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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Three surveys released by the Community Development Division seek to better understand shopping habits in three key areas of the city. -
Arthur Mapes was a self-taught writer who wrote poems in his free time from his factory job, going on to write the poem 'Indiana' and serve as poet laureate for the state. -
The presentation came following two weeks of friction after two councilmen questioned the city's plan for addressing homelessness downtown. -
The plan being proposed is a joint effort between public entities and community organizations to improve the water quality and ecosystem of the watershed. -
The bill, signed into law by Governor Mike Braun earlier this year, cut residential and business property taxes, while giving counties additional room to generate income tax revenue. -
The museum's annual summer scavanger hunt encourages kids and adults alike to engage with the history that shaped the county. -
WBOI's Ella Abbott went to Wabash to cover one story, and found another in local history. Here is her video on the story of Modoc. -
The plan comes at the problem from three angles, stemming from conversations city leaders have been having about the uptick in youth violence. -
Researchers will present their findings to the public, including water quality problems and recommended actions for improvement. -
The plan, which still needs approval from the Fort Wayne City Council, looks to focus on neighborhood improvements.
