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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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Mangione, Memes, and the Cost of Alienation | Fort Wayne News
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea for federal stalking didn’t stop him from becoming a viral meme icon—some even hailed him as a folk hero against corporate power…
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Targeting Faith: Civil Rights Church Bombings | Fort Wayne News
On September 15, 1963, a bomb ripped through Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, killing four young girls and shattering the nation’s conscience — a…
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Gas Prices Soar Across America | Fort Wayne News
Gas prices in Michigan are surging again, hitting $4.21 a gallon — up 9 cents in one week and $1.13 higher than last year — though not yet at the all-time high…
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Besancon’s Franco-American Legacy Marked | Fort Wayne News
Celebrate the enduring legacy of the Besancon Franco-American Community as they unveil a historic marker on September 27th at 11:30 AM at St. Louis Besancon…
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Clear Your Record: Free Expungement Info | Fort Wayne News
Get your fresh start—free legal help to clear your record is coming to Ivy Tech! On Sept. 22 at 6 PM, attorney Heidi Fowler breaks down Indiana’s expungement…
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Downtown Night Markets Are Back | Fort Wayne News
Downtown Fort Wayne’s Night Market is back — and it’s packed with local flavor, food trucks, live vibes, and a whole lot of fun. Part of a summer lineup that…
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Healing Heart Hustle 5K for Grieving Kids | Fort Wayne News
Run, remember, and raise hope at the Healing Heart Hustle 5K on August 30th at Purdue Fort Wayne — a joyful, community-powered race honoring loved ones while…
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County Moves Forward on Key Projects | Fort Wayne News
County Commissioner Ron Turpin drops major updates on three key county projects: the new Fire and EMS District, the upcoming jail, and the auction of the old…
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Tariffs on Hold as Canada-U.S. Talks Continue | Fort Wayne News
U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are paused—no longer set to hit midnight, now delayed until August 21st. President Trump claims a deal’s already in place and…
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Flock Cameras and Homeless Center in Conflict | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s City Council is under fire from residents over two hot-button issues: controversial Flock cameras accused of wrongful tickets and a stalled…
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Parkview Field: More Than Baseball | Fort Wayne News
Parkview Field in Fort Wayne isn’t just for baseball—it’s a year-round community hub where weddings, concerts, yoga sessions, proms, and charity walks all take…
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Fort Wayne Airport’s $140M Gateway Upgrade | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s airport just completed a $140 million transformation called Gateway, turning it into a modern aviation hub with expanded gates, upgraded…
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Oxford Street Gets Major Upgrade | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne just approved a $3.2 million makeover for Oxford Street between Lafayette and Oliver—part of its bold Southeast Strategy to transform the…
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Aboite Library Moves Forward | Fort Wayne News
Southwest Allen County Schools just approved a ground lease for the Aboite branch of the Allen County Public Library, paving the way to build a new library…
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King County Workers Return to Downtown Offices | Fort Wayne News
King County is reviving its downtown Administration Building after six years of vacancy, bringing 107 Health Department workers back — part of a bold new…
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Create a Mural with Fort Wayne's Community | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Public Art Commission is calling all artists to collaborate with Fairfield Terrace Belmont residents on a vibrant new mural set to grace the…
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Banning Genetically Engineered Pets | Fort Wayne News
California lawmakers nearly passed a bold bill to ban the sale of genetically engineered pets—like glow-in-the-dark rabbits or “unicorn” animals—designed…
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Tariffs Hit Canadian Goods Now | Fort Wayne News
Canada just got slapped with 50% tariffs on cars, dairy, and booze—starting Wednesday—after the White House blamed Canadian trade barriers for hurting U.S…
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Sadie’s Tragic Mushroom Story | Fort Wayne News
A heart-wrenching story of a dog named Sadie who died after eating Death Cap mushrooms, mistaken for edible ones by her owner Debra Burns. Within days, the…
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Grassroots Cleanup Changing Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Every Tuesday in Fort Wayne, neighbors take to the streets for the grassroots Better Blocks Cleanup, transforming parks like McMillen and Packard into cleaner…
