Allen County magistrate to retire after 40 years in position
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After 40 years of service, an Allen County magistrate is planning to retire this year. Allen Superior Court Probate Magistrate Phillip Houk’s retirement will be effective Aug. 1, 2026. He served as a law clerk, referee, and probate commissioner in the Allen County court system until his...
Vera Bradley outlet sale canceled for 2026 to make way for ‘reimagined experience’
Thursday morning, the company posted a press release announcing leadership changes and financial results from the past quarter.
This Easy Indiana Trail Offers an Up-Close Encounter With a Living Herd of American...
There is something genuinely surprising about standing along a simple gravel path in northeast Indiana and finding yourself face to face with a living herd of American bison. That is exactly what Trail 1 at Ouabache State Park delivers, and it caught me completely off guard the first time I visited.
Police find threats to Fort Wayne schools not credible
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating after two area schools received threats on Wednesday night. According to police, threatening phone calls were made to Bishop Luers High School & Smith Academy for Excellence sometime on Wednesday night. These threats come after FWPD...
9 men charged in connection with Fort Wayne man’s death at Miami Correctional Facility
MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Nine men are facing charges in connection with a Fort Wayne man’s death at Miami Correctional Facility. Trinidad J. Ramirez, 36, died at the prison on Nov. 26. He was serving a 150-year sentence for murder, felony murder, and a firearm sentencing enhancement in an April 2020 triple homicide.
Driver and child escape injury after SUV veers off I-69 and onto bridge over...
The driver was heading north on I-69 approaching the US 6 overpass near Waterloo when he fell asleep according to a press release from the Waterloo Marshals Department.
Is DIY Drain Cleaning Enough? When Avilla, IN Homeowners Need a Professional
DIY vs. Professional Drain Cleaning with Galaxy Plumbers: What Homeowners Should Know. Avilla, United States - February 13, 2026 / Galaxy Plumbing /. For homeowners with slow drains or recurring clogs, it’s tempting to grab a plunger or store-bought cleaner. While these fixes may seem convenient, they’re often not...
Panera introduces first energy drinks since Charged Lemonade lawsuits
The company pulled its Charged Lemonade line two years ago.
Indiana March Weather Alert: Windy Conditions, Weekend Rain Could Flip to Snow in Fort...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indiana – Crisp air sits over Fort Wayne this morning as sunlight hits quiet streets and frozen lawns. That calm start will shift quickly. Strong winds, rain, and a late-weekend snow change are building...
Fort Wayne gets $2M to replace aging lead pipes, enhance safety
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The city is getting federal money to replace aging lead pipes and buy new crime-solving technology. The Fort Wayne Police Department will receive $500,000 to buy a rapid DNA analysis machine and related supplies. The advanced technology will help police investigate and solve violent crimes...

















