Decatur prohibits commercial use of records
You can look at all the City of Decatur records you would like, even have copies made, but you can no longer use those records for commercial purposes. As many other communities have done, city council recently approved an ordinance that prohibits the commercial use of public records stored in the city’s electronic...
Multiple crashes cause traffic delays across 21Country amid slick road conditions
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reports multiple closures amid slick road conditions that may cause traffic delays. According to INDOT Trafficwise, a jackknifed semi has closed the northbound exit between US 224 and I-469. INDOT also says both directions of US 24 are closed...
City hiring full-time parks maintenance staff
The City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department is hiring a full-time Facility & Grounds Maintenance Staff Member. The position involves maintaining park buildings, equipment, and grounds, as well as supporting recreational programs throughout the year.
Police responded to dozens of crashes as the result of snowy road conditions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A crash caused a mess on I-69 in southern Allen County Tuesday morning. An alert sent at 6 a.m. indicated that the exit ramp from I-69 northbound to I-459 east is closed. The ramp has since been re-opened. That was just one of dozens of crashes reported in the area as […]
Multi-vehicle crash closes Lindenwood Ave at underpass
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is responding to a multi-vehicle crash that is impacting traffic on Lindenwood Avenue Tuesday morning. According to FWPD PIO Johnathan Cutler, the department is responding to three crashes involving five vehicles at Illinois Road and Lindenwood Avenue....
Traffic alert! Repaving, bridge construction to begin on S.R. 930 in Fort Wayne
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a road resurfacing and bridge construction project in Fort Wayne. Starting on or after March 16, crews will be working on State Road 930/Coliseum Boulevard between I-69 and East Washington Boulevard. INDOT released the...
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne offers full-ride scholarships to 2026 seniors
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne & Kosciusko County is offering three full-ride scholarships to high school seniors graduating this year. The Mark M. Suedhoff Endowed Scholarship- Chancellor's Merit Award covers tuition, books and fees for students seeking their first associate degree....
Former Columbia City Man Receives Seven Years In Prison For Drug Possession
WARSAW – A former Columbia City man will serve seven years at the Indiana Department of Correction for drug possession. James Alan Adkins, 39, 5612 N. 250W, Columbia City, pled guilty to possession of 10 to 28 grams of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; resisting law enforcement with the use of a vehicle, a level 6...
Science Central holds ‘Groundwater Day’ celebration
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - National Groundwater Awareness Week was March 8-14, 2026. Science Central marked an end to the observation with a ‘Groundwater Day’ celebration. The organization says the celebration ‘[dove] into the wonders of water’. It included an erosion table, special demonstrations, hands-on...
New Command Chief for Indiana Air National Guard 122nd Fighter Wing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The 122nd Fighter Wing of the Indiana Air National Guard has a new senior enlisted leader. Chief Master Sgt. Joseph A. Lewis formally assumed the role of command chief during an assumption of responsibility ceremony March 14 at Baer Field Air National Guard Base in Fort Wayne.

















