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Two big-hearted fundraisers just delivered more than $130,000 to help families with sick children in Fort Wayne. Local McDonald's customers and 70 chefs teamed up to support Ronald McDonald House Charities in separate events.
Job seekers in Fort Wayne are finding more opportunities than ever as unemployment plummets to just 2.5%, creating a workers' market. The drop from 3.7% last year means nearly 3,000 fewer people are out of work in the region.
Wayne City High School celebrated its Class of 2026 graduates with special recognition for students chosen by their peers for outstanding character. Two seniors earned top honors for leadership and citizenship in a ceremony that highlighted the values this community holds dear.
Fort Wayne is bringing back its beloved Fourth of July parade after the Three Rivers Festival's cancellation last year ended a 50-year tradition. Veteran parade organizers are rallying to pull off the celebration in just 80 days.
Fort Wayne's job market is booming with nearly 3,000 new positions filled in the past year. Now, a massive $200 million state investment is tackling the biggest barrier keeping parents from those opportunities.
Humane Fort Wayne is calling for volunteers to brighten the days of shelter cats waiting for adoption at two local PetSmart stores. Just one day a week can help these felines stay happy and socialized.
Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley took golf education to a whole new level by suiting up in a full bear costume to break down one of professional golf's toughest stretches. The playful segment brought humor and personality to explaining the notoriously difficult "Bear Trap" holes at the Cognizant Classic.
Volunteers in Fort Wayne donated over 122,000 hours of service in 2025, creating $4.2 million in economic impact while fighting loneliness and strengthening community bonds. Their work keeps essential services running across northeast Indiana.
Fort Wayne's unemployment dropped to 3.4% with 3,000 more people working, and a new $200 million state investment is about to remove the biggest barrier keeping families from joining them. Indiana just reopened childcare funding that could help 14,000 children get spots, connecting parents to paychecks they've been missing.
Tamyra Kelly celebrated a decade since her breast cancer diagnosis, turning her survival into a mission to help others. Her message of hope and advocacy is reaching women across Fort Wayne.
A new volunteer-run garden in Wayne, New Jersey will grow fresh produce exclusively for neighbors facing food insecurity. Thanks to a $5,000 grant and community support, the garden next to the Wayne Township Community Center will supply the local food pantry with healthy vegetables.
Father of 10 and self-made comedy star Kountry Wayne built an empire on clean humor and real family stories, proving authenticity wins. His new special "Nostalgia" brings gut-busting laughs without controversy or cursing.
Eleven elementary students in Vincennes, Indiana turned Valentine's Day candy sales into life-changing support for hospital patients. The Riley Elementary Student Council donated $100 to their local infusion center and 20 books to newborn babies.
Riley Tate shattered Purdue Fort Wayne's 1000-meter record during her senior day celebration, capping her college career with a performance that will inspire future Mastodons. Her record-breaking run kicked off a day where teammates set 12 personal bests at their home track.
When Alex Fuentes heard an alarm and saw smoke billowing from his neighbor's house, he didn't hesitate to run inside and pull an elderly man to safety. Thanks to his quick action and the response of volunteer firefighters, a potential tragedy became a story of community heroism.
A local pizzeria is offering free pizza to volunteers who help an overcrowded Ohio shelter care for more than 60 dogs. The creative partnership aims to attract new helpers while celebrating those already making a difference.
A team of volunteers in Pennsylvania is keeping thousands of pounds of plastic boat wrap out of landfills and turning it into useful products instead. The Wallenpaupack Watershed Warriors have already rescued more than 8,700 pounds of shrink wrap since April.
Purdue Fort Wayne sprinter Lillian Hurd just shattered her school's 200-meter dash record with a blazing 24.56-second finish. The sophomore has now broken two school records in less than two months.
Wayne Rooney says Pep Guardiola has transformed English football during his time at Manchester City. The legendary manager's expected departure marks the end of an era that reshaped the Premier League.
A Purdue Fort Wayne freshman just shattered his school's 600-meter record on his very first attempt. Aaron Hoffer's debut race shows what happens when raw talent meets the right moment.
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