WOWO-AM (Fort Wayne, IN)

WOWO (1190 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that features a news and talk radio format. The station's call letters are often pronounced "Wo-Wo," which rhymes with "go-go." WOWO operates under the Pathfinder Communications Corporation, a subsidiary of Federated Media, which manages around twelve radio stations across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. The station's studios and offices are situated on Maples Road in Fort Wayne, while its transmitter is located along the Hoosier-Heartland Highway (U.S. Highway 24) in Roanoke, conveniently positioned between Fort Wayne and Huntington.

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#387189

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#80341

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#3197

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Fort Wayne man arrested for allegedly assaulting job-seeker

4 days ago | wowo.com | Alyssa Foster

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Fort Wayne man is facing a sexual battery charge after an alleged assault. 52-year-old Nedzad Mehic was arrested after a 20-year-old woman claimed she met with him about a job on Thursday, May 8. She stated that she met with Mehic at a Cheviot Dr. apartment where the cleaning job would be. However, she stated that he sexually battered her. Mehic was arrested and is currently facing one count of Sexual Battery.
Carmeli's Dough opens in downtown Fort Wayne

4 days ago | wowo.com | Alyssa Foster

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A new bakery has opened in downtown Fort Wayne, offering a selection of baked goods. Carmeli’s Dough offers a selection of breads, donuts and pastries to the community. The owner, Guy Carmeli, brought Pasta di Guy, an Italian eatery offering customizable pastas, to the area in early 2024. The bakery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Preorders are also available on their website.
A WOWO Consumer Alert - Contaminated Tomatoes

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

NATIONWIDE, (WOWO) — Tomatoes from a Florida farm have been recalled in 14 states due to possible Salmonella contamination. The tomatoes were repacked into four-pack clamshell containers and sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in several states. Another recall was issued for packages assembled with tomatoes from a different farm in Immokalee, Florida, distributed to wholesalers in three states.
Best And Worst Entry Level Jobs For New graduates

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

NATIONWIDE, Ind. (WOWO) — With graduation season underway, jobs are front and center in the minds of many young Americans and this year – employers are expected to hire nearly 7 and a half percent more graduates. So, what are the best and worst entry-level jobs? A recent study revealed that being an IT Hardware engineer ranked first, followed by a Certified Nursing Assistant then an Engineer. Worst on the list were a mechanical drafter, computer numeric programmer, and welder.
Tensions Building Between Rokita And Brown

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita - Photo from Indiana Attorney General's Office STATEWIDE, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is no stranger to battles with lawmakers, and over the past weekend, a fight between Rokita and State Senator Liz Brown ratcheted up – then ratcheted up again. It all began with Rokita saying that Brown blocked a bill that would have required Indiana Law Enforcement to cooperate with ICE because she has an illegal as a family member.
Things Heat Up For Prime Piece Of Fort Wayne Real Estate

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

(Photo Supplied/City of Fort Wayne) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Previously, WOWO News reported that local developers led by Daryle Doden and Chuck Surack made a formal offer to purchase the North River Property from the City of Fort Wayne for 12-million dollars. They have since heard nothing back from the city which they say amounts to a slap in the face.
Kentucky Man In The Allen County Jail On Felony Charges

1 week ago | wowo.com | David Scheie

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — A man from Scottsville, Kentucky, was arrested by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office for sending explicit messages to a female, including soliciting her to procure a minor for forced sexual activity. 40-year-old Michael Weaver was taken into custody and remains in the Allen County Detention Center on a charge of promoting human trafficking to a victim under 18 with a $15,000 cash bond.
PBS Fort Wayne President Talks Impacts of President Trump's Executive Order

1 week ago | wowo.com | Josh WIlliams |Josh Williams

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Community Shows Up For 'Great American Cleanup'

1 week ago | wowo.com | Alyssa Foster

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Those in the community showed up for the ‘Great American Cleanup’ on Saturday. The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Department says the ‘Great American Cleanup’ is the nation’s largest community improvement and beautification program, according to 21 Alive News. Community members volunteered from 9 to 11 a.m. to clean public spaces, riverways and greenways, neighborhoods and parks in the city.
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana Hosts 'Ribbon Walk'

1 week ago | wowo.com | Alyssa Foster

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana held a Ribbon Walk for families in the community this weekend. Members of the community gathered at the organization for a mile-long walk in honor of those affected by cancer. The walk offers the community an opportunity to support those affected by cancer as well as their families. The goal was to raise at least $175,000 through the fundraiser. They offered food, entertainment and activities for those in attendance.