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Fort Wayne shooting marks Allen County's 29th homicide this year
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A 19-year-old Fort Wayne man, Amilcar Fernando Donis Pineda, died after being shot early Sunday on Huestis Avenue near downtown. The homicide remains under investigation by Fort Wayne police and prosecutors.
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Sanders appoints Arkansans to state boards
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments and reappointments to state boards and commissions, including residents from across the state. The selections include Jonesboro’s Andrea Allen as chair of the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee, David Stults to the Arkansas 911 Board, and Melonaie Gullick as a Faulkner County justice of the peace; other appointees will serve on boards overseeing areas such as health, licensing and environmental regulation.
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Runners Qualify, Compete at State Meets
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High school cross-country runners across several states qualified for or competed in their state championship meets, with Bluffton’s Levin Essinger and Xandra Gatchell, Henderson County’s Ross Plummer and Christian Smith, and Bristol-area freshmen Loren Gonzalez and Gabby Walsh among those recording season-ending performances. Alpena’s Xander Allen and Logan Szumila and Southern Cayuga’s Alexandria Morgan and Brady Young also earned state berths, following strong regional or sectional finishes.
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Three Fort Wayne Men Sentenced in 2024 Killings
World
— Oct 28, 2026
Charles Calvert was sentenced to 65 years in prison for murdering Marcia Linsky, his girlfriend and a longtime Allen County attorney. He claimed she came at him with a knife, but investigators said she had been stabbed multiple times, and a jury found him guilty.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 12h
Indiana Councilor, Commissioner Resign; Another Plans Exit
Politics
— Oct 28, 2026
Several Indiana local officials are leaving their posts: Allen County Building Commissioner Joseph Hutter resigned, while Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Lee Wells stepped down, citing family priorities and an upcoming move. Wells County Commissioner Jeff Stringer plans to resign effective Jan. 1, 2027, citing family health issues; party caucuses are expected to select successors for the elected seats.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Election Day Features Education and County Races
Politics
— Oct 30, 2026
School board contests in Richmond and Chesterfield, Virginia, are drawing attention: Richmond’s appointed incumbent Anne Holton has set a fundraising record against grassroots-backed challenger Jackie McDonnough, while newcomer Christina Brady and former Fairfax board member Elizabeth Schultz are competing for Chesterfield’s Clover Hill seat. In Fayette County, Kentucky, pediatric dentist Rodney Allen Jackson leads the fundraising among candidates seeking two board seats, including his challenge to incumbent Amanda Ferguson.
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Husted campaigns across Ohio with Republican backing
Jon Husted
— Oct 27, 2026
Sen. Jon Husted campaigned for Republican support at Ohio events, including a church gathering with Sen. Tim Scott, where he emphasized faith and warned of threats to Christians. He also rallied Allen County Republicans with backing from other GOP figures ahead of the November election.
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Counties seek poll workers ahead of elections
Politics
— Oct 14, 2026
Counties in Indiana, California and South Carolina are recruiting poll workers for upcoming elections, with particular shortages in San Luis Obispo County’s San Miguel and Shandon locations and a need for more workers across Richland County. Pay and training vary by role and county: Allen County lists $160–$250 positions, while Richland County offers a $185 stipend after training and a day of work.
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Fort Wayne report shows Black households earn 51 cents per local dollar
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
A new Fort Wayne Urban League report finds persistent disparities for Black residents of Allen County in income, homeownership and infant health, while also noting strengths such as high labor-force participation and high school completion. City and community leaders say the findings will guide planning and efforts to address inequities.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Voters Face November School, County Ballot Measures
Politics
— Oct 9, 2026
Allen County voters will decide on renewals of school and local-service levies, including Lima schools’ five-year tax request, while Douglas County voters will consider expanding their commission from three members to five and how commissioners would be elected.
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Blue State Suffers Setback In Fight To Defend Gun Tax
Colorado
— Jul 29, 2026
A Colorado judge on Monday refused to dismiss El Paso County District Attorney Michael Allen as a defendant in a suit challenging a 6.5% tax the state placed on firearms.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Cities plan emergency siren tests
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Fargo will evaluate its outdoor warning sirens Oct. 6–7, with brief tests and a possible additional full-system test; officials say residents should check trusted sources if they hear a siren outside scheduled testing. Patna and Allen County also have siren tests planned, and officials urge residents not to mistake routine testing for an emergency.
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Utah Court Weighs Law Creating Three-Judge Panels
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
North Dakota municipal judges met for a seminar on judicial leadership, court rules and the limits of courtroom AI, while Utah’s Supreme Court heard challenges to legislation creating three-judge panels for lawsuits contesting state laws. In Indiana, Allen County judicial candidates Samuel Keirns and Rick Trevino discussed court operations and problem-solving programs ahead of early voting.
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Crashes and Road Work Cause Closures Across North America
Weather
— Sep 9, 2026
Road closures are planned across several jurisdictions this week, including Breese Road in Allen County, Gulino Road in Tangipahoa Parish, Hume Road in Perry Township, and residential corridors in American Township, with times ranging from morning to early afternoon and weather-dependent cautions. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and expect access restrictions or temporary through-traffic bans.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 13h
