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Information about certification deadlines for the Democratic nominee
INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office is providing information regarding certification deadlines for the Democratic nominees for president and vice president. For the General Election (November), September 10, 2024, at noon Indianapolis time, is the deadline for the Indiana State Party Chair of the Democratic Party to...
Former VP Mike Pence says Biden 'made the right decision' by withdrawing from 2024 race
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday said President Joe Biden “made the right decision for our country” following Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race this weekend. Pence, in a post on X, said he thanked Biden for “putting the interests of our Nation ahead of his own.” ...
Fort Wayne City Council looks at proposed TRAA task force
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Days after three members of Fort Wayne City Council petitioned for changes to TRAA and one of the entities that oversees it, City Council looked at a resolution Tuesday evening that aims to address one of the main concerns. The resolution, which was introduced...
Marion County becomes majority non-white
Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly...
Hoosiers react: Yogi Ferrell, head coach Adam Ross discuss Assembly Ball's win over Men of Mackey in TBT
Indiana basketball's alumni team, Assembly Ball, advanced to the Sweet 16 in The Basketball Tournament with a 68-55 win over Purdue's alumni team, Men of Mackey on Sunday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. After the game, former IU star and Assembly Ball guard Yogi Ferrell and head coach Adam...
Sendoff party held for ‘Miss Indiana USA’ ahead of ‘Miss USA’ competition
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - A grand sendoff was held Sunday night for Elkhart County’s very own 2024 Miss Indiana USA Stephanie Sullivan as she leaves for California next week. The party took place at Michael’s Italian Restaurant in Elkhart — a place that Sullivan and her family have frequented for a bite to eat for more than 15 years.
NACS timeline for Middle School, Admin building, and Carroll High School
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — At Monday night’s school board meeting, the Northwest Allen County Schools board offered updates on multiple construction projects involving Willow Creek Middle School, Carroll High School, and the NACS Administration Center. External construction is underway at NACS Administration Center. The center will offer...
Fort Wayne first responders help honor man killed in Trump rally shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - In Pennsylvania Friday, thousands of people paid respects to the passing procession for Corey Comperatore. Comperatore was a firefighter who was killed during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Among the people there to pay respects was Fort Wayne Police Sgt. Jon Cutler...
‘Amore’: Italian restaurant headed to downtown Fort Wayne, inside the Pearl
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Pearl is a $50 million development in the heart of Fort Wayne, and while you might look at its ascension into the Fort Wayne skyline and just think about apartments – The Pearl’s most recently announced tenant won’t be spending the night.
FWCS votes to implement new cell phone policy for 2024-25 school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne Community Schools is cracking down on electronic device usage for the 2024-25 school year. FWCS’ Board of Trustees voted Monday to bring the Yondr cell phone pouch program to all secondary schools in the district. Students will place cell phones, smart...
Always Ready: Trine grad following call to serve in Coast Guard
Quinn O’Brien enjoyed working as a bridge engineer after graduating from Trine University, but knew his destiny was elsewhere. “Both grandparents and my father served in the Army, and I always had an interest in the military when I was growing up,” he said. “I always knew I would regret it if I never made the decision to serve.”
$5M gift to help fund elevated walkway over busy Fort Wayne boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — A nonprofit foundation donated $5 million for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the busy Coliseum Boulevard for the the Pufferbelly Trail in Fort Wayne, the city government announced Monday. Jim Vann of the Vann Family Foundation was a former shareholder and chairperson of Rea Magnet Wire in Fort […]
Benedict officially tabbed Carroll boys basketball coach
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – In a move that’s been widely speculated in Summit City sports circles since Ryan Abbott stepped down earlier this month, Chris Benedict was officially hired as the head boys basketball coach at Carroll High School during Monday’s Northwest Allen County Schools board meeting. Benedict heads to Carroll with a lengthy […]
City to hold public meeting about North Clinton Street improvements
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne officials are inviting the residents to attend a public meeting about the North Clinton Street Improvements Project. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a roadway that can “effectively accommodate future traffic volumes and operate at an acceptable level of service during the design year of 2048, and to increase connectivity of pedestrian facilities.” The meeting will answer questions about the project location and anticipated schedule.
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne/Warsaw named a 2024 Metallica Scholars College
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw is honored to be one of 18 community colleges nationwide joining the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) this year. The college will be receiving a $75,000 grant to enhance the student experience across career and technical education programs. “It’s a huge honor for...
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