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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 60-year-old Fort Wayne man was sentenced Friday for throwing a lit can of flammable gel at his girlfriend, setting her on fire. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne man accused of throwing lit fuel at girlfriend, catching her on fire. James Buroff was initially charged with felony...

A Yorkshire terrier from Fort Wayne won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Dog Show.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It’s a First Alert Weather Day as snow continues to create hazardous conditions as you head out this morning.... and patches of black ice are possible later tonight. First Alert Meteorologist Liz Braden is live with updates on what you can expect.

(WXIN/WTTV) — In 2025, Special Olympics Indiana (SOIN) raised more than $1 million and hopes to surpass that amount in 2026. The Polar Plunge is SOIN’s signature fundraiser and has generated more than $12.4 million over its 27-year history. According to SOIN, it challenges people to take an “icy dip” to demonstrate a...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) A large Fort Wayne apartment complex near several local college campuses has sold in what is being described as the biggest multifamily real estate deal of its kind in Indiana. Morgan Properties has purchased Canterbury Green, a nearly 2,000-unit apartment community located off St. Joe Road....

PORTLAND – Adams County swimmers found pockets of success despite the continued domination of the local swim sectional by the Delta Eagles, with six individuals from all three schools reaching Saturday’s A Finals in various events. Baylee Smith of Adams Central had one of the best nights for...

A new parks superintendent is expected to be named for the City of Decatur in the next few days and with it will come some minor restructuring within the street/sanitation department. Mayor Dan Rickord said at Tuesday night’s city council meeting that the selection process for the parks job was...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating Black History Month. According to staff, the library’s February programming will focus on Black history, culture, community, and creativity. The ACPL’s 2026 Black History Month programming for this February is as follows:. Free Black...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Allen County, Indiana – A property damage crash closed the left lane of northbound Interstate 69 at U.S. 30, slowing traffic Friday. According to the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post, troopers were...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Officer Jeff Burton joined the Fort Wayne Police Department in 1987 and retired this month after 38 years of service, marking the end of a family legacy that spans more than a century. Burton served his entire career without taking a single sick day, a...