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Fort Wayne Votes on Downtown Shelter | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne is holding a crucial public forum to weigh in on the proposed Anchor Resource Center homeless shelter downtown, as city leaders race to secure…
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Ostrich Penny’s Unexpected Recovery | Fort Wayne News
An ostrich named Penny at the Fort Wayne Zoo swallowed a plastic cup, requiring surgery—during which she broke her wing. The injury was too severe to repair…
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Debt Crisis Could Crush Your Future | Fort Wayne News
The U.S. national debt is nearing $40 trillion and growing fast, with economists warning it could cripple everyday Americans—students, homeowners, retirees…
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Timothy Anderson's Remains Found | Fort Wayne News
Grim discovery in Mercer County, Ohio: human remains found in a wooded area northeast of Celina are now believed to be those of 65-year-old Timothy Anderson…
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Vandalism Targets Crime Cameras Across States | Fort Wayne News
Vandalism is hitting Flock license plate cameras across Indiana and Ohio, with destroyed solar panels, burned units, and severed wiring—law enforcement sees…
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Erin's House: Free Grief Support for Teens | Fort Wayne News
One in ten kids in Indiana will lose someone close before turning 18—Erin’s House in Fort Wayne is changing that. Founded in 1993 after a young girl named Erin…
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Pied-à-Terre Tax Faces Legal and Public Pushback | Fort Wayne News
New York City’s controversial pied-à-terre tax, targeting high-value secondary homes, is sparking chaos as the administration misses hearings, real estate…
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Congestion Pricing Fails to Clean Air | Fort Wayne News
New York’s congestion pricing plan, launched in January to slash traffic and pollution by charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan, is facing a major setback: a…
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Beckwith Reschedules Town Hall in Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is back on the road — rescheduling his Fort Wayne town hall for Monday, August 24th, from 6 to 8 PM at First Assembly Fort…
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Whitley County Hit-and-Run Victim Suffers Serious Injuries | Fort Wayne News
A serious hit-and-run in Whitley County, Indiana, has left a victim with major injuries — and authorities are urgently asking the public for help. The driver…
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Hit-and-Run Victim's Case Remains Open | Fort Wayne News
A 49-year-old man, Donsia Lamont Kizer, died in a hit-and-run crash near Kreager Park on June 18 — and the cause of death remains undetermined. Authorities are…
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Amazon Doubles Down in Shreveport | Fort Wayne News
Amazon is doubling down in northwest Louisiana with a third $18B data center campus in Shreveport, set to create 700+ jobs and fuel local construction —…
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Caddo Parish Data Center Debate | Fort Wayne News
Caddo Parish is caught in a heated standoff over new data center proposals, as commissioners delay action amid legal hurdles and community outrage. A two-year…
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New Leader Brings Downtown Revival | Fort Wayne News
Downtown Fort Wayne just got a major boost with the appointment of Riley Hollenbaugh as its new executive director — and he’s hitting the ground running…
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Penny the Ostrich’s Trash Tale | Fort Wayne News
Penny the ostrich at the Fort Wayne Zoo narrowly escaped disaster after swallowing a plastic cup, which led to a wing fracture and eventual amputation—but…
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Pennsylvania Stops Data Center Rush | Fort Wayne News
Governor Shapiro just dropped a major bombshell: Pennsylvania’s data center developers now face strict new rules, with local communities wielding veto power…
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Riley Hollenbaugh Steps In to Lead Downtown Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Downtown Fort Wayne has tapped Riley Hollenbaugh as its new executive director — a dynamic leader with a proven track record in urban revitalization. Most…
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Arizona Tribes Forge Economic Recovery Pact | Fort Wayne News
Arizona just inked a historic deal with the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to rebuild their economies after coal’s collapse — a move that could reshape tribal…
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Minnesota Gas Prices Keep Climbing | Fort Wayne News
Gas prices in Minnesota are hitting a new high at $4.11 per gallon — up over $1 from last year and climbing 22 cents in just one month. Across the nation…
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BBB Expands to Boost Community Trust | Fort Wayne News
The Better Business Bureau in northern Indiana is launching a $1 million renovation and expansion to add 2,400 square feet to its headquarters, featuring a new…
