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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ABC21) -- One person is dead and another was hurt in a shooting Saturday night on Fort Wayne's southeast side. It all started just before midnight when several people called 911 reporting shots fired in the area of 1200 Lillie Street. When officers arrived on scene, they found a male victim near the intersection of Lewis and Lillie Street suffering from gunshot wounds. That's when officers learned that another shooting victim was involved in a ca... More>>
Prosecutors and deputies spend a lot of money, time and resources - not on solving and preventing violent crimes - but on collecting child support. In fact, hundreds of millions of dollars in child support is owed to single parents just in northeast Indiana alone - money that law enforcement officials say you ultimately front some of the bill for.
It’s harvest time at Catalpa Street, where harvest entails more than lettuce and tomatoes.
A man is in critical condition after a hit and run crash early Thursday morning.
It was 28 years ago that Yvonne Marie's Antique Mall opened, but it only took six weeks to fill the store with treasures. You could easily spend an afternoon here marveling at all the wares. Even a place like this has its humble beginnings. The mall was born from an idea owner Yvonne and her husband had while on a trip...
New York financier Anthony Scaramucci is under consideration to join the Trump administration as communications director. More>>
Someone stole a Fort Wayne woman's only mode of transportation but local businesses and people are hitting the internet to fight back.
Men and women who served this nation honorably will soon get a small "thank you" for their dedication -- the ability to shop tax-free online at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.
Your blood pressure can rise when you're behind the wheel driving on busy streets or highways, including when you run across a road or intersection design that doesn't seem to add up. Lima and Till Roads in north Fort Wayne can be a source of highway headaches.
Two New Jersey residents face preliminary drug charges after they were stopped for a violation on the Indiana Toll Road.
A toy designed for teething children is being recalled because the tubes can become brittle and break into small pieces.
Photo//Steuben County Sheriff’s OfficeA Steuben County man faces charges after he allegedly failed to comply with Indiana’s Sex or Violent Offender Registry law.
Huntington's "Two EE's Winery" is getting some national attention, with its tasting room ranking among USA Today's "10 Best."
A Kendallville man and Albion woman face preliminary charges after a rash of break-ins in Northern Indiana. The Avilla Police Department said the arrest comes after police believe over 20 vehicles in three counties were broken into in a short span of time.
Two brothers convicted of murdering a Fort Wayne man learned their sentence Friday morning.
Photo//Warsaw Police DepartmentPolice arrested a man Thursday night after he allegedly robbed a pharmacy at gunpoint.
The summer of festivals continues this weekend with the arrival of the annual "Pride" celebration downtown.
O.J. Simpson will command the world's attention once more as he pleads for his freedom before parole board. More>>
CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (ABC 21) -- With a vote of 4-0-1, the Churubusco Board of Zoning Appeals gave the approval of a use-variance to allow a slaughterhouse to operate in the 3600 block of N US-33. The vacant building, which used to be a lumber and hardware store, is located between a Dollar General and a residential area. Many neighbors voiced their displeasure at the meeting. "We don't really want it in our back yards. We don't really feel like it's appropriate for that area,...
In Garrett, a locally-owned company is taking steps to change the way young people look at manufacturing as a career. It's also helping those young people change a child's life.
Two brothers convicted of murdering a Fort Wayne man will learn their fate Friday.
Still about four weeks until classes start for students with Fort Wayne Community Schools. But on Thursday, a number of district buildings were hopping with activity anyway, featuring a different kind of school work in progress.
A man was injured after being run over by an antique tractor Thursday morning.
Whether it’s on the trail, or down the road, biking is a great way to get out and enjoy the weather. However, it doesn’t come without risk, especially when you add traffic to the equation. That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and stay safe at the same time, but as with most things education is key according to Summit City Bicycle's Tim Wegner.
Distracted driving has become one of the more common causes for accidents on the road. Talking about it helps remind you to keep your eyes on the road. But showing you just how dangerous it is really puts it into perspective. Allstate's distracted driving simulator out of Grand Rapids, Michigan is rolling through Fort Wayne to help drive home the all too important message. Fort Wayne Allstate agent Paul Michaylo says, "It's almost like a drunk driver where they're w...
With the warmer weather, people are out doing yard work. There is one extra step City Utilities is asking people to do in their maintenance.
From Pride to pickles, there is plenty to do in town this weekend.
Photo//Ashley Police DepartmentA man faces preliminary felony charges after an officer noticed the vehicle he was driving had false plates.
Photo//Grant County Crime StoppersPolice are looking for your help after items were stolen from a vehicle in Southeastern Grant County.
Indiana's attorney general is warning the public about online scams that seek to convince people that their personal computers are infected with viruses.
"He had the blues really bad," said Jeanie Summerville, the mother of former NFL wide receiver and Fort Wayne native James Hardy. Hardy's body was discovered in the Maumee river near the Anthony Boulevard Bridge on June 7th. On Wednesday, the Allen County Coroner's Office ruled his death as a suicide by drowning.
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision with a car on Lima Road near the SportONE Parkview Icehouse late Wednesday afternoon.
We got a first look at the devastation inside Auburn's historic Eckhart Library after an arson fire. It will likely take longer than expected to be able to open to the public.
Fort Wayne police were on the scene of a reported shooting at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Tennessee Avenue late Wednesday afternoon.
Fort Wayne woman is now facing several charges after causing a boat to violently spin out of control at Lake Gage over the weekend.
Fort Wayne woman is now facing several charges after causing a boat to violently spin out of control at Lake Gage over the weekend.
A Miami County Sheriff's deputy was in pursuit of his cruiser Saturday morning after it got away during a traffic stop.
A Miami County Sheriff's deputy was in pursuit of his cruiser Saturday morning after it got away during a traffic stop.
The Dallas Zoo is sharing video of a gorilla that zoo officials say has a passion for splashing.
The Dallas Zoo is sharing video of a gorilla that zoo officials say has a passion for splashing.
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You never know how you're going to react until it happens to you. And in this case on live TV.
It’s a story we have been covering since last year. ABC21 is Digging Deeper into a high-profile sex crime case out of Huntington.
It’s a story we have been covering since last year. ABC21 is Digging Deeper into a high-profile sex crime case out of Huntington.
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