University of Saint Francis Acquires Leffler Academy
In northern Indiana, the University of Saint Francis recently announced the acquisition of Leffler Academy in Gas City, southwest of Fort Wayne. A news release said Leffler Academy at the University of Saint Francis will deliver workforce development healthcare education at a significantly lower tuition rate in a...
31st annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ kicks off in Allen County Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The longest-running first responder blood drive in the country returned to the Summit City on Monday. The American Red Cross in Fort Wayne will host the blood drive until Saturday. Donation centers include the Fort Wayne Donation Center and Lutheran Hospital Donation Center. Throughout the...
Military History in Paulding County
Virgil Hudson was born September 11, 1899 in Paulding, Ohio. The son of Edward E., born December 4, 1865 in Henry County, Ohio and Alma O. (Barnes) Hudson born March 20, 1870 in Jackson Township, Paulding County. This couple was married January 17, 1894 in Paulding. This happy couple were...
Look Back: Fort Wayne invests $3M in parks, completes 90+ projects in 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announced its 2025 capital improvement program, completing over 90 projects with $3 million in city investments. Mayor Sharon Tucker expressed pride in the department's accomplishments. "Our parks provide unique opportunities to bring people together in a...
Making A Coliseum Into A Race Track
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Converting the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Exposition Center from four walls and a bare floor into an indoor racing facility with a seventh-mile concrete oval is no easy task. Once a year, the ACWMC staff teams up with the crew from the Rumble in...
FWPD: One in life-threatening condition, suspect in custody in Monday morning shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A spokesperson for the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says one person is in life-threatening condition following a shooting Monday morning on the city’s northeast side. Police say they were called about a shooting at 9:35 a.m., finding a victim at Lake and Laverne...
Fort Wayne woman charged with bestiality released conditionally
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A northeast Indiana woman charged with two counts of bestiality made her first court appearance Monday in Allen Superior Court 4, and a follow-up hearing has been set for early February, according to online court records. Court documents show Cassie L. Snay is charged...
Indiana Weather Alert: Frost Quakes May Rattle Homes from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, IN – If you hear a sudden boom or feel a brief jolt on a frigid winter night, don’t be alarmed — it’s likely a frost quake, not an earthquake. Experts say residents from Indianapolis to Fort...
Detroit Titans vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Prediction & Free CBB Betting Pick |...
The Detroit Titans will play against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The game will take place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. It is set to start at 5:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Detroit Titans...
‘Dons demolish future Horizon League foe Northern Illinois, 67-44
Lili Kresovec and Alana Nelson each finished in double figures to lead the Mastodons in a 67-44 win over Northern Illinois.

















