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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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AEP extends comment period for I&M's 765-kv transmission line project
The plan would extend new high-voltage transmission lines from Wells County to the Michigan state line. Residents can continue to submit comments until Nov. 13.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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2026 Voter Guide: Public Questions
Indiana voters this November will get to vote on two public questions.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Two-day mega-fest salutes 10 years of community connection in living color
Art This Way is celebrating a decade of transforming downtown through vibrant public art with a two-day mega-fest along Broadway between Jefferson Boulevard and Swinney Avenue this Friday and Saturday.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Two-day mega-fest salutes 10 years of community connection in living color
Art This Way is celebrating a decade of transforming downtown through vibrant public art with a two-day mega-fest along Broadway between Jefferson Boulevard and Swinney Avenue this Friday and Saturday.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Boyfriend convicted of murder in 2024 fatal stabbing of well-known local attorney
It only took an Allen County Superior Court jury 30 minutes Thursday to convict 62-year-old Charles Calvert of murdering Marcia Linsky in 2024.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Voter registration deadline Oct. 5
Early voting in all Indiana counties will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 3rd Congressional District
Northeast Indiana voters in the state's 3rd Congressional District will choose between two candidates this November to represent them nationally.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Allen County Sheriff seeks the termination of veteran deputy
Sheriff Troy Hershberger says Cpl. Ben Fries has made statements that make light of officer-involved shootings and could put the department in legal jeopardy. The four-count complaint filed with the Allen County Sheriff Merit Board came after an internal investigation.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Allen County Health Department investigating potential measles exposure at Fort Wayne Zoo
Officials warn everyone who was at the zoo on Sunday, Sept. 27, between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to check their MMR vaccination status and watch for symptoms within the next 21 days.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Indiana is investigating why NIPSCO customers went weeks without power
State utility regulators will investigate NIPSCO’s preparation and response to August storms that knocked out power for more than 387,000 customers in Northwest Indiana.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Allen County has first documented measles case in 2026
The case, identified Thursday, is one of 19 now identified by the Indiana Department of Health.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Who & What: September 25, 2026
The Allen County Health Department confirmed one case of measles Thursday afternoon. U.S. Department of Energy invests in improving Indiana's energy grid. Five Indianapolis police officers charged for misusing Flock cameras.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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‘Super Live and Local’ celebrates Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods through art, music and community
WBOI is closing out the season finale of Live and Local at the Landing with “Super Live and Local,” a special collaboration with the City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods. The event will feature live music, local artists creating neighborhood-inspired works, interactive activities, and a chance for residents to connect, share stories and celebrate their communities.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Measles cases identified in Northeast Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health has identified two of the state's 17 confirmed cases of the measles in Adams County.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Fort Wayne City Council delays decision on data center moratorium
The vote to delay came after a number of amendments to Councilwoman Rohli Booker's original legislation.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Funayūrei delivers genre‑bending synthwave set at Live and Local at The Landing
Fort Wayne duo Funayūrei, vocalist Mandy Kawa and multi‑instrumentalist Rob Parker, brought their cinematic, synth‑driven sound to Live and Local at The Landing, giving a performance that blended nostalgia, vulnerability, and dance‑floor energy.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Google says it needs more emergency generators at its Fort Wayne data center
The tech company is asking IDEM to approve an additional 228 diesel generators. Its initial request when the facility was built was just 34 generators.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Indiana State Police wants help with 2015 LaGrange County cold case
The 2015 shooting of Rocky Swihart left him with serious injuries. ISP's Cold Case Unit is looking for any tip to help solve the case.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Fort Wayne band director named 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Homestead High School band director Jason Witzigreuter has received Indiana’s highest teacher honor for 2027.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Indiana could take over coal ash regulation from the EPA
Indiana could soon take over some coal waste permitting from the federal government, part of an effort to deregulate at the federal level.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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healing with harmony: how Music for a Mission supports women in recovery
Music for a Mission will be a concert dedicated to supporting YWCA Northeast Indiana’s addiction recovery program for women.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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A guide to Wendell Berry's writing, from Kentucky writers
Amid renewed interest in Wendell Berry's work after his death, Kentucky writers chart a path into his written word for the uninitiated.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Fort Wayne City Council sends $1 million in Legacy funding to southside housing development
Victory Gardens will offer a variety of housing styles for purchase at a price range between $186,000 and $325,000.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Fort Wayne city councilwoman introduces ordinances to rein in future data center development
Councilwoman Rohli Booker introduced new ordinances that will create an advisory committee to look at "resource-intensive developments, as well as one that would put a year-long moratorium on new data center construction.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Pearl Arts kicks off third year and concert season with special musical offering
If you’re looking for a special bit of live-music heaven, Pearl Arts’ second-annual PianoFest Sunday afternoon is a joyful celebration of the instrument and the four talented musicians coming together to perform it.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Indiana gas tax suspension extended for another 30 days
