Indianapolis, IN, August 5, 2026 —

JB Buchanan, a comedian hailing from St. Louis, has been named the Funniest Person in the Midwest. The crowning event took place at Helium Comedy Club, located in downtown Indianapolis, on Sunday night.

Buchanan secured the title and a grand prize of $3,500. The competition featured comedians from across the Midwest vying for the top spot.

The event concluded Sunday evening, with Buchanan emerging as the winner after a series of performances.



Story summarized from the original created by Deja Studdard on fox59.com, see more information here.

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