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Winter storm hits Indiana and Ohio

Annie Ilnicki — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:58:20 GMT

Snowfall has picked up in parts of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio as a storm system continues to make its way through the Midwest.

Semi truck slides off road, rolls

Annie Ilnicki — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:04:57 GMT

A semi truck slid off I-469 Tuesday morning and rolled on its side. Police were called to the intersection of I-469 and S.R. 37 just after 11:00 a.m.

Bob Knight to speak at Trine in May

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:32:17 GMT

Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight will return to the state this spring to be the commencement speaker at Trine University.

Former IU player appears in court

Matt McCutcheon — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:26:13 GMT

A well-known former basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers and current IU Men’s Basketball radio color commentator appeared in Allen County Superior Court Tuesday morning.

Fairfield Casa's closing this month

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:04:20 GMT

Casa D'Angelo's on Fairfield Ave. will close its doors later this month, making it the second south side restaurant in the past week to announce its closure.

Schools make tough decision to close

Chris Hopper — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:19:26 GMT

When winter storms are forecast people want to know if school is going to be delayed or canceled. Many times the decision is tough and it goes right down to the wire.

Choir preps for prestigious performance

Drew Blair — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:45:22 GMT

Fort Wayne's Voices of Unity Youth Choir will represent the United States during the 2010 World Choir Games in China.

Purcell to net 28K despite resigning

Janice Allen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:28:56 GMT

Greg Purcell has stepped down from his position as Fort Wayne's Deputy Mayor, but he isn't walking away from his salary. Purcell will earn close to $30,000 over a three month transition period, despite suddenly resigning last week to take care of family in Michigan.

100 Years of Scouting

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:47:23 GMT

Here in northeast Indiana and around the nation special events are planned to celebrate.

Dealer to stay open 24 hours for recall

Matt McCutcheon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:44:55 GMT

The nationwide Toyota dealer is hitting home in Fort Wayne, where Fort Wayne Toyota reports a substantial surge in the number of vehicles coming through as part of the nationwide recall.

Teacher arrested for sexual misconduct

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:24:42 GMT

An Angola woman has been arrested on a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor. Dawn Marie Schwartzengraber is a teacher at a high school in Michigan and it's alleged she's had sex with a male student there for the past two years.

Super Bowl most watched TV show ever

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:55:29 GMT

The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history.

Another snowstorm headed toward IN

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:05:32 GMT

Forecasters say strong low pressure is expected to bring snow starting Monday night and continuing through Tuesday night. More than six inches of snow are possible by Tuesday morning.

Colts fans left heartbroken over loss

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:29:57 GMT

Colts fans packed area bars to watch the big game - but were left heartbroken, Sunday.

Two Koreas meet at border

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:45:46 GMT

A senior Chinese envoy was in North Korea on Monday on a mission to persuade the reclusive state to rejoin nuclear disarmament talks, reports said, while officials from the two Koreas met in the North to discuss restarting joint tour programs.

Manning, Colts can't muster comeback

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:51:19 GMT

Peyton Manning spent the whole season building toward a Super Bowl crown, a win that certainly would put him among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Saints win first Super Bowl 31-17

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:51:29 GMT

The New Orleans Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal the Super Bowl, rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night.

Cops warn Super Bowl partygoers, hosts

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:58:54 GMT

The Indianapolis Colts' appearance in Sunday's Super Bowl has restaurants around the state stocking up and police cautioning fans and party hosts to take it easy on alcohol.

Freeney sits out, Wayne in Indy workout

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:29:05 GMT

Indianapolis Colts star Dwight Freeney watched the final workout of Super Bowl week from a golf cart, and it's still uncertain whether the defensive end will play Sunday.

Cops ID victim shot in car

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:21:07 GMT

Fort Wayne Police have identified a man that was shot while being robbed in a car Saturday night.

Update: Standoff ends peacefully

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:42:08 GMT

Fort Wayne police were at a standoff with a man threatening to commit suicide for more than four hours Saturday.

Leary no longer in Allen County jail

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:53:17 GMT

Former Indiana University basketball player Todd Leary is accused in connection with an ex-business partner's multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.

Treasure Hunters Roadshow in Fort Wayne

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:46:16 GMT

People can bring their old collectibles to the Treasure Hunter Roadshow in Fort Wayne this week.

USF players honor slain assit. coach

Aishah Hasnie — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:03:28 GMT

The University of Saint Francis womens basketball team honored its slain coach, Amy Meyer, Saturday.

Obama, GOP sparring over job creation

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:59:35 GMT

Republicans sparred with President Barack Obama in their Saturday media addresses over proposals to create jobs, further evidence of the difficulty of bipartisan solutions to the nation's pressing problems.

Gov. supports school start delay

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:45:58 GMT

Gov. Mitch Daniels said he'd sign legislation that would prevent most schools from starting classes before Labor Day if the General Assembly approves the proposal.

Snow piles up, paralyzing D.C.

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:40:08 GMT

A blizzard battered the Mid-Atlantic region Saturday, with emergency crews struggling to keep pace with the heavy, wet snow that has piled up on roadways, toppled trees and left thousands without electricity.

Ind. meth labs jumped 24% in 2009

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:26:40 GMT

Indiana police agencies report seizing 24 percent more methamphetamine labs during 2009 than they did the year before, with the greatest concentration remaining in the state's northeastern counties.

Colts mania strikes Fort Wayne

Chris Hopper — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:34:43 GMT

The Indianapolis Colts are getting ready for Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. In the meantime, fans in Fort Wayne are finding their own way to prepare for the big day.

Shooting victim was inside car

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:09:40 GMT

Fort Wayne police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon on Holton Avenue.