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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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A Survivor’s Voice Breaks the Silence | Fort Wayne News
A 22-year-old survivor named Jordan Weatherbe bravely exposes the horrific abuse he endured at the hands of his stepfather, Kevin Weatherbe, who was sentenced…
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Trump’s Hormuz Claim and the Cost of Control | Fort Wayne News
Trump’s bold plan to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory—after Iran is “defeated”—has sparked global confusion and concern. While he claims the U.S…
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One Pill Can Change Everything | Fort Wayne News
One pill can be all it takes — that’s the chilling message behind the city’s new opioid crisis PSAs, hitting TV and social media to warn parents and teens…
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Pipe Repair Closes Hillegas & Ardmore | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne drivers, brace yourselves—road closures are hitting Hillegas Road and Ardmore Avenue starting Tuesday as City Utilities tackles a repeatedly failing…
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LigTel Celebrates Century of Service | Fort Wayne News
LigTel Communications, a family-owned Indiana staple since 1896, just earned top honors with the Governor’s Century Business Award—celebrating its century of…
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Indiana Floods Demand Federal Aid | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s worst flooding in years has forced over a thousand residents from their homes and claimed seven lives. Governor Mike Braun has already secured an…
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WANE 15 Going Dark Tonight | Fort Wayne News
WANE 15 is going dark after the 11 p.m. news to fix transmitter damage from recent storms—expect tests starting around 11:35 p.m. lasting about two hours. If…
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Fort Wayne Activist Builds Community After Storms | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s weather disasters have left communities in crisis, but one local activist is stepping up to rebuild. Roderick Parker, who’s lived through hardship…
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Pennsylvania's Housing Crisis and Solutions | Fort Wayne News
Pennsylvania’s rural communities are facing a housing emergency as aging homes crumble and new construction can’t keep up—leaving over 1.4 million households…
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Fort Wayne's New Homeless Center Debate | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s mayor is rallying the community for a crucial public forum on her proposed Anchor Resource Center—set for Monday, August 24th at the Grand Wayne…
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Purdue Fort Wayne Unveils New Student Housing | Fort Wayne News
Purdue Fort Wayne just dropped a major housing upgrade with the grand opening of Trace, a sleek 176-apartment complex housing 601 students — complete with gym…
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Chicago Community Rejects Tech Park | Fort Wayne News
Chicago’s South Side is erupting over a half-billion-dollar tech park project, with community groups accusing it of being a sneaky data center that threatens…
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Allegheny County Property Reassessment Ordered | Fort Wayne News
Allegheny County is finally getting forced to reassess property values after a state court order — a long-overdue move that could reshape tax fairness for…
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Purdue Fort Wayne’s New Student Housing | Fort Wayne News
Purdue Fort Wayne just dropped a massive student housing bombshell with The Trace—a 200,000-square-foot complex offering 176 apartments and 601 beds to crush…
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Purdue PFW Unveils New Student Housing | Fort Wayne News
Purdue Fort Wayne just dropped a massive student housing bomb: The Trace, a 200K-square-foot complex with 176 apartments for over 600 students. Built to ease…
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Fatal Semi Crash on US 30 | Fort Wayne News
A deadly multi-vehicle pile-up on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, left one semi-truck driver dead after a third rig failed to stop and rear-ended two…
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A Book to Help Kids Understand Dementia | Fort Wayne News
A heartwarming new children’s book, “The Memory Garden,” helps families gently navigate Alzheimer’s and dementia by following a girl named Stella and her…
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Tragic U.S. 30 Semi Crash Claims Driver | Fort Wayne News
A fatal crash on U.S. 30 near Pierceton claimed the life of 65-year-old semi driver Richard Bacorn after his rig slammed into two stopped trucks—luckily, the…
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Wrestling For Warriors Raises Hope | Fort Wayne News
Wrestling For Warriors brought the heat to the PSM Icehouse with ‘Battle for the Brave Reborn,’ a powerful event born from heartbreak and hope. Started by…
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Major Road Work Coming to Allen County | Fort Wayne News
Drivers in Allen County, Indiana, brace for major road work starting Monday, August 17th on State Road 930 and US 30 near I-469. INDOT will be there for about…