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Gas Prices Stay High Amid Global Tensions | Fort Wayne News
Gas prices are hitting record highs in Ohio—over four bucks a gallon, a dollar up from last year—with the national average mirroring that pain. Blame it on…
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Steuben County Casino Rules in Flux | Fort Wayne News
Steuben County Commissioners just sent back a casino zoning amendment they say needs more work — a move that could derail the county’s chance to set clear…
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The Rise of Deinfluencing | Fort Wayne News
Social media has turned into a relentless shopping mall, with 80% of people admitting they’ve bought something influenced by content at least once a year—and…
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Childcare Bridge Fund Saves Families | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s new Childcare Bridge Fund is a lifeline for working families stuck on Indiana’s Child Care Development Fund waitlist, partnering with local…
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Fort Wayne’s Day of Caring in Action | Fort Wayne News
Over 1,300 volunteers are set to transform Fort Wayne on August 21 for the 35th annual Day of Caring, tackling 60 community projects across Allen County. This…
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Teen Driver Causes Chain Reaction Crash | Fort Wayne News
A teen driver in DeKalb County, Indiana, pulled out in front of an oncoming truck Monday night, triggering a deadly chain reaction that smashed into a third…
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Ostrich Penny’s Recovery After Plastic Incident | Fort Wayne News
Penny the ostrich is flying home after a wild adventure — she swallowed a plastic cup, nearly choked, broke her wing, and had it amputated — but now she’s…
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Wisconsin Property Values Surge | Fort Wayne News
Wisconsin’s property values are surging again, up 8% for the second straight year—with residential alone now worth over $776 billion and total taxable value…
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Ostrich’s Wing Amputation After Plastic Incident | Fort Wayne News
Penny the ostrich is back home after a dramatic rescue—and a wing amputation. She nearly swallowed a plastic cup that blew into her enclosure, prompting quick…
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Teen Driver’s Lane Change Causes Three-Car Crash | Fort Wayne News
A teen driver’s risky lane change triggered a three-car crash in DeKalb County, Indiana, sending her to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while…
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Fort Wayne Man Found Dead Early Morning | Fort Wayne News
A man was found dead early Tuesday morning in Fort Wayne, Indiana, sparking a major investigation. Police responded to Harrison and Grand streets around 6 AM…
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Fort Wayne Man Found Dead at Intersection | Fort Wayne News
A man was found dead at a Fort Wayne intersection Tuesday morning—officers tried to help but he was pronounced dead on the spot. The case has escalated into a…
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Build Stronger Communities Together | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Inspire Neighborhoods Conference is back this Friday, September 11th, with free workshops, meals, and big-name speakers all centered on resilience…
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Tornado Touches Down in Jay County | Fort Wayne News
A quick, narrow tornado touched down in Jay County, Indiana, on Tuesday morning—just 200 yards long and 5 yards wide—causing only crop damage with zero…
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Homeownership Dream in Crisis | Fort Wayne News
Homeownership’s American dream is crumbling nationwide as home prices soar far beyond income growth—Idaho leads with a 151% price surge vs. 68% income rise…
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Fire Districts Unite for Faster Response | Fort Wayne News
Fire and EMS services just got a major overhaul as several districts merged into one unified system, covering 550 square miles and 130,000 residents. With a…
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Lipstick Ballots and Election Battles | Fort Wayne News
In 1987, a razor-thin 47-vote win in Indiana’s 2nd District hinged on a 77-day hand recount overseen by future Senator Evan Bayh, where a smudged lipstick…
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Michael Hicks Retires with Wisdom and Wit | Fort Wayne News
After 20 years at Ball State University and over a thousand syndicated newspaper columns, Professor Michael Hicks is retiring — but not before leaving a legacy…
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Build Your Business on Solid Finances | Fort Wayne News
Launching a business? Get your finances locked in from day one—beyond rent and inventory, budget for websites, security, insurance, hiring costs, and legal…
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Former Regulator Sues Governor Over Firing | Fort Wayne News
Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commissioner Andy Zay is suing Governor Mike Braun after being fired, claiming wrongful termination tied to his lone vote…