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Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Fort Wayne News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Fort Wayne—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Fort Wayne News Today…
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Aqua Indiana Rate Hike Under Fire | Fort Wayne News
Aqua Indiana is proposing steep rate hikes across 21 counties, sparking fierce pushback from Fort Wayne — which has formally asked the Indiana Utilities…
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Fort Wayne’s Creative Archive Opens Wider | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s The Local Archive just turned five and threw a wild, community-packed reopening party — turning their downtown photography studio into a vibrant…
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Fort Wayne Challenges State on Restroom Veto | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne is fighting back against a state denial to install a public Portland Loo downtown, arguing the restroom benefits everyone—not just homeless…
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Sonic Returns to Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Sonic’s making a big comeback in Fort Wayne with a brand-new spot on Bass Road, opening Tuesday, September 22nd, serving burgers and shakes from 10 AM to 8 PM…
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Sonic Returns to Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Sonic is roaring back to Fort Wayne with a nostalgic reopening on September 22nd—same classic burgers, tater tots, and limeades, now with upgraded service. No…
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Governor Pulls Rate Hike Vote | Fort Wayne News
Governor Mike Braun’s sudden firing of utility regulator Andy Zay just before a major rate hike vote for AES Indiana sent shockwaves through the…
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State Road 3 Bridge Reopens Friday | Fort Wayne News
The State Road 3 bridge over the Wabash River in Indiana is finally reopening this Friday after a long closure for essential repairs. INDOT confirms the…
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Heavy Equipment, Heavy Fines | Fort Wayne News
A transportation company faces a $24,000 fine in Bossier Parish for hauling 55,000-pound oversize equipment without local permits—despite state permits…
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Missing Indiana Man and His Family's Plea | Fort Wayne News
A 42-year-old Indiana dad, Rodney Carson, vanished in July while visiting his mom in South Carolina—his last known location was North Carolina. His wife…
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John F Popp Legacy at Aunt Millie's | Fort Wayne News
John F. Popp, the legendary third-generation president of Aunt Millie’s Bakeries and a baking icon who helped steer the family business since 1980, has passed…
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Fort Wayne Night Market Debut | Fort Wayne News
Downtown Fort Wayne just dropped its first Night Market — a vibrant, local-powered street fest at Hop River Brewing, turning Harrison Street into a hub of…
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Abbott's Plan to Slash Texas Energy Bills | Fort Wayne News
Governor Abbott’s bold plan to slash Texas electricity bills by cracking open monopolistic utility markets in Austin and San Antonio is sparking fierce…
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Hatchworks Plans Wetlands Expansion | Fort Wayne News
Hatchworks LLC, the company behind Google’s Fort Wayne data center, is moving forward with Phase Three — a $2 billion expansion that includes filling over two…
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Ukraine’s Children in the Crosshairs | Fort Wayne News
Russia’s forcible deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children—labeled “crimes against humanity”—is a calculated campaign to erase their identity, as U.S…
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Trump Pushes for Permanent DST | Fort Wayne News
Trump’s pushing Congress to make daylight saving time permanent, calling the twice-yearly clock changes inconvenient and costly — and urging GOP senators to…
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Fort Wayne’s New Immersive Story Theater | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s getting a new immersive theater experience this Thursday—Bedtime Stories Theatre turns classic tales into live, interactive shows with improv and…
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Sheds That Stole the Town | Fort Wayne News
In Noble County, Indiana, a quirky family’s recycled-material “playhouses” turned into an unexpected community treasure — sparking dozens to show up at a…
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70-Year-Old Driver Arrested in Deadly Chain Collision | Fort Wayne News
A 70-year-old trucker, Gjergi Degaj, has been arrested in connection with a deadly chain-reaction crash that killed two people — including a 15-year-old…
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Music for a Mission: Healing Through Harmony | Fort Wayne News
Get ready to groove for a good cause—YWCA Northeast Indiana’s first-ever “Music for a Mission” concert on September 18th at Brotherhood Mutual is bringing…
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Medicaid Changes Start Jan 1 in Allen County | Fort Wayne News
Medicaid in Allen County, Indiana, is about to change—starting January 1, over 30,000 people must prove they’re putting in at least 80 hours a month through…
