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The 21Investigates team is digging deeper into Bradley’s prior involvements with the law. This...

Drunk driver who police say killed two people has several prior OWI charges

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
The 21Investigates team is digging deeper into Bradley’s prior involvements with the law. This isn’t the first time Bradley has faced drunk driving charges.

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TRAA continues to show improvements

Ambulance provider response times continue to improve

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:01 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Leaders with Three Rivers Ambulance Authority say they are seeing significant improvements to their response times and county assists.

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Former Fort Wayne police chief sues FWCS for discrimination

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:19 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Garry Hamilton claims that he was “repeatedly passed over” for a position within the district, according to a federal lawsuit.

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Mayor speaks after arrest, Jehl pushing for police protection

Mayor speaks after drunk driving arrest; Councilman Jehl still pushing to protect officers

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:25 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
After the news conference, the mayor gave 21Alive News an opportunity to ask more questions in a one-on-one interview. This is the first time he’s gone on camera since his drunk driving arrest.

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FWPD says officer’s actions in viral arrest video ‘align with their policies’

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:42 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The 21Alive Investigates team filed a public records request on Tuesday after a video being shared on social media shows a Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) officer slamming a man to the ground.

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21 Investigates: Black students face harsher punishments in area schools, according to state data

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:41 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Records show black students accounted for 19 percent of the students suspended, compared to 8 percent of white students.

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DIGGING DEEPER: FWPD detective talks investigation of child neglect, abuse cases

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 8:44 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
This comes in the wake of a toddler's overdose death

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ANALYSIS: A look at what Banks might face in Indiana U.S. Senate race

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Indiana Congressman Jim Banks is the first Republican to announce a run for the vacant seat left by outgoing Senator Mike Braun.

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Puppy mill bills drawing concern from Indiana animal rights groups

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 7:20 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
House Bill 1121 and Senate Bill 134 would block local governments from banning pet stores from selling what they call “companion animals.”

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Friend saw signs of neglect, abuse of 4-year-old ‘first-hand’

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:15 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
The woman says she ‘should’ve said something’
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DIGGING DEEPER: Is the city still planning to build a soccer stadium downtown?

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 7:43 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
The Fort Wayne Football Club announced a partnership with the University of St. Francis Tuesday morning, so what happened to plans of the team playing in a soccer stadium downtown?

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Remembering Keishon Edwards: Young football star dies in fiery car crash

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 7:25 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Loved ones of 23-year-old Keishon Edwards are remembering his life after he died in a fiery car accident just hours into the new year.

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Fort Wayne Philharmonic files ‘regressive bargaining charges’ amid negotiations with musicians

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:40 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players’ Association walked the picket lines again Friday in response to repeated failed negotiations with Philharmonic management. This comes just two days after management filed regressive bargaining charges against the Players’ Assocation and Local 58.

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Bluffton mayor says ‘inclusive’ signs will not be removed

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:36 PM EST
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By Taylor Williams
A sign of controversy in Bluffton as posts going around on Facebook and Twitter either celebrate or condemn the removal of these welcome signs.

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Loved ones remember a teen mother killed in double shooting, court documents say it was “baby mama drama”

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:50 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman killed in a shooting Monday night as 18-year-old Jocelyn M. Bolf of Fort Wayne. Loved ones say her life was taken far too soon.

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A DIVINE DIFFERENCE: Mother and youth center hoping to curb teen gun violence

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 1:02 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Four years ago, 16-year-old Marlon Davis Jr. was in the passenger seat of a car driving along Lafayette Street when someone began shooting at the car. Four years later, police still don't have a suspect.

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Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest in 2017 double homicide

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 11:15 AM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Dustin M. Neal, 35, is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of felony murder, and two counts of Robbery.

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Remembering Brenda Lee Robinson: A Fort Wayne Trailblazer

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:09 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Robinson made history after she became the first woman of color to hold the title of Executive Director of the Old Fort YMCA.

