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A pedestrian was killed on US 24 in Whitley County Monday night, after being struck by three vehicles.

Five years after a study from the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne revealed a majority of women in Allen County had experienced some kind of crime in their lifetime, new data shows the situation there has worsened in the area of violent crimes. A 2025 Women’s Fund study...

Should Fort Wayne wait to build a homeless shelter until the state decides whether or not a casino could come to Allen County?

ALBION – A Columbia City man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to escape from a police vehicle. Riley D. Benson, 32, 286 N. Columbia Parkway, Columbia City, is charged with escape, a level 5 felony; and two counts of intimidation, both level 6 felonies. On Dec. 13, deputies...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 27-year-old Fort Wayne woman is facing felony child neglect charges after she allegedly slapped a 7-month-old child in the face, causing a brain bleed. BACKGROUND: Woman arrested in connection with ‘infant with serious injuries,’ FWPD says | Story continues below previous coverage.

Before the vacancy is filled, a Christmas Eve special session has been called to discuss the contract.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WFFT) — The Whitley County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers pretending to be officers from the department. These scammers are asking people to post bond money or pay for an ankle bracelet for an inmate. Authorities urge residents not to...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Fire/EMS has won the 31st annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive. From December 15-20, donors were able to schedule an appointment at the American Red Cross' Blood Donation Center or the Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center. After making their donation,...

COLUMBIA CITY – A Warsaw man has been arrested for possession of cocaine, marijuana, and paraphernalia. Jack Allen Bocook, 41, 2580 Belmont Drive, Warsaw, is charged with possession of cocaine, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, a class B...

PAULDING, Ohio (WFFT) — Paulding Putnam has been busy in 2025, supporting families, veterans, and local organizations with several donation drives aimed at meeting practical needs and strengthening the community. From September through early December, the cooperative organized a Shoe Drive, collecting over 260 pairs...