David Scheie

Fort Wayne

News Anchor and Producer at WOWO-AM (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Electric Works Preservation Award

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

Photo courtesy of Electric Works, via Inside INdiana Business STATEWIDE, (WOWO) — Indiana Landmarks has awarded Ancora Partners the 2025 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration for their work on the Electric Works project in Fort Wayne. The project focused on revitalizing the former General Electric campus, preserving historic buildings and creating a new economic engine for the community.
Wabash County Roblox Lawsuit

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

WABASH COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — A lawsuit was filed May 19 on behalf of a Wabash County girl who says she was sexually assaulted after being groomed over several years through the online game Roblox. The suit demands a jury trial and seeks damages for the girl, identified as Jane Doe in court papers. According to the complaint, Jane Doe started using Roblox when she was 9 years old. A man pretending to be a 16-year-old contacted her through the game.
Ohio Welfare Fraud Bust

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

"Scam Alert" by Gerd Altmann, License OHIO, (WOWO) — A scam involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP in Ohio where three people now under indictment reportedly used card skimmers to bilk the Buckeye State out of more than half a million dollars in aid meant for those in need has been stopped. The Ohio Investigative Unit says that the three allegedly made large volume purchases at Sam’s and BJ’s Wholesale starting in 2024.
Plea Deal For Fort Wayne Man

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

(Photo Supplied/Ohio News Service) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A man accused of holding someone at knifepoint during a robbery last year in a downtown parking garage has entered a plea deal. 22-year-old Antonio Abul Husn, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to attempted robbery and resisting law enforcement. The July 2024 incident occurred in the parking garage at Clinton Street and Jefferson Boulevard. The victim was injured, and a police officer was hurt while chasing the suspect.
Bill To Support Food Truck Vendors Has Been Signed Into Law

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

STATEWIDE, Ind. (WOWO) — The food truck industry has been on the rise since the pandemic, becoming one of the fastest-growing small business concepts. Now, State Representative Joanna King’s bill creates a statewide mobile retail food establishment license so food truck vendors can go county-to-county in Indiana without having to obtain a local license or permit in each location.
Ohio Caregiver Tax Break

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

OHIO, (WOWO) — New bipartisan bills in the Ohio Legislature would provide a 2-thousand-dollar tax credit to working Ohioans who care for family members at home. The goal is to ease the financial burden for the state’s estimated one-and-a-half-million family caregivers, many of whom juggle jobs and caregiving without compensation. Jenny Carlson, State Director for AARP Ohio, says the credit would offer real relief.
Potential Trade Opportunities Between Indiana And Belgium

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

NORTHWEST INDIANA, (WOWO) — Last week, The Ports of Indiana hosted a group from Belgium to further the trade relationship between The Hoosier State and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Officials toured the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, and had the opportunity to see the future site of the port’s first ocean container terminal, as well as the steel processing facilities.
Central Noble School District And SB 1

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — Parents and staff packed into the Central Noble Community Schools administration building Tuesday to hear what’s next for the district after a failed referendum and new state funding rules. Superintendent Robby Morgan outlined a list of immediate and upcoming budget cuts during a brief 10-minute meeting. He said the changes were just the beginning, with more expected as the district adjusts to the financial impact of Indiana Senate Bill 1.
Indiana Rural Power Woes

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

STATEWIDE, (WOWO) — Republican Lawmakers rewrote parts of environmental regulations, to shorten timelines and block lawsuits that often delay big energy builds as part of the recent budget bill. Supporters say the changes will fast-track everything from solar farms to broadband. But Thomas Hochman, director of infrastructure policy at the Foundation for American Innovation, warns the new rules may push developers to focus on easier, cheaper sites.
Ohio Missing Persons Working Group

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

"" by Vivien McClain, CC BY-SA 4.0 OHIO, (WOWO) — The State of Ohio is stepping up efforts when it comes to locating missing people after Governor Mike DeWine unveiled a list of 18 recommendations that have been made to help law enforcement be more effective in handling cases. WBNS reports that the Ohio Missing Persons Working Group – made up of law enforcement, educators, and family members of missing people developed the list.