Gov. Mike Braun is extending his suspension of both the state’s gas usage and excise tax for another 30 days until Oct. 6.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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FWPD asks for public input, opinions on how it is perceived
The Fort Wayne Police Department unveiled an Engage portal this week which they hope will help them guide future communications.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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Fort Wayne's proposed Anchor Resource Center fails in council vote
The 5-3 vote by Fort Wayne's City Council came after weeks of Mayor Sharon Tucker's attempts to address issues raised by the Republicans on the council. They voted no anyway.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Fort Wayne's Flock cameras are offline and coming down
FWPD Chief P.J. Smith announced Monday that the department will not pursue smaller contracts after the city council voted to cancel its contract with FLOCK. He also said the 36 cameras are now offline and will be removed soon.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Local synthwave group "Funayuri" performs music to which you can "cry or dance"
The group will be performing Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at Live and Local At the Landing. Their sound is a self-described mix of The Cure and Janet Jackson.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Music festival celebrates 50 years of homegrown bluegrass traditions
Everything seems to be coming up bluegrass, including the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Associations 50th Anniversary celebration at the Tri-State Labor Day Bluegrass Festival in Kendallville.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Fort Wayne police say debate over the Flock LPRs is not over
Even though Fort Wayne City Council canceled the contract, the police department wants to find a way to keep using the cameras they say are a valuable tool to solve crimes.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Indiana part of $17B Meta settlement over social media's impact on kids
Indiana will receive at least a $300-million portion of a settlement with Meta, which owns Facebook, as part of a national lawsuit over the harm the company has done to children.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Fort Wayne City Council rejects Flock camera contract
The city's contract came up for renewal earlier in the summer, and after weeks of study and public comment, the council voted 8-0 to discontinue the use of the license plate readers. Councilman Dr. Scott Myers was absent.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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City of Fort Wayne hosts public hearing on proposed homeless resource center, majority of comments in favor
Held at the request of the Republicans on city council, Monday evening's hearing featured an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed Anchor Resource Center and why 333 E. Washington Boulevard was chosen. Those in attendance also had the opportunity to ask questions and offer their opinion.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Getting in the race: Hoosier Dems find record numbers up and down ballot
A record number of Democrats are running for office around the state this year and many in Allen County have launched campaigns for the first time.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Allen County recertified as a StormReady community
All of Northeast Indiana's counties have the title, which is bestowed by the National Weather Service to indicate preparedness for severe weather.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Fort Wayne's latest public artwork getting set to go with the flow
The city’s Public Art Commission and Art This Way are making sure that things are flowing smoothly down at the 77 Steps Alleyway with a new and exciting overhead kinetic light sculpture, titled Flow, inspired by Fort Wayne’s rivers.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Google donates over $1 million to Fort Wayne City Utilities
The donation is part of a $10 million gift from the company throughout the state to support water and infrastructure.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Flock camera opposition dominate public comment in Tuesday's Fort Wayne City Council meeting
Tuesday's council meeting was the last one before the Fort Wayne City Council is set to vote whether to renew the contract for the automatic license plate reading cameras.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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City of Fort Wayne to host public forum on proposed homeless resource center
The event will be held next week at the Grand Wayne Center. The Republicans on Fort Wayne's City Council refuse to move forward with discussion on the project until a formal public forum is held.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Originals, covers, and creative flair: Anthony Giraldi delivers dynamic performance at the landing
Anthony Giraldi and Friends lit up Live and Local with originals, classic covers, and funk‑infused instrumentals, keeping audiences dancing as Giraldi’s guitar‑driven storytelling shone throughout the night.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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75K Northwest Indiana residents still without power as storm recovery continues
Recovery efforts continue in Northwest Indiana after last week's severe storms. The National Weather Service confirmed the storms produced two tornadoes in the towns of St. John and Munster on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Braun activates National Guard, Trump approves aid, as flooding forces evacuations
Indiana officials say the federal money will support emergency response across the state.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Arts United names new CEO
Julie Hill will replace Dan Ross, who is retiring, late next month.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Free on-line Euchre Game brings card nights and family fun "back to the table"
If you miss those weekly card-playing nights around the dining room table in this fast-paced world we live in, get ready! LaGrange County developer Brett Hahn has launched Euchre Mate, the first free online Euchre game ever built in Indiana.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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Fort Wayne Zoo welcomes giraffe calf to herd
The baby male giraffe was born earlier this week and is expected to make his way to the outdoor enclosure in the coming weeks.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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City council declines to move up discussion on homeless center
A 5-3 vote decided to keep the proposal on the docket for September.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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Indiana releases IREAD, ILEARN student test results, setting stage for school A-F grades
Nearly 89% of Indiana third graders passed IREAD in 2026, the highest rate in eight years, but state officials say the new ILEARN scores cannot be compared with previous years.
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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Churubusco students win national archery titles
Smith-Green Community Schools is home to a school-wide archery program. Earlier this summer, the students won the national championship in their division of the National Archery In The Schools Program.
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