Inmate dies at Noble County Jail; state police investigate
ALBION, Ind. (WFFT) — The Noble County Sheriff's Department has called on the Indiana State Police to investigate an inmate's death at the Noble County Jail. Early on Saturday, detectives from the Indiana State Police Investigations Bureau were brought in after an inmate experienced a medical emergency shortly after...
Fort Wayne ‘Street Chef’ Eddie Ribel dies at 55
Fort Wayne Police found Ribel Sunday morning in his bus after a friend called for a wellness check when Ribel didn't return calls or texts on Saturday.
Two Arrested In Noble County After Officers Respond To Domestic Incident
ALBION – Two people have been arrested after officers responded to a domestic incident in Noble County. Ethan M. Craig, 31, 156 N. Ruckman Road, Columbia City, is charged with domestic battery with a previous conviction of battery or strangulation, a level 5 felony. Erica R. Whitehead, 33, 8027...
Truck Sinks Through Ice at Chain-O-Lakes
NOBLE COUNTY, IND. (WOWO) A vehicle sank through ice at Chain-O-Lakes in St. Joseph County early Saturday morning, prompting a police response. Officers were called around 2:45 a.m. to the 26000 block of Southport Drive after the truck drove onto the frozen lake and began sinking. Two people were reportedly seen...
Beat the winter blues in Columbia City at Foodie February
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) — Throughout the month of February, you can find special deals for Foodie February. Each week of the month has a new theme for participants to enjoy. February 8 to 14 is Sweet Tooth Week, February 15 to 21 is Bites to Share, and February 22 to 28 is Fan Favorites. […]
Members Of Co-Op Help Two Nonprofit Organizations
COLUMBIA CITY – Northeastern REMC members are making a difference in their communities through Operation Round Up, contributing a total of $2,500 to support two local nonprofit organizations: Whitley County Veterans Cemetery Cleaning & Restoration and Lexi’s Voice. Whitley County Veterans Cemetery Cleaning &...
Long-term lane restriction beginning on Bluffton Road on Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Crews will begin a long-term lane restriction on Wednesday along part of Bluffton Road. The restriction will be in place in the southbound lane between Engle and Old Trail Roads while crews install a gas line. The work could last through May. A detour will...
Fort Wayne billionaire and Indy Eleven co-owner insists heliport soccer stadium plan dead
INDIANAPOLIS — Fort Wayne billionaire and Sweetwater founder Chuck Surack has plenty of reasons to oppose Mayor Joe Hogsett’s plans to build a major league soccer stadium on the site of the current downtown Indianapolis heliport. Surack owns Sweet Helicopter, which has flown into and out of the Heliport in the past....
I&M looks to prepare underutilized sites for manufacturing
Indiana Michigan Power has launched a new initiative to prepare sites for manufacturing opportunities. The utility has picked five sites to start the program, including one in St. Joseph County. I&M is calling the initiative their Future Ready Site Accelerator. They’ll work to get underutilized properties connected...
Local bike shop owner plans new homeless service center
The owner of Allen County's 469 Cycle Shop fashions himself as "the smartest hillbilly you ever met." But beyond that, he has a passion for Fort Wayne's homeless population.
