One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury pedestrian crash that occurred the evening of January 7 in Emerald Township, Paulding County. According to the patrol, the crash was reported at approximately 6:36 p.m. on County Road 115 near State Route 111. A 2014 Nissan Murano, driven by Jacob...
Parkview Enacts Visitor Restrictions With Rise In Respiratory Illnesses
FORT WAYNE — Increases in respiratory illness activity have resulted in Parkview Health implementing temporary visitor restrictions to protect patients, family and staff. “Our highest priority is keeping patients safe, especially those who are most vulnerable to severe illness,” said Dr. Jeff Boord, chief quality and...
Skating continues at Headwaters Park Ice Rink
The Headwaters Park Ice Rink will remain open through February.
First Alert Forecast: Rain this afternoon… colder into Sunday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We’re kicking off the day on a dry note in Fort Wayne, but don’t let that fool you. Light rain will move in this afternoon, so you’ll want to grab an umbrella before you head out. If you’re heading north toward the...
Ground-breaking held for new Kendallville egg processing plant
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch broke ground on its new egg processing facility in Kendallville. The 75,000-square-foot facility on Weston Avenue will create 60 jobs and result in a more than $20-million economic investment in the Kendallville community and greater region. The...
The City of Fort Wayne has a new police chief
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker appointed a new Chief of Police Thursday. P.J. Smith has been promoted to the job, replacing Chief Scott Caudill who stepped down effective Thursday. A long-time veteran of the Fort Wayne Police Department, Smith has held the ranks of sergeant, captain and deputy chief. He...
Indiana Weather Alert Today: 45 mph Wind Gusts, Rain, Then Snow Risk by Sunday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indiana Weather Alert — Wind rattles loose objects this morning as rain streaks across parking lots and highways. Trees sway. Flags snap. The weather feels unsettled, and changes are already underway....
Mother sentenced for exposing 1-year-old son to cocaine, fentanyl
On Aug. 19, 2023, the woman called 911 because her son was having trouble breathing.
8 People Wanted In Connection To Theft Scheme At Indiana Liquor Store
A Fort Wayne woman and several of her friends are wanted in connection with a theft scheme that allegedly stole nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol from a local liquor store. According to court documents, Courtney Clawson, 34, has been charged with corrupt business influence, a Level 5 felony, and a warrant for her arrest...
Allen County Commissioner Richard Beck announces retirement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Allen County Commissioner Richard Beck announced Friday that he will not be seeking another term. The 73-year-old says he will retire when his second term as the 3rd District Commissioner ends in December. “I have spent my entire adult life in service to the people...

















