The Indiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place overnight with the New Haven Police Department. New Haven Police were responding to a domestic battery call, around 11 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27, in the 6000 block of Moeller Road. The officers entered the home and tried to place a man into custody. in custody. During the incident, two officers were injured by a knife. At least one officer fired their gun, killing the man. The injured officers were taken to a Fort Wayne hospital ..read more

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – A Waterloo man has been arrested after an investigation into child sex crimes. Detectives with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 42-year-old Thomas E. Sellers in Waterloo Thursday morning. The arrest came after an investigation that stemmed from multiple cyber tips received from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.  Thomas was transferred to the DeKalb County Jail where he faces initial felony charges of Possession of Child Pornography and Voyeurism ..read more

STATEWIDE, Ind. (WOWO) – Aspiring law enforcement officers have an extended opportunity to join the esteemed ranks of the Indiana State Police as the deadline for applications to the 86th Recruit Academy has been pushed back. The Indiana State Police (ISP) is actively seeking qualified candidates to join its esteemed ranks, announcing an extension to the application deadline for the 86th Recruit Academy. This extension provides aspiring law enforcement officers with additional time to embark on a rewarding career path within the state’s premier law enforcement agency. Individuals interested i ..read more

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne TinCaps in collaboration with PNC Bank will continue its program “Going To Bat for Small Business” for the 2024 season. The program will provide an opportunity for small businesses to be selected from a pool of peers for their business accomplishments and positive community impact in northern Indiana. Two businesses will be chosen as the 2024 winners and recognized this summer with hospitality and marketing assets valued at over $8,000 for each winner. Last season’s winners were Kanela Blended Drinks, Coffee and Bites and Standing Ovation Performance Ap ..read more

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Tech giant Google is set to significantly boost its presence in the Midwest with a $2 billion investment in a new data center in Fort Wayne, alongside unveiling initiatives to promote clean energy integration and job development. Google’s expansion into Fort Wayne marks a substantial investment in the region’s technological infrastructure. The data center is expected to play a vital role in supporting Google’s AI advancements and strengthening its Google Cloud services. Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, pointing out the posit ..read more

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – An Ohio man has been taken into custody after a warrant was issued after sexual abuse allegations. It started on February 14, 2024 when the Fort Wayne Police Department was informed of allegations that 37-year-old Cody James Jenkins was sexually abusing minor children. Detective Eric Krull with the FWPD and Detective Michelle Brown from the FWPD Crimes Against Persons Section were both assigned to the case, with Detective Brown as the lead detective in the case. Detective Brown submitted her case to the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.  A warrant was then issued ..read more

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – WOWO is gearing up for the 3rd Annual “Penny Pitch ‘N’ Putt Golf Outing”, Thursday, July 25th, at Autumn Ridge Golf Course. Everyone is invited to join the WOWO staff to play in a scramble format with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Early bird registration is $100 per golfer, or $400 for a foursome, with proceeds going to the 2024 Penny Pitch recipient. This year’s recipient will be announced in June. This year’s Penny Pitch will be the 77th anniversary of the longest running local charity benefitting area families. For more information and to register, head to this link ..read more