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Chicken restaurant concept may open second Dayton location
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- Dayton’s former largest company is seeking to plant another storefront in the region, and they’re adding an attached eatery that will mark the second of its kind in the Miami Valley. The proposal is for a new Speedway fueling station featuring a...
Chardon woman killed in fatal crash that closed part of Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky County
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Chardon woman died Monday in a head-on crash on the Ohio Turnpike that closed the highway for about five hours, officials said. Samantha Smith, 35, of Chardon died in the crash on Interstate 80 in Milan, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. If you...
First Alert Forecast: Midweek cold front coming
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A few patches of fog could form in some low-lying and rural spots this morning due to the lingering humidity. This is not expected to be a widespread issue. Temperatures warm up a bit more from yesterday with muggy conditions. Skies stay partly to mostly...
July 23, 2024 | How to celebrate Local Food Week • A big trail project coming soon • A shop for vintage, decor + more!
July 16, 2024 | Broadway businesses win parking lot dispute • Citilink's new hybrid-electric buses • Try viet coffees at Banh Mi. July 9, 2024 | Allen County Jail lawsuit proceeds to tax court • A second Powers Hamburgers? • Must-attend events at Three Rivers Festival.
Mayor Tucker announces new decorative welcome markers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Monday, Mayor Sharon Tucker, the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works and Community Development divisions and Design Collaborative unveiled concepts for sculptural markers to be constructed at several of Fort Wayne’s vehicular gateway locations, in order to create inviting landmark entrances into the community.
Abandoned house catches fire near New Haven
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fire crews responded to an abandoned house fire on Fort Wayne’s east side, near New Haven, early Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at a house near the intersection of Waverly Drive and Prize Street around 1:15 a.m. Officials with the New Haven Fire Department told WANE 15 that the […]
Kokomo Probationary Officer Terminated, Arrested Following Investigations
An internal investigation alongside a state police investigation led to the termination and arrest of a former Kokomo Police Department probationary officer. On July 1, Kokomo Police Department Chief Douglas Stout was reportedly contacted by a separate law enforcement agency in reference to a criminal allegation that involved a probationary officer at the Kokomo Police Department, which reportedly led the administration of the department to immediately contact the Indiana State Police to investigate the allegation. According to the department, Stout and the Professional Standards Unit initiated an internal investigation alongside the report to the state police.
Man accused of molesting two children arrested by Fort Wayne police
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne police arrested a man today for molesting two children, he now faces four felony charges. Angel Gustavo Maldonado-Viscaino, 47, was arrested at 9 a.m. in Avilla. He was reported by two child victims to the Fort Wayne Police Department Victims Assistance office.
Man from Ohio was missing for two weeks after going hiking, searching for waterfalls
A man from Ohio is lucky to be alive after he was reported missing when he went hiking looking for waterfalls. A rescue team was able to find 48-year-old Scott Hern from Ironton, Ohio in Kentucky's Red River Gorge.
No music, no celebratory signs: What Ohio forbids for the start of recreational weed sales
Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state, but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. In fact, Ohio recently released guidelines for what the shops are allowed, and largely not allowed, to do to commemorate the start of the new recreational industry. ...
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
Knowing how to address, recognize human trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Learning how to identify the signs of human trafficking, particularly among teen survivors, is the focus of a new program launched by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The training is a video-based learning series and includes real-life scenarios that local first responders like nurses or EMTs could face. […]
Ohio Turnpike warns of toll-collection scam
The Ohio Turnpike and other toll-road agencies in the northeastern United States are warning of fraudulent texts and emails purporting to bill motorists for unpaid tolls. “We are receiving calls from Ohio residents across the state who have reported receiving this text scam,” Charles Cyrill, an Ohio Turnpike spokesman, said Monday. “Many are not Ohio Turnpike customers.” A text message Mr. Cyrill provided as an example identifies the sender as Ohio Turnpike Tolls Services and advises payment of $9.75 to a bogus website “to avoid additional charges of $97.50.” The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission only uses paper invoices sent by the U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls, and sends emails only to its E-ZPass tagholders regarding account status, such as insufficient funds or a credit-card problem, the turnpike commission said in a scam warning.
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