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City officials to hold public info meeting on Pufferbelly Trail expansion
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The public is invited to attend an open house next week to learn more about the Pufferbelly Trail expansion. Fort Wayne city officials will share the concept for the Vann Family Crossing pedestrian bridge that is set to be constructed over Coliseum Boulevard/State Road 930. Construction is set to begin in 2026 if additional funding is secured.
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Town of Monroe passes three ordinances, closes coop on roosters
At their July meeting, the town of Monroe passed three new ordinances that affect any resident within the town’s limits. These new regulations, presented by Town Attorney Clayton Lengrich and all passed in a 3-0 vote, included the following:. Ord. 2024-9: ordinance to rescind Ord. 2024-2 in establishing standards...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Southern Indiana Brings Wind and Hail Warnings Until 4PM
Louisville, KY – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Southern Indiana, effective from Tuesday morning until 4:00 PM CDT. The NWS Storm Prediction Center warns of scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and isolated large hail events up to 1.5 inches in diameter. A bowing cluster of thunderstorms moving east-southeastward poses a significant threat throughout the day.
It's a subtle change, but one you'll probably notice when voting in Indiana this November
EVANSVILLE — The Vanderburgh County Democratic chair hadn't heard about a change in the way campaigners may approach voters on election day, which may speak to how quietly the change was made. But voters may notice that candidates and workers making one last appeal to them before they cast their ballots on Nov....
German American to merge with Ohio-based Heartland Bank in $330M deal
JASPER – German American Bancorp Inc. and Heartland BancCorp announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Heartland into German American in a deal valued at $330 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Heartland’s subsidiary bank, Heartland Bank, will be merged into German American’s subsidiary...
ACSD, ISP conduct investigation near Huntertown late Tuesday night after reports of shots fired
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Sheriff’s Department confirmed with 21Alive that a police investigation occurred after reports of shots fired at a home near Huntertown late last night. A heavy police presence could be seen at a home on Fogel Road around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night....
Waiver changes bring frustrating summer to Indiana families
Summer is supposed to be a time of enjoyment, relaxation and fun. But this year is different for thousands of families across the state who depend on Medicaid waivers for critical home and community-based services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including complex medical needs. On July 1, the Family and […]
One man dead following overnight I-69 semi crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) say they responded to a fatal crash along I-69 overnight. Police say the crash happened just after midnight Wednesday in the southbound lanes of I-69 near the 310-mile marker between the Goshen and Lima Roads exit. According...
City officials break ground on Waynedale main replacement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - City officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday to celebrate the replacement of a water main replacement in Waynedale. Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, neighborhood leaders, residents of Waynedale, and City Utilities’ team members gathered in Lakewood Park to highlight the upgrade. The nearly $1 million project will provide more than a mile of a new water main along the Waynedale business corridor and into surrounding neighborhoods.
Class 3A move is not slowing Bishop Luers down
After winning their 12th state championship at the 2A level, Bishop Luers has been reclassified to 3A competition for the upcoming football season. Luers has never won a state championship in 3A competition, but the Knights are not shying away from the challenge, and expect to keep last season's momentum rolling.
Multi-use $180 million development planned off N. Clinton
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new multi-use development is being planned in Fort Wayne. The new project is called the Villages of Arneo, the City announced Monday. It will have 80-thousand square feet of commercial and real estate space, along with apartments and townhomes. The $180 million project...
Northern lights were visible in Ohio. Did you see them?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The northern lights were visible for parts of central Ohio early Wednesday morning. The Space Weather Prediction Center expected a solar storm Tuesday evening that could result in a K5 to K7 level Aurora. These weren't be as bright or as widely visible as what we saw a few months ago but the lights were visible as far south as northern Ohio.
Calling all Cuties for the Antwerp Chamber Cutie Pie Contest!
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring the Cutie Pie Contest at Day in the Park on August 10th. Do you have a cutie pie in your house? Is your phone loaded with pictures of your cutie pie? Do you take every opportunity to show off pictures of your cutie pie? Enter your cutie TODAY! Entries will be displayed in the window at Petals & Vines on North Main Street prior to Day in the Park so get those entries in now! This contest will feature newborns through 4 years old. Admirers of the cutie pies will have the chance to “vote” for their favorite at Day in the Park. The cutie pie with the most monetary donations at the end of the day will be named the winner. So, bring your change jar or your big bills to make sure your cutie wins. Prize for the Cutie winner will be tickets to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.
Indianapolis could have dangerous heat index at 102 this week. See the forecast
Thunderstorms — some possibly severe with damaging winds — will sweep across Central Indiana early this week followed by the potential for dangerous heat, according to local meteorologists with the National Weather Service, who advise Hoosiers to pay careful attention to the weather. By Thursday, forecasters say rainy conditions will give way to peak...
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