Mental health crisis leads to SWAT standoff at Fort Wayne home
Officers who initially arrived at the home off Lower Huntington Road could not convince the individual to come outside.
Grocery Store Coming To Downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE — Plans for a long-awaited downtown grocery store were announced during the 2026 State of the City address in Fort Wayne, with city leaders and developers outlining a project aimed at expanding food access for residents in the urban core. Mayor Sharon Tucker said Fort Wayne-based Surack...
Fort Wayne, IN Police Issue School Zone Safety Reminder to Drivers Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Wayne, Indiana – Fort Wayne police are reminding drivers to follow school zone laws to protect children and crossing guards. According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers issued a public...
Police: Missing Harbor Beach woman’s body was found in Indiana
HARBOR BEACH, Mich. (WJRT) - The body of a missing Harbor Beach woman found dead over the weekend was located four hours away from where she was last seen alive. Authorities confirmed Monday that the body of 36-year-old Shana Umbreit was located in DeKalb County, Ind., near the city of Auburn. A passerby discovered...
Motorcycle crash on US 30 prompts lane closure on Fort Wayne’s west side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says westbound US 30 is down to one lane following a motorcycle crash in Fort Wayne Monday morning. The crash happened around 10:45 a.m. near the US 30 and Flaugh Road intersection. According to responders, the motorcyclist, an adult female,...
Woman’s body found in DeKalb County, details limited
The deceased woman was found late Friday morning just off County Road 17 near County Road 20 according to DeKalb County Sheriff Brady N. Thomas.
Huntington North grad Noah Reed rising among top play-by-play broadcasters
Huntington native Noah Reed currently calls college sports for FOX and NBC Sports.
Indiana Vintage Market returns to Fort Wayne
There, shoppers can find an array of vintage items from over 45 vendors from all over the state.
Carroll girls swimming brings home four state titles
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) – It was an impressive performance for the Carroll girls swim team on Saturday at the IU Natatorium with the Chargers bringing home four state titles on the way to coming in tied for second as a team. Carroll tallied 227 points as a team to tie with Fishers for second behind […]
WATCH LIVE: Record breaking temps possible this week. Parts of US battered by storms
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Here in Fort Wayne and 21Country, we’ll be enjoying spring-like temperatures for much of the work week, but that will come with rain, too. Other parts of the United States are dealing with severe storms, and in the west, several feet of snow is possible in the mountains.

