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Illinois Workers Comp Law Sparks Debate | Fort Wayne News
Illinois just enacted House Bill 5228—a controversial new law that’s sparking alarm among workers’ comp reform advocates. Critics fear it could undo recent…
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Heather Headley Brings Broadway to Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News
Heather Headley, Grammy and Tony winner and star of Sweet Magnolias, is returning to Fort Wayne for her second annual free masterclass—offering 25 high…
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Fort Wayne's Camera Vote and Privacy | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s city council faces a pivotal vote on August 25th over funding for the Flock camera program — a surveillance system sparking fierce debate about…
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Inflation Still Rising Despite July Dip | Fort Wayne News
Inflation’s cooling slightly month-to-month, but year-over-year prices are still climbing—3.4% nationally and 3.5% in the Midwest. Core inflation, excluding…
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Illinois Fairgrounds Get Major Upgrade | Fort Wayne News
Illinois is pouring serious cash into its historic State Fairgrounds—nearly $200 million over the last few years—with this year’s budget alone earmarking $15.5…
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Julie Hill Takes Helm at Arts United | Fort Wayne News
Julie Hill, a visionary with over three decades in music education and nonprofit leadership, is set to become president and CEO of Arts United of Greater Fort…
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Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Amid Economic Calm | Fort Wayne News
Mortgage rates dipped just four basis points to 6.59%—a tiny but welcome stablization after July’s rollercoaster. Inflation cooled slightly to 3.4%, aligning…
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Fort Wayne Man Convicted After DNA Evidence | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Stephen Bush, 41, was found guilty on six counts after skipping his trial—DNA evidence proved damning, with a one-in-a-trillion match. The jury…
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AES Indiana Demands Rate Review Pause | Fort Wayne News
AES Indiana is pushing to halt the state utility commission’s review of its recent $71 million rate hike, arguing that the commission’s legitimacy is now in…
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Illinois Insurance Rate Reform Takes Effect | Fort Wayne News
Illinois is cracking down on auto and homeowners insurance rate hikes starting July 1, 2027, forcing companies to justify increases with real data—or face…
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Americans Struggle with Rising Costs | Fort Wayne News
Americans are reeling from soaring costs that stretch far beyond gas prices—57% say fuel is too expensive, but it’s the ripple effect on groceries, car…
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Yochum Out, Ellington Unopposed | Fort Wayne News
Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum’s Democratic Senate bid collapses after a last-minute paperwork snafu, handing Republican Jeff Ellington an unopposed November race…
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Texas Homes Attracting Global Buyers | Fort Wayne News
Texas is booming with international homebuyers—especially from Mexico and India—driven by affordability, strong economy, and quality of life. Sixty-two percent…
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Indiana Disability Waivers Under Fire | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s new disability waiver assessment tool, interRAI, has triggered a firestorm after causing a six percent denial spike—up from under one percent—raising…
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Former Antitrust Officials Reconsider Merger Opposition | Fort Wayne News
Four ex-federal antitrust chiefs are sounding the alarm — not to block, but to reframe — the $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, arguing that…
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Ohio Outpaces Michigan Economically | Fort Wayne News
Ohio’s crushing Michigan in the economic race, with CNBC naming it the top state for business and a Michigan think tank admitting Ohio is “eating their lunch.”…
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John Metzinger Steps Down as Citilink CEO | Fort Wayne News
John Metzinger is stepping down as CEO of Citilink after five transformative years, leaving in mid-October to be closer to family and take on a new transit…
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Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens | Fort Wayne News
A new report reveals that over $81 billion in federal housing funds for California since 2015 hasn’t made homes more affordable—prices surged 82% while incomes…
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Indiana Floods and Derechos Hit Hard | Fort Wayne News
Indiana’s still under a statewide disaster emergency as historic flooding and a devastating derecho wreak havoc across the state, leaving roads submerged…
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Pipe Repair Closes Hillegas & Ardmore | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne drivers, brace yourselves—road closures are hitting Hillegas Road and Ardmore Avenue starting Tuesday as City Utilities tackles a repeatedly failing…
- Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
One Pill Can Change Everything | Fort Wayne News
One pill can be all it takes — that’s the chilling message behind the city’s new opioid crisis PSAs, hitting TV and social media to warn parents and teens…
- Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Navy Orders $22.9B for Tomahawk Missiles | Fort Wayne News
The U.S. Navy just handed Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to massively ramp up Tomahawk cruise missile production—aiming for over 1,000 per year—to fuel…
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Twenty-Year-Old Charged After Fifty-Round Shooting | Fort Wayne News
A 20-year-old named Ta Eh is locked up without bond after cops say he fired over 50 rounds into a home in April 2026—bullet holes and shell casings everywhere…
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WANE 15 Going Dark Tonight | Fort Wayne News
WANE 15 is going dark after the 11 p.m. news to fix transmitter damage from recent storms—expect tests starting around 11:35 p.m. lasting about two hours. If…
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Foster Parents Get Mileage Relief | Fort Wayne News
Foster parents in Louisiana are getting a much-needed reprieve—medical mileage reimbursements stay active until the end of the year as the state pauses its…
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HeroHouse Pediatrics Brings Virtual Care to Indiana | Fort Wayne News
A new virtual pediatric care hub, HeroHouse Pediatrics, just launched in Indiana—offering on-demand visits for everything from colds to ADHD and depression…
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Millions Missed Out on Safety Net Help | Fort Wayne News
A new Urban Institute tool reveals a shocking nationwide gap: millions of people eligible for critical safety net programs like SNAP, housing aid, and tax…
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Millions Missed Out on Safety Net Help | Fort Wayne News
A new Urban Institute tool reveals a shocking nationwide gap: millions of people eligible for critical safety net programs like SNAP, housing aid, and tax…
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Leesburg Road Changes Start Tuesday | Fort Wayne News
Drivers, brace for change on Leesburg Road—major traffic shifts begin Tuesday, August 18th, with flashing signals at the new West Jefferson & St. Francis Drive…
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Georgia Farm Crisis and Recovery | Fort Wayne News
Georgia’s $70 billion agriculture industry is reeling from hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts—27 farms went bankrupt last year alone, and Hurricane Helene…
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Fort Wayne's Anchor Resource Center | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne is launching the Anchor Resource Center to fight homelessness head-on, with Mayor Sharon Tucker rallying community support and securing foundation…
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Fort Wayne's New Shelter Plan | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne is set to launch a new low-barrier shelter, the Anchor Resource Center, designed to serve up to 150 people daily—including families and couples—with…
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St Francis Drive Construction Update | Fort Wayne News
Traffic chaos ahead on the west side of Fort Wayne as crews tackle the big St. Francis Drive project—formerly Leesburg Road Extension—with major lane closures…
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Fort Wayne Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s in turmoil after a 47-year-old man, Steven Shannon, faces attempted murder charges for allegedly stabbing someone at his ex-girlfriend’s home. He…
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Citilink CEO Steps Down Gracefully | Fort Wayne News
Citilink’s CEO John Metzinger is stepping down in mid-October after five years of transformative leadership, transitioning to a role closer to home while…
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Indiana Tech Celebrates 100 Years | Fort Wayne News
Indiana Tech kicks off its 100th anniversary year with the Class of 2030—freshmen hitting campus just as the school celebrates a century of education. Welcome…
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Sean Astin to Support Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | Fort Wayne News
Sean Astin, beloved star of “The Goonies,” “Lord of the Rings,” and “Stranger Things,” is bringing his charm and message on mental health to Fort Wayne for a…
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Michigan Schools Funding Crisis | Fort Wayne News
Michigan’s schools are grappling with a funding crisis as rising costs, shrinking student populations, and growing student needs collide—despite record…
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Fort Wayne Honors Jacob Klotz | Fort Wayne News
In Fort Wayne, Indiana, friends and neighbors gathered in Jacob Klotz’s former workplace parking lot to honor his vibrant, joyful spirit and raise funds for…
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Fort Wayne’s Open Streets This Sunday | Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne’s Open Streets is back this Sunday — transform Calhoun Street into a vibrant, car-free block party from noon to 4 PM, with over 130 groups ready to…