Chain-reaction crashes shut down Interstate 469
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Interstate 469 remains closed for several hours Wednesday morning after a series of chain-reaction crashes involving multiple vehicles, including two semi-trucks. Allen County Sheriff’s Department officers were called to southbound I-469 just south of the Stellhorn Road overpass early...
First Alert Forecast: A milder, quieter week ahead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A split pattern in the jet stream this week will force coldest air to the north of us and stormiest conditions to the south. That will leave us in a bit of a “Goldilocks” zone of weather through at least Friday: not too cold, not too warm, not too stormy...as benign as the weather gets this...
WOWO EXCLUSIVE – Bob Morris talks Data Centers and Farm Land Use with KB
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) A controversial provision in House Bill 1333 that would have allowed large developments, such as data centers, to be built on agricultural land with minimal local oversight has been shelved following strong pushback from residents and local officials. State Representative Bob Morris joined...
SAM scholarship remembers Norwell alum, honoring service and motivation
After Sam Peterson's unexpected death last summer, his loved ones find special meaning at Norwell. Sam's legacy lives in the digital pictures which flash his 100-yard Butterfly record and on the Norwell Military Wall of Honor.
Viral post prompts poodle rush at Humane Fort Wayne adoption event
People showed up in hopes to adopt a doodle at the poodle palooza. The next event is on the 14th.
Fort Wayne family in Toyota commercial airing during the Winter Olympics
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Morgan Alexander and his daughters have always enjoyed making videos on YouTube with their family. But recently, their viewing audience shifted from phone screens to flat screens. “I actually got the attention of a company by the name of Sweatpants Media,” Morgan said. “They saw...
Indiana Weather Alert: Feb. 16–20 Spring Tease Pushes Temps 10–20° Above Normal
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Indiana – A notable mid-February warm-up is expected across Indiana, with temperatures forecast to run 10 to 20 degrees above normal from Feb. 16–20, according to the NOAA Climate Prediction...
Columbia City Manufacturer 80/20 Sold To Connecticut Private Equity Firm
COLUMBIA CITY — A private equity firm has completed the sale of a Columbia City-based manufacturing company specializing in modular framing systems used across automation and industrial applications. MPE Partners announced Tuesday, Feb. 3 that it finalized the sale of 80/20 to Connecticut-based investment firm...
First of 2 teens sentenced over 2025 homicide that stemmed from argument
The suspects initially claimed self-defense in the homicide.
COURT DOCS: Woman charged with obstruction of justice in deadly Fort Wayne shooting, says...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 29-year-old Michigan woman charged in a deadly Fort Wayne shooting told police the man killed was attempting to rob her when he was shot by someone else, court records show. Kristina Burch is charged with obstruction of justice in the death of 19-year-old Damion...

















