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Earlier this week, officers responded to a mental health crisis on Fort Wayne's southeast side.
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Who & What: October 16, 2026
Saturday's No Kings event in Fort Wayne is designed to get out the vote, ahead of the midterms. A new survey shows a record number of Hoosiers plan to vote this November. A lawsuit aims to push the Indiana Election Commission to meet and consider campaign contribution questions.
Who & What: October 15, 2026
Lawmakers clash over childcare funding. Voters in Northeast Indiana weigh in on inland casino gambling. Gov. Braun says he'll consider new information pertaining to the case of a man on death row.
Who & What: October 14, 2026
Indiana Farm Bureau wants lawmakers to increase agricultural funding and make property-tax changes. Two ordinances designed to slow the pace of data center development in Fort Wayne failed at City Council Tuesday night. Nearly 60,000 Hoosiers have applied for assistance since August’s severe storms.
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The council also failed to pass an ordinance that would have created a commission to evaluate the environmental and community impact of hyperscale developments. -
East meets west this year on Fort Wayne’s Fright Night as brave souls gather at Promenade Park and take to the streets for Night of the Yokai with A Sunset Spirit Parade. -
Police officials said the man picked up a knife while officers were on the scene. After he refused to drop it, he was shot. He remains in life-threatening condition. -
About 125 Indiana National Guard members from Plymouth will deploy to southern Texas for a nearly yearlong immigration enforcement boost, relieving another mobilization from Monticello. They had a departure ceremony on Saturday. -
All NewsAllen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger accepted the resignation of Cpl. Ben Fries per Allen County Sheriff's Department announcment. -
The plan would extend new high-voltage transmission lines from Wells County to the Michigan state line. Residents can continue to submit comments until Nov. 13.
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The lawsuit urges the commission to meet and investigate campaign complaints. -
As Indiana faces ongoing child care challenges, lawmakers are debating whether reducing regulations or increasing funding is the answer. -
Lawmakers exchanged barbs Wednesday over the question of whether tax abatements for large businesses and data centers are effective. The findings were part of a report from the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis.
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With the Fort Wayne Phil currently looking for a new music director, Saturday night's concern was conducted by the South Bend Symphony's Alastair Willis. -
This spring and summer, WBOI is showcasing five local artists from Northeast Indiana in a series of interviews and during Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and here on WBOI.org. Arthur Black, WBOI’s Amplify All for September. -
Fort Wayne duo Funayūrei, vocalist Mandy Kawa and multi‑instrumentalist Rob Parker, brought their cinematic, synth‑driven sound to Live and Local at The Landing, giving a performance that blended nostalgia, vulnerability, and dance‑floor energy.
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