The Journal Gazette

The Journal Gazette is a daily newspaper based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that is distributed every morning except Sunday. It competes for readership and advertising across a region that spans 15 counties.

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Allen, Whitley coroners identify men who died in Easter shooting incidents

2 days ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

The Allen County Coroner's Office today released the name of the man who suffered fatal gunshot wounds on Hinton Drive Sunday and declared his death a homicide. And the Whitley County Coroner's Office released the name of a man who was a suspect and who died after a police chase. Jeremiah Donald Lothamer, 46, died of multiple gunshot wounds after the shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Hinton Drive about 7:30 p.m. on Easter, a news release said.
Man, 30, faces attempted murder charges after shooting at occupied Uber ride

2 days ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

A Fort Wayne man is scheduled to appear in Allen County Superior Court Wednesday on attempted murder charges, accused of shooting at a pregnant woman in an Uber vehicle. Michael E. Ward Jr., 30, is also charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a handgun, according to a probable cause affidavit filed Monday. The shooting incident occurred just before 8:55 a.m. Thursday in the area of Stophlet and College avenues.
Fort Wayne metro jobless rate drops to 3.2%, initial figures from state show

2 days ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

The labor force grew by nearly 2,070 people in March and Fort Wayne metro area unemployment dropped to 3.2%, preliminary figures out Monday show. That was down more than half a percentage point from 3.8% in March 2024, a report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development indicates. The Fort Wayne metro area includes Allen, Wells and Whitley counties. The labor force for the three counties was 233,283 last month, up from 231,216 in March 2024, state figures show.
Fort Wayne metro jobless rate drops to 3.2%, initial figures from state show

3 days ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

The labor force grew by nearly 2,070 people in March and Fort Wayne metro area unemployment dropped to 3.2%, preliminary figures out today show. That was down more than half a percentage point from 3.8% in March 2024, a report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development indicates. The Fort Wayne metro area includes Allen, Wells and Whitley counties. The labor force for the three counties was 233,283 last month, up from 231,216 in March 2024, state figures show.
Indiana State Police investigate shooting from Sunday chase; 2 dead related to incident

3 days ago | journalgazette.net | Lisa Green

Indiana State Police today confirmed it is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night south of Columbia City. Two people were dead after Fort Wayne police were called to a residence and the suspect fled in a vehicle, a chase that led to gunfire. Fort Wayne police late Sunday night said in a news release that officers were called to a home in the 1600 block of Hinton Drive after reports of a shooting inside a home.
Property tax law's hidden nuggets benefit Hoosiers

3 days ago | journalgazette.net | Niki Kelly

There are some big opinions on the overall impact of the property tax bill lawmakers passed and Gov. Mike Braun celebrated. I don’t think it’s either as good or as bad as some believe — but I want to focus on some smaller provisions that deserve notice. They aren’t sexy, like a $300 homeowner credit or a business personal property tax cut. But they do make a difference. The first is a bond debt cooling-off period.
TinCaps 11, Lake County 8: Extra innings

5 days ago | journalgazette.net | Dylan Sinn

The TinCaps dominated on offense for the second night in a row, piling up season-highs in hits (13) and runs in an 11-8 victory over the Lake County Captains at Parkview that gave Fort Wayne its third win in a row and a split of the series. Here's some of the key takeaways from the win. The hottest hitter in the Midwest League is TinCaps third baseman Rosman Verdugo and it's not particularly close.
'Not just me who cares': Volunteer bound for medical school leaves Fort Wayne school with mentor program

5 days ago | journalgazette.net | Ashley Sloboda

Luis Rodriguez usually met little resistance when calling Abbett Elementary School parents about mentoring opportunities for their children, especially after explaining participation would cost nothing and would be incorporated in the school day. “A lot of them – at least from the conversations that I’ve had with them – they feel, frankly, overwhelmed by being in another country, usually, (and) not speaking the language,” the 26-year-old said.
TinCaps' offensive roll continues in third win in a row

5 days ago | journalgazette.net | Dylan Sinn

In their first 11 games this season, the TinCaps never scored more than eight runs. They set a new season-high with nine runs Thursday, but that record lasted just 24 hours. Fort Wayne’s offensive explosion extended to a second night with 13 hits, including a pair of homers, and nine walks in an 11-8 victory over Lake County as a blustery wind blowing straight out turned Parkview Field into a hitter’s paradise for the night in front of an announced crowd of 3,408.
TinCaps' offensive roll continues in third win in a row

5 days ago | journalgazette.net | Dylan Sinn

In their first 11 games this season, the TinCaps never scored more than eight runs. They set a new season-high with nine runs Thursday, but that record last just 24 hours. Fort Wayne's offensive explosion extended to a second night with 13 hits, nine walks and two more homers for a total of six in the last two games in an 11-8 victory over Lake County as a blustery wind blowing straight out turned Parkview Field into a hitter's paradise for the night in front of an announced crowd of 3,408.