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Leo’s Hinen a familiar face in an all new place
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As a do-it-all guard for Columbia City, Derek Hinen was a standout player on the Highlight Zone before graduating high school in 2013. After a college career that included stops at both Huntington University and Saint Francis, the northeast Indiana native will now find himself a Highlight Zone regular once […]
City Takes Step To Acquire Current Warsaw Chemical Site For Future Innovation Center
A resolution OK’d Monday by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approves the authorization for the commission to acquire the Warsaw Chemical property on Argonne Road for an amount not to exceed $6.5 million. It also approves the form of agreement for the real estate purchase. “So you’re just approving the...
Alzheimer’s And Dementia Services Of Northern Indiana Support Group Meeting Wednesday In Warsaw
WARSAW — The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana caregivers’ support group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA. The group will meet in the upstairs Program Room 3. A special speaker from IU Medical School will be there the last half hour to talk to attendees about a study for caregivers.
One Extricated, Flown After SR 15 Wreck South Of Warsaw
WARSAW — One person was extricated and flown after a wreck south of Warsaw on Monday afternoon, July 1. The wreck between a truck and Toyota Prius happened after 2 p.m. at SR 15 and CR 300S. No other information is known at this time. Responding to the scene...
Therapy dog joins Warsaw city hall, offers emotional support
WARSAW — Warsaw is now one of three Indiana cities with a therapy dog that’s become a regular face in city hall. The opportunity arose after Whitney Olson, who works in the mayor’s office as an administrative assistant and happens to train dogs in her off time, transferred ownership of her 7-year-old black lab to Staci Young, assistant to the mayor last year.
Community members express concern over proposed 'Project Zodiac'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new Google data center is coming to Fort Wayne, and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management held a public meeting Monday night to answer questions regarding the plans, known as “Project Zodiac.”. BACKGROUND: City Council approves 50% tax break for unnamed ‘Project Zodiac’...
July 2, 2024 | High-profile investigation underway • New Olympic-sized swimming pool + aquatic facility • 'Real recycling' + a deal with Dirt Wain!
June 25, 2024 | Officer-involved fatal shooting sparks protest • A new home for the Phil • Long-awaited plans for North River. June 18, 2024 | New plans to capture landfill gas • What's happening to street trees? • Cool off with ice cream in a train car.
Animal Care and Control holding $4 cat adoptions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – If you’ve been thinking of adding a new feline friend to your family Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control has an event for you. This week, they are holding a sale on adoptions. Now through July 6 (Saturday), the adoption fee will lowered quite a bit to just $4 in honor of the July Fourth holiday.
First Alert Forecast: Uncomfortable humidity returns tomorrow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It’s another cool start to the day with morning lows down in the 50s, but we’ll make it back into the lower 80s this afternoon!. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny for Tuesday with dry conditions. You may notice a bit for mugginess returning later this evening, that will continue to build for Wednesday.
PathWays for Aging launches for 123,000 eligible senior Hoosiers
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on Monday announced its PathWays for Aging program launched for more than 123,000 eligible Hoosiers aged 60 and over. “This is an exciting day for Indiana as we go live with this transformative program,” Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz said. “We thank our partners across the state […] The post PathWays for Aging launches for 123,000 eligible senior Hoosiers appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Will it rain July 4 in Indiana? NWS says storms are possible, but it's not all bad news
Rain could put a damper on Fourth of July fireworks Thursday night as thunderstorms creep over Central Indiana this week, but local meteorologists say it's not all bad news. Beginning Wednesday, a cold front will drape itself across the Hoosier state, according to the National Weather Service in Central Indiana, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to large swaths of the Midwest. Skies Thursday, July 4 will be mostly cloudy around Indianapolis with more rain on the horizon.
Indiana: Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-65 Early Tuesday
Lafayette, IN – I-65 is currently shut down in both directions at the 156-mile marker following a semi-truck fire early Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions. According to the Indiana State Police-Lafayette District, the fire occurred just after 2 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Authorities have diverted...
How the environment impacts fair housing in Indy
A new annual report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana looks at how historically discriminatory housing practices have combined with climate change to create a losing scenario for some Hoosiers. Zoom in: The report found that just 20 of Indiana's 54 Superfund sites have been cleaned and returned...
Indiana man pulled over in Missouri in out-of-this-world ride
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. — An Indiana man was stopped by police in Missouri over the weekend while driving his vehicle that is totally "out of this world." Steve Anderson was pulled over on Interstate 44 in Crawford County, Missouri in his custom-built UFO. The deputy stopped Anderson to check out the unique vehicle and to talk to him about his out-of-state registration.
Full Interview of Homestead's own Jeff Butler attending the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Butler shares his thoughts on attending his third Paralympic games. Homestead grad Jeff Butler to compete in Wheelchair Ruby at Paris Paralympics. Homestead grad Jeff Butler is set to compete in his third Paralympic game this summer over in Paris.
Groovy's Fireworks prepares for annual 3rd of July party
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Groovy's Fireworks in Fort Wayne is hosting its annual 3rd of July party on Wednesday, promising food, fun and a fireworks show. About 1,500 people showed up for that show on Coliseum Boulevard last year, but it was canceled by the fire department at the last minute.
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