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The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is awarding three $500 scholarships to 2026 graduating seniors from Paulding County schools — including Antwerp, Paulding, Wayne Trace, Vantage Career Center, and homeschool students. The funds can be used for college, trade school, or career expenses.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A ramp closure is coming to I-469 in southern Allen County. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the off-ramp from eastbound I-469 to Bluffton Road will be closed starting on Monday, April 6. The department says the closure is for bridge construction over...

Police believe a medical event may have preceded a crash that forced the closure of a stretch of Lafayette Street south of downtown on Monday afternoon and sent a driver to the hospital.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The Fort Wayne Police Department announced it will increase patrols in the coming weeks as part of a statewide effort to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors. Beginning April 4 through April 13, officers will work overtime shifts focused on identifying drivers who are...

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA — A road rage encounter in Fort Wayne turned violent and ultimately led to gunfire that injured both a suspect and an uninvolved driver, before taking a significant legal turn as a court dismissed all charges against the shooter under Indiana’s Stand Your Ground law.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO)— A 55-year-old man is dead following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near Garrett, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Jose Vargas Jr. was traveling south on County Road 327 when, for reasons still under investigation, his vehicle left the roadway....

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 25-year-old Fort Wayne man is facing a rape charge in connection with a weekend sexual assault. Police responded to a 911 hang-up Sunday morning and spoke to a victim who said she was raped by Jose Cortez, according to court records obtained by 21Investigates.

A small black dog was found wandering in a yard on West King Street in Auburn. DeKalb Humane Society / Animal Services is seeking the owner. Anyone recognizing the dog can contact the shelter to help reunite it with its family.

Healthcare hiring is strong across Noble County right now, with great options for nurses, therapists, and techs. Here are a few solid roles worth checking out this week:. Work with Parkview Health at Home helping patients regain independence in their own homes. Monday–Friday schedule, strong benefits, and tuition...

FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Clothes For Joes, an all-volunteer nonprofit in Fort Wayne, has announced a $250,000 capital campaign to purchase and renovate a Veterans Service Center downtown. The facility is expected to expand capacity and provide centralized space for veteran programs and services across Allen County and...