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Coach Lew's Legacy Lives On | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne lost a true legend this week: Lew Goodwin, “Coach Lew,” who shaped Bishop Luers High School’s football dynasty for 39 years and helped secure 11 of…
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Fort Wayne Restroom Controversy | Fort Wayne News
A Fort Wayne outdoor restroom project is in legal limbo after a major wording mix-up turned it from a family-friendly facility into a “homeless restroom” in…
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Pennsylvania's Illegal Slot Machines Deadline | Fort Wayne News
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court just declared 70,000 “skill games” in bars and stores illegal gambling machines — giving lawmakers 120 days, ending October 13th…
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Hatchworks Expands Amid Wetland Concerns | Fort Wayne News
Hatchworks LLC, the company behind Google’s Allen County data center, is moving forward with a third phase of development — but it comes with a hefty…
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Derek Gaff Gets 10 Years for Child Porn | Fort Wayne News
Derek Gaff from Columbia City, Indiana, just received a 10-year federal prison sentence for possessing child pornography — his second run-in with these…
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Sweet Dreams Builds Free Websites for Fort Wayne Biz | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Sweet Dreams is revolutionizing local business online presence by building custom, fully designed websites for 50 small businesses — completely…
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Aunt Millie's Legacy Lives On | Fort Wayne News
John F. Popp, the beloved 94-year-old president of Aunt Millie’s Bakeries and third-generation family leader, passed away on July 31. A decorated Army veteran…
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Texas Truck Driver Arrested for DUI | Fort Wayne News
A Texas trucker, 26, was pulled over on I-69 in Indiana for reckless driving—speeding and lane changes without signaling—only to be found intoxicated and with…
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Truck Driver Charged After Deadly Crash | Fort Wayne News
A 70-year-old Michigan truck driver, Gjergj Degaj, is now in jail facing deadly charges after a horrific crash that killed two people — a teen and an elderly…
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Salvation Army Fills Backpacks for Students | Fort Wayne News
The Salvation Army in Fort Wayne just wrapped up their ‘Tools for Schools’ giveaway, collecting donations all summer to ensure every student starts the year…
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Ceuta Crisis Sparks EU Divide | Fort Wayne News
Seventy thousand migrants surged into Ceuta from Morocco in a single weekend, sparking a European crisis as 88 drowned trying to cross. Spanish authorities…
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Family Builds Tiny Gatherings Amid Zoning Hurdles | Fort Wayne News
A family in Noble County, Indiana, is fighting to build tiny gathering spaces for their loved ones—only to face a zoning setback. Their structures are too…
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School Bus Safety: Stop When Lights Flash | Fort Wayne News
School’s back in session, and drivers are ignoring the basics: when school bus yellow lights flash, slow down. When red lights flash and the stop arm is out?…
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Fort Wayne Schools Step In With Clothing Bank | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne Community Schools’ Clothing Bank is a lifeline for students facing homelessness or poverty, offering not just clothes but hygiene products, school…
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Louisiana Military Car Insurance Break | Fort Wayne News
Louisiana just made it way easier for military folks to snag a 25% discount on their car insurance liability coverage—no more annual reapplying. Active-duty…
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K-9 Ellie Missing in Grant County | Fort Wayne News
K-9 Ellie, a beloved bloodhound from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, vanished after being startled by a loud noise—possibly gunfire—and bolted into the…
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Stepmother Pleads Guilty in Child Abuse Case | Fort Wayne News
A Hartford City mother faces decades in prison after pleading guilty to catastrophic child neglect and domestic battery, following the severe brain injury of…
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Bossier City Tackles Blight Head-On | Fort Wayne News
Bossier City just passed a bold new ordinance to crack down on blight and boost neighborhood quality of life—think tougher penalties, expanded police powers…
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McDonald's Heads to Maysville Road | Fort Wayne News
McDonald’s is rolling into northeast Fort Wayne—officially setting up shop on Maysville Road near I-469, right beside the new 7 Brew coffee spot. The former…
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Indiana’s Tech Future Built by Xterns | Fort Wayne News
One hundred college students from across Indiana and the nation just completed TechPoint’s 2026 Xtern program, tackling real business challenges for ten weeks…
