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Voters will have say on Fort Wayne-area casino under plan backed by lawmakers
Senate and House approve bill allowing Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties to pursue $500 million project.
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27.02.2026 23:05 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A focus on tech enterprise, leadership and the arts for youth builds confidence and growth
Believe in a Dream has been inspiring young adults to dream big, believe in themselves and not be afraid to take risks since its launch in 2010.
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27.02.2026 17:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Field Notes: February 26, 2026
Zach and Victoria discuss high school basketball and the spring schedule. Jaden Taylor tells us what the TinCaps have in store for the new year. We close with notes on the Komets, basketball, and an update on the show.
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26.02.2026 13:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Push for Fort Wayne-area casino narrowly clears state Senate
Lack of local voter referendum on allowing casino draws objections as bill advances.
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25.02.2026 23:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Citlink bus routes change on Fort Wayne's southeast side
The transit company's officials say the adjustments to routes will help sustain the service for the long term.
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25.02.2026 21:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Trump-endorsed challenger to high-ranking Republican senator ends campaign
He cited trouble organizing a campaign ahead of the May 5 primary for the District 19 seat in northeastern Indiana covering all of Adams, Blackford, Jay and Wells counties and part of Allen County.
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24.02.2026 15:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Trump-aligned immigration bill would mandate cities, schools cooperate with ICE
Indiana's Senate Bill 76, a sweeping measure to align local law enforcement and public institutions with federal immigration enforcement, remains poised for final approval despite a delay in the Senate on Thursday.
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20.02.2026 19:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Free as the eagle: Unique kids bio celebrates Harriet Tubman's legacy
Fort Wayne native Caroline Brewer has written and illustrated a unique, award-winning picture book titled Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature: A Biography in Poems.
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20.02.2026 15:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Allen County officials plan public hearings as they moved toward unified fire territory
Beginning Feb. 23, the public can participate in a series of hearings to learn more about the plan to combine Allen County's smaller fire services, territories, and districts into one unified fire and EMS district.
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20.02.2026 03:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Indiana House supports an extension of the syringe service programs with new requirements
The Indiana House of Representatives has passed a bill extending state approval for syringe services programs, adding new requirements for local programs and their participants. The bill now needs final Senate approval.
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19.02.2026 19:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Field Notes: February 19, 2026
Zach and Victoria discuss Carroll girls' swimming at state finals, before catching up on basketball. Is another Indiana city joining the race for the Bears? We close with notes on the Komets and more.
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19.02.2026 13:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
ICE detainee dies at Miami Correctional in Indiana
An ICE detainee has died while in custody at the Miami Correctional Facility north of Kokomo in Indiana.
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18.02.2026 19:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
PFW's Shakespearean shake-up a farce to be reckoned with
John O’Connell, Dean of Purdue Fort Wayne’s College of Visual and Performing Arts is “shaking up Shakespeare” before his retirement in June, with a clever farce opening Friday called The Taming of the Shrew: The March for the Vote.
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18.02.2026 19:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Lawmakers quietly advance plan to reduce early voting days
Lawmakers quietly added a new provision to a bill on Monday that would cut early voting days nearly in half in Indiana.
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17.02.2026 16:39 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Young creatives bring a new look at Neverland to the stage
Fort Wayne Youtheatre is gearing up for a fresh take on a classic literary adventure with its upcoming production of Peter Pan & Wendy, which opens on Feb. 20.
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13.02.2026 19:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Night to Shine Marks 10 Years of Celebration, Inclusion and Community
Planning committee member Kim Jones shares how Night to Shine, the global Tim Tebow Foundation event, brings hundreds of volunteers together to create an unforgettable prom experience honoring individuals with disabilities of all ages.
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13.02.2026 19:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Former Allen County Commissioner Linda Bloom has died
Bloom served in a number of elected positions, and was the first woman elected to the Allen County Board of Commissioners in 1994.
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13.02.2026 00:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
‘We will be forced to close our doors.’ Bill regulating hemp products receives industry pushback
Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close.
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12.02.2026 17:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Field Notes: February 12, 2026
Zach and Victoria catch up on girls' and boys' high school basketball, before recapping a historic sectional performance by Carroll girls' swimming. We get the latest on the effort to attract the Bears to Indiana, before notes on the Komets, Pacers, and more.
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12.02.2026 13:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Indiana Senate sends ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ child supervision bill to governor
The Indiana Senate voted 48-0 on House Bill 1035, one of the first of the 2026 session to reach the governor. It remained unchanged from the version approved 93-0 by the House in January.
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11.02.2026 22:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
IU announces Bob Knight statue while honoring 1976 national champions
IU honored its undefeated 1975–76 national championship team at halftime of Monday night's game while announcing plans for a Bob Knight statue at Assembly Hall.
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11.02.2026 19:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Indiana bill tightens school gun penalties, eases adult court rule
A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools.
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11.02.2026 16:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
City of Fort Wayne leaders hold forum for immigration questions
The panel of city leaders included an immigration lawyer to offer some direct legal advice in dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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09.02.2026 20:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Black Violin’s Kev Marcus talks 'Full Circle' Tour ahead of Feb. 12 show at The Clyde
The Grammy-nominated duo brings its Full Circle tour to Fort Wayne, blending classical and hip-hop while reflecting on 20 years of music, impact, and representation.
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09.02.2026 19:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Indiana's 2026 primary: Who's running for congressional and legislative seats
This year, all nine U.S. House seats, all 100 Indiana House seats and half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats will be on ballots.
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09.02.2026 17:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Legendary Trainhoppers all aboard to celebrate Embassy's Down the Line 20
Fort Wayne’s iconic Embassy Theatre is celebrating its 20th Down the Line concert on Feb. 21 with a special show featuring five local bands, each paying tribute to a different era of music.
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06.02.2026 17:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'Hailey’s Law' and Bears Stadium key issues as session hits final stretch
Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) discussed key legislative priorities as lawmakers head into the back half of the session. “Hailey’s Law” and a new Bears Stadium were top of the list.
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06.02.2026 15:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Confusion over paperwork handling has Indiana candidates scrambling
According to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Secretary of State Diego Morales defends his office as following state law.
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05.02.2026 21:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three candidates file for upcoming Allen County Superior court vacancy
The seat has been long-held by Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull, who announced she is retiring at the end of her term in December.
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04.02.2026 21:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bill for relocating casino clears Indiana House
Four counties would be able to host the casino
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03.02.2026 23:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
