach Tyler Campbell sit down to discuss the upcoming 2025 season of Ben Davis Football. What does 2025 have in store for football fans on the Westside? The coaches say there's talent! Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realtors.