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SEI Trio Named to Preseason All-State Teams
INDIANAPOLIS – Three high school football stars from southeastern Indiana received recognition from Indiana Preps over the weekend. Lawrenceburg senior Noah Knigga and Milan senior Dylan Offill were named to the 2024 Small School Top 22 All-State Team, while South Dearborn junior Brady Ballart landed on the Underclassmen Top 22 All-State Team.
Local News Headlines: July 23, 2024
The Indiana Department of Health announced that the West Nile virus was reported for the first time in the state, this year. A Lake County Resident acquired the disease that is transmitted from Mosquittos. Most who test positive for West Nile develop zero or mild flu-like symptoms, however some do go on to experience a more serious form of the virus affecting the nervous system that in some extreme cases has led to death.
Indiana Attorney General candidates present platforms before November election
INDIANAPOLIS — The candidates are set for Indiana’s attorney general race this November. During their respective party conventions, Republicans selected Todd Rokita, the incumbent attorney general, to represent the Republican Party in November, while Destiny Wells, an attorney and combat veteran, was chosen by Democrats as their candidate. Take a look below at the platforms […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
FWPD: Man wanted for child molesting arrested in Avilla
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 47-year-old man was arrested Monday morning on five felony charges related to two children being sexually abused, the Fort Wayne Police announced. Angel Maldonado-Viscaino was named by two children as their abuser after their family brought them to the FWPD Victims Assistance office to report the abuse. He was arrested Avilla with help from Noble County Sheriff’s Department deputies.
Rotarians roll up their sleeves for Whitley County 4-H
(The Hoot News photos provided) Members of the Columbia City Rotary Club rolled up their sleeves and provided significant volunteer service in support of the Whitley County 4-H last week. The Rotarians served and cleaned up dinner in the 4-H Center. Above, from left, are Rotarians Eric Horvath of Eel...
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
Woman in custody for physical abuse allegations against a 6-year-old
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne police arrested a woman for physical abuse allegations against a 6-year-old. Ayobami Ufot, 33, was taken into custody on July 16 where she faces one felony charge. The Indiana Department of Child Services alerted Fort Wayne police to a suspected child abuse...
FWCS to implement phone pouches during school hours
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (NETWORK INDIANA) — Schools in Fort Wayne will be expanding their use of new tech that limits student’s access to their phones during classroom instruction. Fort Wayne Community Schools took part in a pilot program to experiment with “Yondr pouches”, which are designed to allow...
Grace and Goods Christian Boutique
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Visit Fort Wayne’s Christian-based women’s clothing boutique, Grace and Goods mixes faith with fashion while striving to be affordable for women and providing tasteful, modest clothing options. Grace and Goods Christian Boutique is located at 1010 W Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne IN, or...
Voices of Unity Youth Choir named World Champions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Voices of Unity Youth Choir has brought the title of World Champions back to Fort Wayne. The group competed in Auckland, New Zealand at the 2024 World Choir Games where they earned the gold medal in the Gospel category. Having scored a 92.5 out...
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