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FWPD: Homicides down, police taking ‘aggressive approach’ to investigations

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:15 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
As the year comes to an end, we are taking a look at the homicide numbers in Fort Wayne for 2022.

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Allen County Commissioners respond to New Haven woman’s concerns over proposed jail site

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:11 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
A New Haven woman whose backyard borders the property line of the proposed site for the new Allen County Jail says she is finally getting answers from the Allen County Commissioners.

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CityScape Flats apartment flooded after pipes burst

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 12:54 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
A burst pipe at CityScape Flats triggered the fire alarm, causing all residents to evacuate. The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the call and later learned that the pipe for the sprinkler system burst.

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A look inside: Indiana National Guard command center in Fort Wayne

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:41 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
The Indiana National Guard has mobilized in areas across the state to help Hoosiers as the severe winter weather conditions move through the area.

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DIGGING DEEPER: One-on-one conversation with former Vice President Mike Pence

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:57 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
21Alive Digging Deeper reporter Karli VanCleave's conversation with former VP Mike Pence.

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New Haven woman concerned over proposed jail site ‘60 feet’ from her backyard

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:32 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Alice Luebke says her property line is about 60 feet from the site. She says that she has e-mailed multiple county and city leaders but hasn’t received a response. So, she reached out to our Digging Deeper team voicing her frustration and hoping to get answers.

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Overcrowded: A Digging Deeper Story on the Allen County Jail

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 7:49 PM EST
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By Linda Jackson
We’ve been Digging Deeper into the overcrowding problems at the Allen County Jail for months, and with Friday being the latest deadline from the federal judge who demanded changes, we wanted to take a look at the conditions that are at the heart of the controversy.

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American Diabetes Association releases new standards for diabetes prevention, management

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 5:33 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
The American Diabetes Association has new guidelines for people who are living with diabetes or at risk for being diagnosed with the disease. Many of those guidelines include updates to recommendations surrounding obesity and hypertension.

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‘Covenant Quilters’ donate dozens of quilts to Bashor Children’s Home

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
During this season of giving, a group of quilters from a Fort Wayne church, are doing their part to make sure children who have been abused and neglected feel special. The Covenant Quilters sends dozens of handmade quilts to Bashor Children’s Home. It is a tradition that began more than 20 years ago.

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Owner: Union Street Market’s Brooks BBQ & Chicken comes ‘full circle’

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 2:05 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Owner: The opening of Brooks BBQ at Union Street Market comes 'full circle'

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Motion filed to prohibit law enforcement, counsel from speaking publicly in Delphi case

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:33 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Carroll County Prosecutor files motion to prohibit law enforcement, counsel from speaking publicly in Delphi Murder case.

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DIGGING DEEPER: Could the Red Flag law have prevented the Colorado shooting?

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 9:57 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
The deadly mass shooting in Colorado Springs has brought the debate over the effectiveness of the Red Flag law back to the forefront.

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Has the mayor received special treatment? Attorney says no

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Our Digging Deeper team continues to look into Mayor Tom Henry’s OWI arrest. A question many people have been asking, has the mayor received the same treatment as everyone else?

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CRASH REPORT: Driver told police she believed the Mayor’s car was going to hit her head on

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Our Digging Deeper team has new information regarding the details that led up to Mayor Tom Henry’s drunk driving arrest.

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Local expert reacts to the CDC’s reports that 2.5 million teens are vaping

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
Experts say the statistics are alarming. According to a new survey, more than 2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students say they use e-cigarettes.

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CROSSING THE LINE: Attorney representing former Huntington University athletes detail abuse allegations

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 8:05 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Some former runners from the Huntington University’s women’s cross county program are accusing their former coach of sexual abuse and a doping scheme.

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DIGGING DEEPER: A gun was brought on to FWCS property three times in less than two weeks

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Three times in less than two weeks, a gun has been brought on Fort Wayne Community School’s property. How are parents feeling? How are district leaders responding?

