WOWO EXCLUSIVE: Commissioner Turpin discusses Casino Relocation with Kayla
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A revised version of the controversial casino relocation measure, House Bill 1038, is advancing through the Indiana General Assembly with one more reading expected before a Senate vote, possibly as soon as Wednesday. The proposal has undergone significant changes in recent days, including 10...
Northern Indiana Weather Alert: Rain/Snow Chance Extended March 1-5 in South Bend, Fort Wayne
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Bend, Ind. – A colder-than-normal start to March could bring multiple rounds of rain and wet snow to northern Indiana beginning Sunday, March 1, with travel impacts possible through Thursday, March 5....
Two charges dismissed against Fort Wayne man ahead of murder trial in deadly 2017...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Two charges have been dismissed against a Fort Wayne man ahead of his murder trial in a deadly 2017 shooting. Carlos Ellis, 27, was one of two men charged in the death of 36-year-old Nicholas Hennan, who was found dead in a car that crashed into a tree on Aug. 3, 2017, according to court...
Casino bill advances to third reading, vote looms Tuesday
The State Senate ordered HB 1038 to engrossment on Monday, after adding a new amendment that would allow a casino to be placed, but not necessarily relocated, in northeast Indiana.
Just Wingin’ It! New restaurant set to open in former Wendy’s building
Wingin' It is set to open later this year at the corner of Broadway and Oakdale near the Bluffton Road bridge over the St. Marys River.
Study: Fasting Before Bed Could Protect Your Heart
CHICAGO, IL (WOWO) — Abstaining from food for at least three hours before bedtime could improve heart health, according to a study from Northwestern University. Researchers found that middle-aged and older adults who extended their overnight fast by two hours experienced lower blood pressure and more natural...
5 Best Burger Spots in Fort Wayne that Locals Rave About
Fort Wayne has a sneaky‑good burger scene: old‑school taverns, craft‑beer joints, and chef‑driven spots that all treat burgers like serious business. Ask locals where to go and these names pop up fast. 1. Bravas. Bravas started as a food truck and grew into one of Fort...
1 of 3 teenagers sentenced for role in robbery at Fort Wayne apartment
Okyar Woe eventually pleaded guilty to armed robbery.
Fort Wayne man takes plea deal in child molesting case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 22-year-old Fort Wayne man accused of child molesting has taken a plea deal. BACKGROUND: Warrant issued for 21-year-old Fort Wayne man charged with child molesting. Randy Currie, accused of molesting a preteen girl, was charged in 2024. Court records show the alleged abuse happened...
FWFD investigating two fires on city’s northeast side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) recently responded to two fires on the city’s northside. According to the department, firefighters were first dispatched to an automotive repair shop in the 6400 block of St. Joe Center Road around 8:45 p.m. Saturday. When firefighters arrived...

















