Man sentenced to maximum of 65 years for 2024 murder of well-known local attorneyEarly this month, Charles Calvert was convicted of stabbing Marcia Linsky to death inside her Grabill home. On Wednesday, he was sentenced to 65 years in prison. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at wboi.org
Rural Democrats work to build connections amid changing political landscapeOutside of Fort Wayne, Northeast Indiana is reliably Republican. But there are Democrats in the rural spaces, and they are working to connect with voters in the last few weeks of the midterm election cycle. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at wboi.org
Fort Wayne City Council passes 2027 budget after more than $11.5 million in cutsTuesday's vote was quick. Much of the work hammering out what they were going to eliminate occurred earlier this month. Gone was $4 million for the North River development project. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at wboi.org
Souls to the Polls to help get voters to early vote centers in Allen CountySouls to the Polls is a national movement, but it has been absent from Allen County for the past few years. It will offer free rides to anyone who needs it Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at wboi.org
Allen County Council approves fire district planWith the new emergency service set to open its doors in January, the project now awaits final approval for the state for the levy, which takes the county over its maximum. Oct 21 26October 21, 2026Article at wboi.org
No Kings: Vote Early draws hundreds to downtown Fort WayneThe latest iteration of the No Kings movement focused on voter mobilization and election protection on Saturday. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at wboi.org
Saturday's No Kings event to focus on votingSince 2025, the No Kings events have been largely focused on protests. This one is designed to encourage voter participation, particularly early voting. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at wboi.org
Man shot by FWPD has diedEarlier this week, officers responded to a mental health crisis on Fort Wayne's southeast side. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at wboi.org
Fort Wayne City Council nixes data center moratoriumThe council also failed to pass an ordinance that would have created a commission to evaluate the environmental and community impact of hyperscale developments. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at wboi.org
Fort Wayne Police officers shoot man after responding to reports of a violent mental health crisisPolice officials said the man picked up a knife while officers were on the scene. After he refused to drop it, he was shot. He remains in life-threatening condition. Oct 13 26October 13, 2026Article at wboi.org
Allen County deputy resigns after sheriff seeks firing over ‘immoral conduct’Allen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger accepted the resignation of Cpl. Ben Fries per Allen County Sheriff's Department announcment. Oct 09 26October 09, 2026Article at wboi.org
Boyfriend convicted of murder in 2024 fatal stabbing of well-known local attorneyIt only took an Allen County Superior Court jury 30 minutes Thursday to convict 62-year-old Charles Calvert of murdering Marcia Linsky in 2024. Oct 01 26October 01, 2026Article at wboi.org
Voter registration deadline Oct. 5Early voting in all Indiana counties will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6. Oct 01 26October 01, 2026Article at wboi.org
Allen County Sheriff seeks the termination of veteran deputySheriff 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. Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at wboi.org
Allen County Health Department investigating potential measles exposure at Fort Wayne ZooOfficials 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. Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at wboi.org
Allen County has first documented measles case in 2026The case, identified Thursday, is one of 19 now identified by the Indiana Department of Health. Sep 25 26September 25, 2026Article at wboi.org
Measles cases identified in Northeast IndianaThe Indiana Department of Health has identified two of the state's 17 confirmed cases of the measles in Adams County. Sep 23 26September 23, 2026Article at wboi.org
Fort Wayne City Council delays decision on data center moratoriumThe vote to delay came after a number of amendments to Councilwoman Rohli Booker's original legislation. Sep 23 26September 23, 2026Article at wboi.org
Google says it needs more emergency generators at its Fort Wayne data centerThe tech company is asking IDEM to approve an additional 228 diesel generators. Its initial request when the facility was built was just 34 generators. Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Article at wboi.org
Indiana State Police wants help with 2015 LaGrange County cold caseThe 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. Sep 18 26September 18, 2026Article at wboi.org