Allen County’s drug court receives money to bolster stability for clients
Programs like Allen Superior Court's drug court have a growing track record of success. And yet, funding is becoming harder to come by, while participants find themselves caught by the rising cost of living. As Allen County’s drug court program hosted its 59th graduation ceremony at the beginning of December,...
Greater Fort Wayne re-releases details study looking at potential benefits of a casino in...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) On Tuesday, the same day the Allen County Council hosts a meeting to get public sentiment about the possibility of a casino being located in Allen County, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. has re-released a study it commissioned regarding the economic impact a casino might have in the community.
Teen accepts plea deal, avoids 85-year sentence in Wells Street shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A Fort Wayne teen who was facing up to 85 years in prison in connection with the killing of a man inside a Wells Street home this past summer will instead serve only six years if a judge accepts a plea agreement he made with prosecutors Tuesday.
Charley Creek Inn joins Honeywell family
The Honeywell and Charley Creek foundations officially completed their merger, formalizing a longstanding partnership and setting the stage for expanded cultural and hospitality offerings in the Wabash area. As part of the merger, the historic Charley Creek Inn — including its hotel, dining, and retail operations —...
Mexican buffet opens at Gateway
Nestling in near Pro Bowl West in Gateway Plaza, Paco’s Buffet, 1531 Goshen Ave., wrapped up their soft opening this month. Although it’s a new spot advertising “All You Can Eat Tacos,” the lineup is already broad: taco meats, chorizo, pastor, steak, menudo, fideo, charro beans, and rotating soups. Breakfast items,...
What Has Been Your Experience with Alfalfa Weevil?
COLUMBIA CITY – If you are involved with alfalfa production, you may recall some springtime discussions and news articles in 2025 about alfalfa weevil and the potential issue for insecticide resistance. Specifically, Purdue field crops pest management specialist Christian Krupke said there were anecdotal reports that...
Fort Wayne, IN: 1–3″ Snow Wednesday, Subzero Cold Builds Late Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Wayne, Indiana — Snow is expected to move into the Fort Wayne area early Wednesday, followed by several days of dangerously cold temperatures late this week into the weekend. According to the U.S....
Prosecutor Charges Albion Man With Attempted Murder After Police Struggle
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office has filed attempted murder and ten additional charges against 34-year-old Dustin Pate of Albion, Indiana, following a Jan. 19 incident that began as an attempted home invasion call and ended with a vehicle crash, foot chase, and the discharge of a police officer’s firearm.
Coroner’s office identifies driver hit by train in Kendallville
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – A Kendallville man who died Saturday after being hit by a train was identified Monday. The Noble County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim was 33-year-old Brenden Fearrin. Fearrin was driving a vehicle that was hit by the train at the North Main Street crossing...
Red Bull truck crashes into Fort Wayne apartment complex
On Tuesday, a Red Bull box truck hauling the infamous energy drinks crashed into an apartment complex at Stone Pointe Apartments off of Coldwater Road.

















