Wawasee High School Art Students Receive Honorable Mention
SYRACUSE — Lora Gonzalez and Madilynn Wilkerson, both juniors at Wawasee High School, have received honorable mentions in the 2026 Scholastic Art Award of Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. This year 2,270 artworks were entered and 649 received an honorable mention, silver key or gold key in recognition for...
Phase 2 Of “A Lot To Love” Now Accepting Developer Applications
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The second phase of Fort Wayne’s “A Lot to Love” program is now accepting applications from interested developers. The project looks to revitalize neighborhoods by transforming vacant lots into homes, addressing the need for affordable housing in the city. 29 project...
The ‘largest show choir competition in the country’ returns to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The ‘largest show choir competition in the country’ returns to Fort Wayne. Nearly 2,000 students head to Homestead High School over the weekend, as over 40 groups perform in the school’s state-of-the-art gymnasium and auditorium. The school will also host a separate...
First Alert Forecast: Few morning showers, sunny and warmer later today!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Light rain showers continue south of Fort Wayne this Sunday morning, potentially making for a wet start if you’re heading out to church or other Sunday plans. By this afternoon, rain will clear out and sunny skies will take over. Temperatures will climb into the low 50s.
Put your chili to the test at the Deer Park Irish Pub Chili For...
The Chili For Charity Cook-Off returns Sunday, February 15.
“Choral hug”: Fort Wayne concert to inspire reflection
The "Music for Reflection" concert is on Monday, Feb. 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and features talented voices, and one of downtown Fort Wayne's most treasured instruments.
Trotter Grabs Career-High 16 Rebounds in loss to Raiders
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland fell to Wright State 62-44 at the OU Credit Union O'rena. Despite forcing 11 turnovers and securing 39 rebounds, 16 alone by freshman Karinna Trotter. Oakland struggled offensively, managing only 44 points on 29.6% shooting. Oakland started the first quarter with early energy as Filippa...
Indiana–Ohio Weather Alert Today: 60% Showers and 66° Midweek Warm-Up in Fort Wayne
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indiana skies are gray but quiet this morning, and Fort Wayne sits under a calm 36-degree start. The air feels damp, but roads along I-69 and U.S. 30 remain dry as clouds begin to thin. Change is already...
Residents Petition Against Proposed Gas Station
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A petition has been started as Fort Wayne residents have formed strong opinions regarding the building of a new gas station. QuikTrip is looking to build a gas station northeast of I-69 and Coldwater Road. Neighbors say there is too much traffic on Coldwater, and they are concerned that a...
Historic Fort Wayne Building To Be Turned Into Apartments
A historic building in Fort Wayne that once housed nurses is getting a new life as apartments. The former St. Joseph Nurses Home on Van Buren Street, across from Lutheran Downtown Hospital, sat vacant for decades before developers stepped in. Patrick Brown and Thomas Sternfeldt bought the property in 2020,...
