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Dennis Beckner, pastor of the Columbia City Church of the Brethren, was elected by delegates of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Greensboro, N.C. earlier this month to serve as moderator-elect. He will serve in this initial role for the next year as he prepares to lead the denomination as moderator in...

Decatur’s new roundabout is still a few weeks from completion, but there is already a debate among local residents about what will go in the center of the traffic circle. Mayor Dan Rickord and Operations Manage Jeremy Gilbert said at a recent meeting of city council that they have been receiving inquiries about the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The city is reeling after a summer marked by gun violence that has taken the lives of young people and left families shattered. So far, five people under the age of 21 have died in shootings. Fort Wayne UNITED board members say it’s unacceptable, sad, and frustrating.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - 21Alive News is bringing you special stories as part of our “We the People” coverage, highlighting the history of our city and the people who make it special ahead of America’s 250th birthday. Anchor Linda Jackson introduces us to a Fort Wayne...

On Monday afternoon, around 2 p.m., police began serving three search warrants in northeast and southwest Fort Wayne.

Baptisms are one of the many forms of ministry offered to inmates at the Wells County Jail.

Six people in a 2012 Dodge Avenger crashed into a 2019 Ford F-350 pickup truck in Whitley County, Indiana, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to four others, due to an unknown reason.

Driver killed in head-on crash on Big Cynthiana Road, authorities say. Driver killed in head-on crash on Big Cynthiana Road, authorities say. DCS worker accused of falsifying abuse records on several families. Updated: 8 hours ago. DCS worker accused of falsifying abuse records on several families. ‘Welcome to the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We’ll finally experience a break from the oppressive heat and humidity, but we’ll have to deal with rain and storms first. First Alert Meteorologist Caleb Saylor has an update on what to expect for the rest of the work week.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We’re tracking a few thunderstorms this evening, but a break from the heat and humidity will closely follow. First Alert Meteorologist Caleb Saylor has an updated look at your forecast.