Category Archives: WBTU Local News (Imported)

Bluffton-Harrison Schools ban "politics" from classrooms
BLUFFTON, Ind. (ADAMS) – School kids in Bluffton-Harrison schools will see a lot fewer ‘controversial topics’ in their classrooms. On Monday, the school board approved a new policy a...
Joey Martin Sep 14, 2021

Fort Wayne Police arrest suspect in deadly hit and run
Courtesy: Fort Wayne Police Department FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The main suspect in a deadly hit-and-run in Fort Wayne is in jail. Police arrested 52-year-old Samuel Lovellette Friday evening....
Joey Martin Sep 14, 2021

Police ask for help to find pair that burglarized local Subway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for help in identifying two people suspected of breaking into a Subway restaurant and stealing cash. The pair were caught on...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2021

Burglary turns into standoff at Lillie Street home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police say that a burglary turned into a barricaded subject situation Saturday night. The home where it happened was vacant at the time with the owners on v...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2021

Indiana State Police seeks recruits for the 82nd Academy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana State Police is accepting additional applications for the 82nd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indian...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2021

Coroner identifies bicyclist struck and killed on Stellhorn Road
UPDATE: The Allen County Coroner has identified a woman killed when she was struck on a bicycle while crossing Stellhorn Road. The coroner says that the manner of her death has been ruled accidental. ...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2021

Ohioans urged to protect against Medicare scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French urges Ohioans on Medicare to guard against scams seeking their personal information when selecting 2022 coverage during the O...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Portion of S.R. 67 to close for bridge construction Monday
JAY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 67 for bridge construction work. Crews will be working between the intersection of S.R. 18, U.S. 27, ...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Nominations now being accepted for the 2022 Arts United Awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Arts United has announced that nominations are open for the 2022 Arts United Awards. Presented this year by Ruoff Mortgage, the Arts United Awards is Northeast Indiana...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Local artist Lyndy Bazile to install mural at PNC Plaza
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - It's mural season in Downtown Fort Wayne as Art This Way and Downtown Improvement District eagerly announce another installation at the recently created PNC Plaza on Main St...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021