Fort Wayne Winter Contingency/Emergency Shelter Plan active
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (City Press Release): Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne’s winter weather plan is in place and all City...
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FWPD temporarily suspends restraint technique following training incident
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is temporarily suspending the use of a specific neck restraint technique. Fort Wayne’s NBC reports...
Allen County Commissioners approve $28,000 emergency siren assessment
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – Allen County Commissioners have unanimously approved a $28,000 assessment of the county’s emergency siren system. In a joint contract between...
15 fire safety tips to remember during Fire Prevention Week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s fire safety campaign theme is, “LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. Be aware. Fire can...
One critical after south-side shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): One man is in critical condition after a shooting on the south side of Fort Wayne yesterday evening. Fort Wayne Police...
Indiana residents can text 911 instead of calling
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four years after Indiana’s dispatch centers began adopting text-to-911 technology, residents in all 92 of the state’s counties can now send texts...
Indiana Michigan Power receives award for assistance during hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WOWO) – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) received the Emergency Assistance Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its outstanding work assisting...
How to prepare for severe weather this winter
INDIANA, (WOWO) – A drop in temperature is expected in the Hoosier State as we get closer to the holidays. It’s important to keep in...
Department of Health to distribute naloxone kits in effort to prevent opioid overdoses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health was awarded a grant from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), allowing...
Car strikes bicyclist in Kosciusko County, man in critical condition
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – A man is suffering from critical injuries after being hit while riding his bike in Kosciusko County Friday. Kosciusko County...