Ella Abbott
Multimedia ReporterElla Abbott is a multimedia reporter for 89.1 WBOI. She is a strong believer in the ways audio storytelling can engage an audience and create a sensory experience.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ella graduated from Kent State University in 2020 with a bachelors degree in Journalism and a minor in Forensic Anthropology. Previously, she worked for WKSU in Kent, Ohio before moving to Fort Wayne to join the WBOI team.
Ella spends her free time paddleboarding on the Three Rivers and watching horror movies.
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The National Weather Service is predicting highs in the 90s throughout the week, putting animals at risk of heat exhaustion and stroke. -
The board is moving to the next step in plans to borrow nearly $90 million for construction of new Career Technical Education and transportation centers. -
The new president brings more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting. -
A Fort Wayne man convicted of a drug offense in 2005 received two mandatory life sentences. He's out of prison now, and advocating for expansion of clemency and sentence correction. -
The Virtual Academy is unique for its live online class sessions. -
After losing state funding, the library is working to keep the early literacy program going through private donations. -
As part of a state-wide tour, the chair of the Indiana Democrats visited Fort Wayne to chat with local elected officials and voters. -
The Oxford Clinic is situated in an old school building and offers primary care, prenatal and behavioral services with plans for dental and pharmacy. -
The paratransit system is being divided into two forms, Access and Access Plus+, with different fares. -
The system's strategic plan has a goal of 75% card holders in the county.
