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Jury selection for the Delphi murder trial is set to begin Monday in Allen County. Jurors will be transported roughly 100 miles to Delphi for the duration of the trial.

MERCER COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - One man is dead following a crash over the weekend in Mercer County. At approximately 3:04 p.m. Sunday afternoon, 44-year-old Kimo Bechtol was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on State Route 49, near the intersection of Fox Road, south of Fort Recovery. Two passengers, a 13-year-old and an 8-year-old, were injured, and both were transported to Mercer Health in Coldwater. The two minors were then transferred to a Dayton hospital, with the 13-year-old suffering serious injuries.

Berger had been missing since Sunday night.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Two people are injured, with one woman in life-threatening condition, after a shooting on Fort Wayne’s southeast side Monday afternoon. A man is currently in stable condition, said Fort Wayne Police Department spokesman Officer Adam Hartman. The shooting occurred outside of a home in...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The IHSAA has released the official pairings for the first round of high school football sectional play for all six classes. Classes 1A through 4A will kick off sectional action next Friday, Oct. 25, while 5A and 6A teams will receive bye weeks and play Friday, Nov. 1.

ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that another I-69 entrance ramp will close as part of ongoing construction. Starting on or after October 14, the entrance ramp from westbound U.S. 24/Jefferson Boulevard to southbound I-69 will close. Crews will be completing concrete patching and joint repair on the interstate. The closure is expected to last for approximately one week. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

KINGSLAND – Survive and advance. Those two principles of postseason play certainly held true as the Bellmont Braves were taking yet another picture with the sectional trophy in front of the south goal at the Norwell soccer stadium Saturday. Coach Steve Lee’s team survived a tense, scoreless first half,...

October 14, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The average first frost date for Northern Indiana is late September through early October, so we’re a bit behind schedule, but not too far behind! Though tonight will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s, we’ll see much more significant clearing throughout the day Tuesday to allow us to cool off even more efficiently Tuesday night. By Wednesday morning, low temperatures will likely hover around, or perhaps slightly below, freezing!

FORT WAYNE, Ind (WFFT)-- After two years of preparation, the Wells Street Wedge housing project is finally moving forward in plans of construction. The 45-million-dollar mixed-use development will be 2.28 acres and serve as mainly residential housing with retail space for businesses like a coffee shop. The Wedge will be...

Of the nearly 300 apartments, the complex will have 89 affordable housing units, 59 of which will be designated for ages 55 and older.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne/Allen County branch of the NAACP is hoping to reach the voiceless across the region. The group held a rally at the Allen County Courthouse Saturday afternoon, dubbed "The Rally for Equality, Justice and Truth." Local NAACP leaders hosted dozens of people who...

October 14, 2024, Press Release from the Village of Rockford: The Village of Rockford will be having two special events on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Beginning at noon the Shanes Crossing Historical Society will be dedicating an Ohio Historical Marker honoring Anthony Shane (Founding Father) and 'Johnny Appleseed'. This event begins at noon. Then the village will be celebrating "Rocktoberfest," an annual Fall Festival sponsored by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.

Adams Central ran up 405 yards of offense and clinched the ACAC title Friday with a 49-24 victory over the Bluffton Tigers in Week 8. The Jets jumped out to a two-touchdown lead when they blocked a punt and scooped it up for a score in the first quarter. Jamison...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We welcome Cammie Rice to INsight to share her story and to talk to us about her book, “The Flight”. Cammie is a mother, an advocate, an author, and an agent for change. She has personal experience dealing with the dangers of opioid misuse through her own son’s battle from childhood through his passing at 32.

BERNE – Thrilled, yes. Even as a runner in junior high school, Madison Gerber zeroed in on this. The Adams Central senior sped to a first-place finish in the ACAC cross country championship Saturday at South Adams High School. This is where her efforts will be judged and rewarded.

Being a foodie can get expensive; however, there are several affordable culinary hotspots across the U.S. that might be closer than you realize. The term “foodie” can describe anyone who loves good food and isn’t limited to those who just visit classy restaurants. Whether you prefer exploring new restaurants, trying food trucks, or simply cooking at home, living the foodie life can be a lot of fun but isn’t always cheap. According to a new ranking from WalletHub, some cities are better than others when it comes to foodie culture.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) shared that all post office locations will be closed on Monday in observance of Columbus Day. USPS said that besides Priority Mail Express, mail delivery services will also be suspended in light of the federal holiday. Those who need to...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After wrapping up its Christmas assistance application program, the Salvation Army is asking the Allen County community for help. Local Salvation Army officials say 825 families, including more than 2,400 children, have signed up for the annual Christmas Assistance Program. More families applied for assistance...

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