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Country Heritage names new distillery
LAOTTO, Ind. (WFFT) — Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard is welcoming their distillers. Announced today in a Facebook post, the winery revealed Backroads Distilling Company as the new distillery. Backroads Distilling Company was founded by Jeremy and Jennifer Lutter. Offering cocktails and flights, a portion of the distillery will...
Fort Wayne man found guilty in brother’s February slaying
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Jurors found a 19-year-old Fort Wayne man guilty of the February murder of his brother Thursday afternoon. COURT DOCS: Man accused of fatally shooting, stabbing man last month was his brother. Leland Hairston was found guilty of murder in connection to the death of his...
Sechler’s Pickles looks back at company’s history, festival it inspired
ST. JOE, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, the St. Joe community kicked off the first day of the town’s annual pickle-themed festival. This year marks the 28th rendition of the festival, which has grown from a celebration of the company that inspired it to a full-fledged community gathering.
Man sentenced after distributing heroin, cocaine to law enforcement officers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The United States Department of Justice was sentenced to 78 months in prison after distributing heroin, cocaine and other drugs to law enforcement officers. Gustavo Adolfo Calderon Martinez, a 28-year-old citizen of Mexico, was sentenced by the United States District Court Chief Judge Holly...
Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind.–The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne says a child attending a Camp Harris field trip on July 12 may have “unknowingly distributed” THC gummies to other campers. They also say that once staff members learned about the situation, they notified the parents and Fort Wayne Police. Both the police and the YMCA say […] The post Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
MCDONALD'S: Fundraiser for couple killed in crash to be held Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This Friday, McDonald’s on South Anthony Boulevard in Fort Wayne will host a heartfelt fundraiser in memory of Mayra Vivar and Fernando Pizano, who tragically lost their lives in a recent car crash. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., McDonald’s will donate 15% of...
‘She saved our lives’: Woman Credits Rescue Dog for Alerting Her to Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels
A woman who rescued a dog from a shelter was amazed and overwhelmed to learn that the Siberian husky returned the favor. Samantha Griffen might have died before the carbon monoxide detector even went off, but the husky, Luna, had other ideas. Moving into a new house on 54th and...
Family Carnival coming to Warsaw
WARSAW, Ind. -- Warsaw Parks and Recreation will hold a Family Carnival on Friday, July 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. The carnival is a cash only event. There is no entry fee and wristbands are $10 and tickets are 25 cents each. Organizers invite you to join them for...
Marion County becomes majority non-white
But non-white population increases aren't the biggest factor in the new designation for Marion County, per Census Bureau data. The post Marion County becomes majority non-white appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Pioneer Police Department Continues Working Towards A Safer Community
The Pioneer Police Department is deeply committed to fostering a safe and secure community through proactive policing and strong partnerships with residents and visitors. Their dedication to serving the community is evident in their multifaceted approach, which encompasses various initiatives aimed at addressing community needs and promoting officer wellness. In...
East Noble grad Risedorph embracing opportunity with Cubs
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble graduate Brayden Risedorph will likely begin his professional baseball career, as the 6-foot-3 righty is planning on signing with the Chicago Cubs organization after being picked in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft earlier this week. Risedorph, who just finished his sophomore season at Indiana University, could […]
Buehler and Gosnell Leads Winners Muncie Dragway Moser Trip 12’s
Tom Buehler and Zack Gosnell picked up $12K main event wins at the Moser Engineering Trip 12’s, presented by May Race Carbs at Muncie Dragway. ALBANY, IN- Muncie Dragway held their Moser Engineering Trip 12’s, presented by May Race Carbs, on July 12-14, 2024. This event featured three $12,000-to-win main events, along with a $1,000-to-win Mayes Powder Coating No Box Bonus. Additionally, there were several shootouts: the Thursday Super 64 Shootout, Friday Super 64 Shootout, Steve Dillman Memorial Shootout, and the Mini Steve Dillman Memorial Shootout. Junior Dragster racers were also invited to join in the fun, competing for $1,000 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Indiana records first West Nile Virus case of 2024
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana has recorded its first case of the West Nile Virus of 2024 in Lake County. The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that the virus was reported for the first time this year in a Lake County resident. While this is the first example of human transmission so far this […]
Indiana placed 9th highest state in proportion of Olympians headed to Paris
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2024 Paris Olympic Games begin on July 26. Around 10,500 athletes will represent 206 different National Olympic Committees, many of which are a part of Team USA. But how many of those athletes come from the Hoosier state? According to a study from LiveSportsOnTV.com, Indiana came in the top ten states for […]
Secretary of State Diego Morales releases joint statement on election integrity and opposing federalization of state election processes
MILWAUKEE– The undersigned State Secretaries are their states’ Chief Election Officers:. These six Secretaries of State are attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) this week in Milwaukee, WI. The Convention provides an opportunity to communicate with officials from throughout the nation regarding the Secretaries’ election integrity concerns regarding any attempts to federalize state election processes.
Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores
INDIANAPOLIS –Workers at the Mass Ave Starbucks in downtown Indianapolis voted 13-3 on Wednesday night to join Starbucks Workers United, affiliated with the Workers United Labor Union. Iris Mctarsney, who works at the store, says that it took employees a couple of years to hold the vote, but she believes it was worth the wait. […] The post Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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