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High Speed Solution: Whitley County Commissioners pass broadband internet plan, moves to county council

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Whitley County Commissioners met Monday afternoon to discuss funding a fiber internet infrastructure plan for the residents in rural areas seeking better internet speeds.

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DIGGING DEEPER: A closer look at death and addiction in Indiana

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 8:03 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An op-ed written by Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, and published by the Indy Star is more attention to the topic mental health and addiction.

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DIGGING DEEPER: Helping the hands that feed us

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 3:23 PM EDT
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By Daniel Beals
An investigative report into the declining mental health of Indiana's farming communities.

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Indiana doctor moving practice to Illinois after abortion law goes into effect

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 8:11 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
The new Indiana abortion law is forcing doctors to leave the state, including an Indianapolis OB-GYN who says she can’t continue to provide essential care for her patients.

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DIGGING DEEPER: Is the demolition safe at the old hospital downtown?

Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 7:43 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Monday, a part of the building collapsed during the demolition at the old hospital in downtown Fort Wayne. There were no injuries, however, this isn’t the first time something has happened during the demolition process at the worksite.

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High Speed Solution: Musician’s career dwindling after move to rural home, frustration over lack of internet options

Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Daniel Beals
Musician details struggle pursuing career from rural home without reliable internet connection.

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High Speed Solution: Rural Whitley Co. residents hopeful for internet infrastructure

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Daniel Beals
Whitley County officials are discussing "high speed solutions" to bringing broadband internet to its most rural parts. Residents are urging county council to support it, telling them that they're reliant on it for school, relationships, and income. But is it too challenging to build, and costly to fund?

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ACLU explains lawsuit against Indiana abortion law; Right to Life says it doesn’t stand a chance

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
The ACLU lawsuit hoping to block Indiana’s abortion restriction laws cite constitutional violations and discrimination in case. However, anti-abortion activists say they don’t believe the arguments used in the lawsuit will succeed in blocking those restrictions.

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TRAA paramedic pay increase: will it be enough?

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Three Rivers Ambulance Authority paramedics say they have been overworked and underpaid for far too long. Officials with the authority are taking steps hoping to make that change.

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Woman accuses now-former FWPD Officer of exposing himself and making crude comments

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Tom Powell
A Fort Wayne woman says a now-former police officer exposed himself as he was on duty after her initial call for help.

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Highland Park mom talks with ABC21 about the impact of July 4th tragedy

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Tom Powell and Brien McElhatten
Erica Bray Manning thought she heard the sound of firecrackers. Her husband knew it was something more sinister. He grabbed their daughter and they ran to an underground garage for safety.

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Guns in America: Doctors say recent research shows gun violence should be addressed as a public health crisis

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Tom Powell
Indiana University Medical School Professor Dr. Gabriel Bosslet says physicians and scientists shouldn’t be afraid to advocate for change when it comes to guns in America. He recently retweeted an article about treating gun violence as a health crisis.

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DIGGING DEEPER: FWCS’ Amp Lab: Inside The Construction

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Tony Betton Jr.
We are diving into an exciting addition to electric works that's in progress and it's going to bring many opportunities to Fort Wayne community school students.

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Digging deeper into northeast Indiana’s biggest carbon emitters

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 8:10 PM EDT
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By Gabe Prough
Northeast Indiana businesses emit hundreds of thousand of tons of carbon. What are they doing to build a climate friendly future?

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Digging Deeper: Last Chance for Justice

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 7:41 PM EDT
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By Tom Powell
Nancy Eagleson was on her way home from a movie on November 13, 1960, when she was kidnapped, raped, and murdered. The crime had a tremendous impact on the entire community. “For the first time, I saw my parents frightened,” says Jeanne Windsor. “For the first time, they could not say there is no boogieman because there was a boogieman.”
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