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City budget cuts for 2027 + what's behind them

On Tuesday night, City Council voted unanimously to approve the City's 2027 budget at $371.9M. But the road to that agreement was anything but smooth. Council started with $19M in proposed cuts to Mayor Sharon Tucker's original budget, presented earlier this fall. They eventually settled on $11.6M worth of cuts – all of which were initiated by Republican Council members in response to a $10M deficit in the Mayor’s original budget.

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Measles cases reported in Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties

Elkhart and Kosciusko counties have each reported a measles case as infections rise across Indiana. The state has reported 74 cases so far this year, compared with 10 last year. LaGrange County has reported at least a dozen cases. Health officials say declining MMR vaccination rates are contributing to the increase.

Kosciusko County, IN · 12d

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Completed Paulding Road project aims to make travel safer

The Paulding Road project brought improvements to a stretch between Fairfield and Noll avenues.

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Political analyst weighs in on Secretary of State Ohio governor races

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Election Day is only five days away, and many people are talking about the Indiana Secretary of State race. Polls show that the two frontrunners are Democratic candidate Beau Bayh and Republican candidate Max Engling. Both parties have spent millions on the contest. 21Alive’s Amir...

Indiana · 12d

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Banks, Navy and Army secretaries announce military technology advancements in Indiana

The 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit came with two major announcements from US Senator Jim Banks and two military acting secretaries.

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Army Opens Indiana National Guard Ranges to Commercial Drone Testing

The Indiana Nation Guard partnered with ATEC on the initiative. Camp Atterbury offers restricted airspace extending to 40,000 feet. Vendors can request range time through an Army portal. Commercial drone and counter-drone developers can now book use of two Indiana National Guard installations after the Army added Camp Atterbury Joint...

Indiana · 12d

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Army announces drone test range initiative expansions to Indiana National Guard sites

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Allen County Commissioner Ron Turpin Urges Voters to Weigh Casino Proposal as Election Day Nears

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — With Election Day one week away, Allen County Commissioner Ron Turpin is urging voters to carefully consider the potential economic and social impacts of casino gambling as Public Question No. 3 appears on ballots in Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties. During an interview with...

Allen County, IN · 15d

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The 2-Story Bookstore In Indiana Where You’ll Get Lost Like Belle In Beauty And The Beast

Somewhere in downtown Fort Wayne, there’s a bookstore that makes you feel like you just wandered into that library scene, the one where Belle spins around in awe and the Beast looks pleased with himself for once. That bookstore is Hyde Brothers Booksellers, and no singing candlesticks required, though...

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87 pounds of foreign coins found in Fort Wayne meters to be repatriated by American Airlines, UNICEF

The American Airlines Change for Good program is donating to UNICEF with a large contribution from Fort Wayne parking meters.

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Wells County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Main & Central Baking Co.

Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Main & Central Baking Co. at 505 South Main Street in Bluffton. The bakery fulfills a longtime family dream while transforming a familiar local landmark into a welcoming community gathering place. At the heart of that transformation...

Wells County, IN · 14d

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Water main break closes part of Coliseum Boulevard

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Part of Coliseum Boulevard is closed Tuesday due to a water main break. The road will be closed to all through traffic in both directions between Investment Drive and Executive Boulevard. The closure will be in place until crews can repair the water main and...

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Qualifying Fort Wayne homeowners could have heating systems replaced for free

Qualified Fort Wayne residents must own a home with a unit that doesn’t work, whether that be a furnace, boiler, electric heat kit or heat pump.

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Final Honor Flight Northeast Indiana of 2026 takes veterans to Washington

Honor Flight 59 will take off on Wednesday.

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Allen County Officials Say Paper Jam Affected Audit Tool, Not Ballot Selections

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — An early voting machine issue at an Allen County polling site prompted an election board response Tuesday after a voter reported that a machine may have misrecorded their ballot. The Allen County Election Board said a paper jam affected a state-mandated auditing device at...

Allen County, IN · 13d

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Elkhart County reports first measles case, total statewide cases rise to more than 70

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Elkhart County health officials have reported the county's first measles case. Indiana has seen a total of 73 cases this year. Two other counties in our area have reported measles cases. LaGrange County has seen 11, and Kosciusko County has reported one. Health officials...

Elkhart County, IN · 13d

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Decatur targets free dumping of logs

A practice which began long ago, and no one knows why, is about to change – and it will save the City of Decatur a nice chunk of money. When contractors hired by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) remove a logjam from under the Wendell Macklin Bridge on Monroe St. – which is also US 224 – they haul the logs/trees to Decatur’s Public Works layout on Elm St.

Decatur, IN · 14d

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Huntington County Health Department backs effort to delay smartphones for kids

The campaign, called Wait Until 8th, aims to reduce pressure on families by encouraging parents at the same school and grade level to make the commitment together.

Huntington County, IN · 13d

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Gov. Braun announces new community development program with Huntington County among first participants

INDIANAPOLIS (WOWO) — Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced Tuesday the launch of a new statewide initiative aimed at strengthening communities, advancing development projects and creating new jobs, with Huntington County among the first areas selected to participate. The Indiana Community Impact Accelerator is part of the state’s Regional Economic...

Huntington County, IN · 15d

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Fort Wayne offering grants to replace broken furnaces and heating systems

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Fort Wayne homeowners struggling with broken heating systems may qualify for financial assistance through the city’s Hope Through Heat program, which is now accepting applications. The program provides grants to eligible homeowners to cover the cost of replacing non-working heating equipment, including furnaces,...