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Southwest Allen County Opens Enrollment | Fort Wayne News
Southwest Allen County Schools is making a bold move by opening its doors to 180 students from outside the district for the first time, aiming to reverse a…
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New Schools New Opportunities in Allen County | Fort Wayne News
New middle school opens with cutting-edge facilities, while Southwest district breaks ground on a career tech center and surprises with open enrollment—big…
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Portland Loo Controversy Explained | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s new Portland Loo sparked controversy after state paperwork mistakenly labeled it “for homeless use,” prompting backlash from a county commissioner…
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Learn Partner Dancing in Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Dance your way into confidence this month at Fort Wayne’s Promenade Park with Dance Promenade: Partner Fundamentals — a three-week workshop designed to turn…
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NC Passes Landmark Regulatory Reform Bill | Fort Wayne News
North Carolina just passed a major regulatory overhaul — the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 — designed to slash red tape for homeowners, builders, military…
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Indiana’s Secret Edible Garden | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory just unveiled the INcrEDIBLE Discovery Garden—a vibrant outdoor showcase of edible plants that thrive…
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Governor Fires Utility Commissioner | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s utility regulator Andy Zay was abruptly fired just six weeks after voting to approve a $71 million AES Indiana rate hike — a move the governor and…
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Fort Wayne Lights Up Oxford Neighborhood | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Safe Neighborhoods Initiative just got a major boost—with $254K approved to install 67 new streetlights on Oliver Street, targeting the Oxford…
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SACS Opens Doors to Non-Resident Students | Fort Wayne News
Southwest Allen County Schools just approved 180 non-resident students for the new school year — including lots of kindergartners — as part of their bold…
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Carve Market Expands to Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Carve Market, the butcher shop known for fresh, locally sourced meats and custom bratwursts, is expanding fast—opening its first Fort Wayne location on…
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Tiny Houses vs Zoning Rules in Indiana | Fort Wayne News
A family in Noble County, Indiana, is fighting to keep their dream alive—a quirky mix of tiny houses and a retro gas station built from recycled materials on…
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Fort Wayne Becomes Purple Heart City | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne just earned a powerful honor — officially named a Purple Heart City, recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of its veterans. Mayor Sharon Tucker…
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SNAP Does More Than Feed Families | Fort Wayne News
SNAP in Michigan is doing way more than feeding families—it’s stabilizing entire households by covering childcare, housing, and transportation. As childcare…
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Fort Wayne Honored as Purple Heart City | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne just earned a powerful honor: officially named a Purple Heart City, recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of combat-wounded veterans and their…
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Fort Wayne’s National Night Out Sets New Record | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne shattered its own National Night Out attendance record this year, with police handing out 700 backpacks full of school supplies — and every single…
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Fort Wayne Council Weighs Flock Cameras | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne City Council faces a heated debate over renewing a $120K contract for Flock Safety cameras—36 units that track license plates and vehicle data…
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Auburn’s New Road Tax Explained | Fort Wayne News
Auburn, Indiana is rolling out two new local taxes to fund road repairs — a $7.50 car tax and a bit more for trucks — designed to replace, not add to, existing…
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Teen Suspects Face Gun Charges in Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Three teens in Fort Wayne allegedly pulled off a brazen robbery that turned deadly when one, 18-year-old Josiyah Derrick, aimed a gun at the victim — luckily…
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Indiana Targets Medicaid Recipients Too | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita is rallying Congress for fresh funding to crack down on Medicaid fraud, having already uncovered $100 million in…
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Henderson’s Town Hall on Data Centers | Fort Wayne News
Derrick Henderson, the challenger in District G’s City Council race, is staging a town hall to amplify voices against massive data center projects, arguing…