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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...

Dennis Orda Thrasher was born March 10, 1885, in Indiana, the son of James N. Thrasher, born March 16, 1853, in Ohio, and Elmira “Myra” Clarica (Thompson) Thrasher, born 1858 in Indiana. This couple was married December 31, 1877, in Indiana. After their marriage, the couple moved to...

On Sunday, USW Locals 12775 and 13769 rallied across Indiana, including Fort Wayne, La Porte, and Crown Point, with signs reading "Fair Contract Now."

A Flood Warning is in effect for Wells County and Adams County until March 30 at 11:00 PM EDT, issued by the National Weather Service Northern Indiana. Minor flooding is occurring along the Wabash River near Linn Grove, with a crest near 11.2 feet expected before waters fall below flood stage later this evening. Low...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says one man is dead after a single-vehicle crash near Garrett early Sunday morning. Authorities say the crash happened in the 6000 block of County Road 327 just before 3 a.m. Sunday. According to the sheriff’s office, a car...