Dirk Rowley

Fort Wayne

News Anchor at WANE-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

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One year of living next door to Google

2 weeks ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Saturday will mark the one year anniversary of the VIP ground breaking ceremony for the Fort Wayne Google Data Center. It also marks one year of frustration for Chuck Itt, whose house is surrounded by Google to the north, east and west. “I don’t mind being a neighbor to Google, except they don’t come through with their promises,” he told WANE 15 on Friday.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker reflects on first year

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

by: Dirk Rowley Posted: Apr 23, 2025 / 09:47 PM EDT Updated: Apr 23, 2025 / 11:30 PM EDT FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Sharon Tucker was sworn in as mayor of Fort Wayne on April 23, 2024. This week, she talked about the first year in her new role with WANE 15. Video Player is loading.
What bodycam video shows in New Haven police shooting

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Almost a year after New Haven Police shot and killed a man in a Moeller Road mobile home park, WANE 15 obtained the video from the body-worn police camera on Wednesday. The video shows a New Haven officer shooting Robert A. Vicena, 37, after he lunged at police with a knife. The shooting was investigated by both New Haven police and Indiana State Police.
More tax breaks or more charity? Northeast Indiana hospitals dispute study

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — While a recent study by the Lown Institute said many non-profit hospitals in Indiana receive more money in tax breaks than they spent on “meaningful community investment,” three hospital systems in Northeast Indiana rejected the findings. Using 2020-2022 data, the report listed IU Health Methodist Hospital with the largest deficit in Indiana and eighth worst in the country, receiving almost $129 million more in tax exemptions than it spent back into the community.
Another Fort Wayne YMCA to be open 24 hours a day

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In June, members of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne ages 18 and older can have access to another 24-hour facility. The Parkview Family YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd. off Dupont Road on the northwest side of Fort Wayne, will allow members who add 24-hour access to use the wellness center and the track around the clock. The YMCA website says 24-hour access will cost an additional $4.99 per person per month.
Church, school prepare ‘Potato-palooza’ giveaway

1 month ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) –As the saying goes, many hands make light work. Even when the hands belong to fourth graders. On Friday, Touch Care Ministries welcomed several dozen students from Abbett Elementary School to pack potatoes at Kingdom First Church, 1101 McKinnie Ave. in Fort Wayne. The church will then give away the potatoes in 10-lb. bags, while supplies last, on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Even with 1,500 pounds, the food doesn’t last long.
Who should lead North River development? Public, private sectors split

1 month ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley |Clayton McMahan

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Who is better equipped to lead development of the North River Property, a key next step in the future of Fort Wayne’s riverfront? A difference of opinion seems to be simmering between the city’s public and private sectors, as Mayor Sharon Tucker’s office has quickly rejected three different purchase proposals from local businessmen to develop or buy the land near 4th and North Clinton streets.
15 Finds Out: Why did a church build a house to donate then tear it down?

1 month ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — It’s a bit of a head-scratcher. Why would a church help build a house to donate to one of its ministry clients, only to take the offer off the table and tear the house down? Broken promises, strained finances, and poor communication all played a role, as 15 Finds Out spent weeks trying to learn what happened. FaMBET, helping exit foster careFive to ten years ago, things seemed to be going well for FaMBET, a ministry of Love Church.
Indiana Gaming Commission starts process to study casino move

2 months ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The bill to study a possible casino move is still working its way to the governor’s desk, but the Indiana Gaming Commission started the process on Tuesday. The Commission posted a Request for Quotation (RFQ), due back by March 14, to conduct a study on the potential relocation of gambling operations for the Indiana Gaming Commission. The RFQ would give the Commission options for study authors if the bill were to become law.
Ambassador Enterprises announces new CEO

2 months ago | wane.com | Dirk Rowley

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Ambassador Enterprises announced the appointment of Jeff Albert as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding founder Daryle Doden. Albert, currently the CEO of SOLV Holdings, will lead AE following Doden’s announcement in August of 2024 regarding his intention to step down after leading the company since its founding in 2006.