Allie McKibben

1 week ago | wane.com | Allie McKibben

NOBLE CO., Ind. (WANE) – After years of facing financial strain as a district, Central Noble Schools is asking its neighbors for help through a special election set for Tuesday. Following years of losing a combined $2.4 million in state funding to the voucher program, Central Noble Schools is trying to raise property taxes by about $187.72 per household annually, and they’re putting it to a vote Tuesday. “We’ve tried to do as much combining of positions as possible.

1 week ago | wane.com | Allie McKibben

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — PBS Fort Wayne is ‘preparing for the worst and hoping for the best’ after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, ceasing federal funding from flowing to NPR and PBS. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, or CPB, will stop funding both media stations. According to the executive order, the CPB fails to abide by the principles of impartiality by funding the stations with taxpayer dollars.

2 weeks ago | wane.com | Allie McKibben

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun announced the launch of her Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library fundraiser Monday. However, one local entertainment venue has already raised thousands for the Allen County Public Library’s branch. The Clyde Theatre’s Nashville Thursdays invited country, literature and Dolly Parton fans to donate to the program, which was cut from the state budget last month.

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Allie McKibben

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne neighborhoods shared the spotlight at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Council members unanimously approved the expansion of the ‘All In Allen Comprehensive Plan’ to include plans for East Central and Northwest neighborhoods, as well as 10 ordinances rezoning many Waynedale neighborhoods. “This is an exciting time for our city,” Councilwomen at-large Michelle Chambers said.

4 weeks ago | wane.com | Allie McKibben

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stopper’s founder dedicated more than 20 years of his life to fighting crime. Gary Lotter was both on the streets as a Fort Wayne police officer and also behind the scenes at Crime Stoppers. After passing away last month on March 21 at 84 years old, people close to his life have been reflecting on how he’s impacted not just his contribution to Crime Stoppers, but also to the community and family.