Man takes plea deal in police chase, crash that killed 93-year-old Fort Wayne woman
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 24-year-old man is taking a plea deal in a June police chase turned crash that took the life of a 93-year-old Fort Wayne woman. BACKGROUND: Police chase ends in life-threatening crash on Fort Wayne’s northeast side | Story continues below previous coverage. Tyler...
19-year-old arrested after man arrives at Fort Wayne hospital with gunshot wound
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a man suffering a gunshot wound arrived at Parkview Hospital Randallia on Tuesday afternoon. Fort Wayne Police Department homicide detectives responded to the incident and began a criminal investigation. During the investigation, Kyzier Powell was...
Shooting victim shows up at hospital emergency room, Fort Wayne police investigating
An apparent shooting victim showed up to a Fort Wayne hospital Tuesday morning and now police are investigating.
Berne Man Arrested On Multiple Felony Child Molestation Charges Following Months-Long Investigation
BERNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A man was taken into custody Tuesday morning in Berne, Indiana after a months-long investigation into alleged sexual abuse involving children. Detectives with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Berne Police Department, served a felony arrest warrant on David E. Wickey, 73, at a...
Local Students Take Center Stage To Support Area Schools
Believe In A Dream, a nonprofit that helps young people grow through hands-on programs in entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, and the arts, recently announced their 2026 String Dreams Concert. This inspiring community showcase, scheduled for May 17th at Wayne High School, serves as a powerful engine for local...
Palmer-Donavin opens Indiana distribution hub
Palmer-Donavin has opened its new distribution facility in Bluffton, Indiana, replacing the company’s previous location in Delphos, Ohio. The Bluffton distribution center spans 200,000 square feet with 35-foot ceilings, allowing the company to maximize vertical storage and improve material flow and efficiency. The...
Indiana-Michigan-Ohio Weather Alert: Indianapolis Spring Break Travel Looks Dry With Mild Temps March 24–30
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Ind. – A stretch of calm, seasonable weather is expected across Indiana, southern Michigan, and Ohio during the spring break travel window, offering a break from winter hazards and keeping...
Severe Weather Preparedness: Flash Floods
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO)- Fort Wayne has three rivers surrounding the city and a lot of us who grew up here are so used to getting flash flood warnings on our phones that we occasionally dismiss them as just another day. Dismissing these warnings can be extremely dangerous. Flash flooding...
Fort Wayne wins three planning awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association recently honored the work of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods with three awards. Neighborhood Planner Michael Terronez earned the Outstanding Young Planner for Indiana. This award recognizes an early-career professional in the...
Gerber sworn in; Newman starts Monday
The appointment of Decatur’s new parks superintendent has been made official while the latest addition to the city police department soon will be joining the force. Cara Gerber’s certificate appointment was accepted by the city’s board of works and safety at its latest meeting. Gerber, who had...

















