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01/11/2024

Hoosiers can text ‘IN’ to 45995 with election-related questions, and more information is available at IndianaVoters.com.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) - Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced today that over 1 million Hoosiers have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day through absentee mail ballots and in-person early voting. This marks a significant milestone for the state, reflecting heightened ci...

01/11/2024

The scene is expected to disrupt early morning traffic, with Airport Expressway closed for several hours as police conduct their investigation.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a fatal incident along the railroad tracks on Airport Expressway between Airport Drive and Bluffton Road. Investigators report that the incident, involving a locomotive, does not currently appear to be suspicious. The scene....

31/10/2024

At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, you'll gain an extra hour of sleep as we "fall back" into standard time.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) - As daylight saving time comes to a close, remember to set your clocks back one hour this Saturday night before bed. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, you'll gain an extra hour of sleep as we "fall back" into standard time. This seasonal shift means mornings will be a...

31/10/2024

Those interested in adopting can visit FWACC’s website, www.fwacc.org, to learn more about the same-day adoption process and view available animals.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Governor Eric Holcomb has designated November 2024 as “Adopt a Hoosier Shelter Pet Month,” and Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC) is celebrating with a special adoption sale aimed at finding loving homes for animals in need. From November 5 through November 22, FWACC...

30/10/2024

The bill proposes restrictions on immigration parole, a ban on the CBP One mobile app as an official form of identification, and new policies for the handling of unaccompanied minors.

WASHINGTON (WOWO) - Indiana 3rd District Representative Jim Banks has introduced the End Executive Branch Amnesty Act, a significant immigration bill aiming to curb what he calls "abuses" of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the CHNV Parole Program by the Biden-Harris administration. The bill...

30/10/2024

As heard on Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee

Congressman Jim Banks joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk about the new bill he will be introducing to rollback the Biden/Harris policies that benefit migrants.

30/10/2024

Police reports indicate Eastes allegedly acknowledged that hosting over 100 attendees, most of whom were underage, was a “bad decision.”

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) - A mother is facing serious charges following a shooting at a Halloween party hosted for her daughter's friend. 42-year-old Joanna Eastes has been charged with neglect of a dependent, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and furnishing alcohol to minors, after a shoot...

30/10/2024

Users can access the app without creating an account, ensuring privacy and ease of use.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) - As the 2024 general election approaches, voters in Allen County and four other Indiana counties can now utilize the new Indiana Vote Times app. Launched on October 8 and available through November 5, this free app provides real-time updates on wait times at voting centers,....

30/10/2024

The facility will feature a Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP), aimed at providing support for mental health and substance abuse.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WOWO) - The Whitley County Sheriff's Department welcomed the community to an open house for its brand-new jail. Sheriff Jason Spencer spoke about the necessity for the new facility, stating, “We started to outgrow our needs, and we’re one of the oldest jails in the state of ...

29/10/2024

The footage captures the pair pushing through police lines and resisting officers’ attempts to remove them.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) - Two Fort Wayne men have been charged for their actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. 40-year-old Blake Patterson and attorney 39-year-old Ryan Holden were arrested last month and face four federal charges, including entering restricted areas and disorderly condu...

29/10/2024

The police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 260-427-1222 or dial 911.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is actively searching for 12-year-old Carter E. Newsome, who has been missing since Monday afternoon. Carter, a Black male, was last seen after exiting his school bus at 4:00 p.m. and was reportedly on Holton Avenue between Rudisill Boulevar...

24/10/2024

As heard on Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee

Deigo Morales, Indiana Secretary of State, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee to share what's being done throughout the state to ensure safe and secure elections on November 5th.

23/10/2024

18/10/2024

Fill up your tank, make a difference, and enjoy some gas savings—all at the same time!

17/10/2024

As heard on Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee

A Haitian Refugee Center is being proposed on the corner of Rudisill and South Wayne.

“We will keep an eye on it very very closely… The neighborhood association will keep the closest eye on it for sure because parking, in and out, people wondering the streets, we don’t know what will happen… There are going to be so many people watching this place that they (Haitian Refugees) better shave every morning… We are going to try to make sure that they are integrated into the area and if it doesn’t work out, we will be the first ones to point it out.” – Jim Sack, President of the West Rudisill Neighborhood Association.

Riddle me this. Why would you purpose and be in favor of a Haitian Refugee Center near schools and parks when you KNOW you need to actively monitor the group of individuals you are moving in nearby?

There is a public hearing being held regarding this purposed Haitian Refugee Center. Click the link below to listen to my full interview with Jim and to learn more about the public hearing being held next month at Citizen Square:

https://omny.fm/shows/fort-waynes-morning-news/haitian-refugee-center-proposed-for-fort-wayne

15/10/2024

As heard on Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee

14/10/2024

As heard on Fort Wayne's Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee

Fort Wayne City Councilman Russ Jehl joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk about the situation regarding funding for Fort Wayne Citilink.

09/10/2024

The 78th annual WOWO Fire Drill is in the books!

https://wowo.com/today-78th-wowo-fire-drill/

07/10/2024

📣 UPDATE: 10-07-2024 – Thank you to all who have helped spread the word for our “FILL THE TRUCKS!”, campaign for North Carolina. However, we are asking that people no longer bring clothing due to a heavy influx of clothing we just received. Outside of clothing, please continue to utilize the list of items on our website for further donations.

https://buchananlogistics.com/resources/news-pr/buchanan-hauling-and-rigging-buchanan-logistics-and-miller-all-day-unite-to-fill-20-trucks

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

We are at Buchanan Hauling & Rigging (5130 Executive Blvd) helping FILL THE TRUCK for Hurricane Helene victims!

If you can, please help our fellow American’s who have been affected. If you cannot make it, here’s the GoFundMe link to donate:

https://gofund.me/a4b7fe1f

07/10/2024

These trucks are HUGE and the folks at Buchanan Hauling & Rigging are filling them to the brim with supplies for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

The doors are open now at 5130 Executive Blvd. Stop by, say hi and drop off your donation. Teams are standing by ready to unload and load and will be until 5pm.

If you can’t stop by, you can make a monetary donation here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-north-carolina-fill-the-truck-drive?attribution_id=sl:0cec201c-59d6-41ee-a9db-e26ce1c2bbec&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_content=amp8_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

The goal is 20 tucks! Let’s do this WOWOLAND! 👊❤️🇺🇸