News From Across Northeast Indiana
AEP
The plan would extend new high-voltage transmission lines from Wells County to the Michigan state line. Residents can continue to submit comments until Nov. 13.
Allen County Sheriff's Department
Support for WBOI.org comes from:
Announcements & Updates
“I support WBOI because I love the diverse music programs in the evenings, with the soul, jazz, and classical music programs. I value independent radio as a voice I can trust is not beholden to anyone”
On-Demand from Fort Wayne
Who & What: October 7, 2026
Former Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann endorses Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard. Muncie City Council votes no on “In God We Trust” vehicle decal proposal Monday night. A Louisville woman held for ICE in the Clark County jail for eight weeks has been released.
Who & What: October 6, 2026
Indiana makes nearly $13M from blackout license plates, plans to reinvest. Estimates from the Indiana FSSA say 58-thousand Hoosiers insured through HIP are not in compliance with federal Medicaid work rules set to take effect next year. Gov. Braun wants Indiana hunters to participate in an annual program to feed hungry Hoosiers.
Who & What: October 5, 2026
Marion County adopts protocol for federal agents appearing at polling places. Political polls show that the Indiana Secretary of State race is tight. Tip line for bullying, school safety concerns to launch in Indiana.
Support for WBOI.org comes from:
From WBOI News
News in Northeast Indiana
Happening in Fort Wayne
-
Early voting in all Indiana counties will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6. -
Sheriff Troy Hershberger says Cpl. Ben Fries has made statements that make light of officer-involved shootings and could put the department in legal jeopardy. The four-count complaint filed with the Allen County Sheriff Merit Board came after an internal investigation. -
Officials warn everyone who was at the zoo on Sunday, Sept. 27, between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to check their MMR vaccination status and watch for symptoms within the next 21 days. -
Art This Way is celebrating a decade of transforming downtown through vibrant public art with a two-day mega-fest along Broadway between Jefferson Boulevard and Swinney Avenue this Friday and Saturday. -
State utility regulators will investigate NIPSCO’s preparation and response to August storms that knocked out power for more than 387,000 customers in Northwest Indiana. -
The case, identified Thursday, is one of 19 now identified by the Indiana Department of Health.
News from Across Indiana
Happening in Indiana
-
State officials are warning that tens of thousands are noncompliant with the Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in January. It could lead to major disenrollments. -
Indiana has sold nearly 400,000 blackout license plates since 2025. Gov. Mike Braun says it will bring nearly $13 million back to the BMV. -
Purdue University is leading an expedition to determine if an object identified by satelitte is the wreckage of Earhart's plane.
October 14th at The Fairfield. Sponsored by Lake City Bank with the proceeds to benefit WBOI.
More Local Stories
From WBOI Music
Latest
From WBOI Music
-
With the Fort Wayne Phil currently looking for a new music director, Saturday night's concern was conducted by the South Bend Symphony's Alastair Willis. -
This spring and summer, WBOI is showcasing five local artists from Northeast Indiana in a series of interviews and during Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and here on WBOI.org. Arthur Black, WBOI’s Amplify All for September. -
Fort Wayne duo Funayūrei, vocalist Mandy Kawa and multi‑instrumentalist Rob Parker, brought their cinematic, synth‑driven sound to Live and Local at The Landing, giving a performance that blended nostalgia, vulnerability, and dance‑floor energy.
Support for WBOI.org comes from:
More Local Music
