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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 51m

The father of a 7-month-old boy missing in Southern California pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of his son after a monthslong investigation that has failed to locate the child’s remains.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 3h

An Iowa man accused of hiding cameras in portable toilets during community events is facing numerous charges.

READ MORE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/18/man-accused-putting-hidden-cameras-porta-potties-facing-nearly-90-charges/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 6h

The Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site is now recognized as part of the Old-Growth Forest Network.

DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/18/gene-stratton-porter-state-historic-site-receives-old-growth-forest-network-recognition/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 8h

‘No Kings’ protest held in Fort Wayne Saturday as part of nationwide day of action

READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protest-held-fort-wayne-saturday-part-nationwide-day-action/

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 10h

Fort Wayne’s annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback was held Saturday.

LEARN MORE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/18/fort-waynes-annual-great-tree-canopy-comeback-returns/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 12h

ACPL continues Family History Month celebrations with ‘Making the Records Talk’ program

READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/18/acpl-continues-family-history-month-celebrations-with-making-records-talk-program/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 14h

According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers were called to the 500 block of East Suttenfield Street around 6:45 a.m. Saturday on reports of a domestic dispute.

1 in police custody after domestic dispute on Fort Wayne’s south side

According to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), officers were called to the 500 block of East Suttenfield Street around 6:45 a.m. on reports of a domestic dispute.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 15h

FRIGHT NIGHT 2025: Ghosts and ghouls will haunt the streets of downtown Fort Wayne today for the 16th Annual Fright Night. 👻🎃

Here's everything you need to know for the event: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/2025-guide-fright-night-haunt-downtown-fort-wayne-saturday/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 17h

A local restaurant is turning pasta pink this October to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer patients, combining culinary creativity with heartfelt community support.

Local restaurant serves pink pasta for breast cancer awareness

A local restaurant is turning pasta pink this October to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer patients, combining culinary creativity with heartfelt community support.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 19h

The Great Clips salons in Northeast Indiana are partnering with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to raise funds for Riley Children’s Health in the month of October.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/great-cuts-great-cause-happening-now-great-clips/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 21h

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the war

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 23h

Dad is Wisconsin accused of shooting, killing his newborn baby in woods as a teenager set to go on trial in child’s death

READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/dad-accused-shooting-killing-his-newborn-baby-woods-teenager-set-go-trial-childs-death/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

With the win, DeKalb took second place in the final Northeast 8 standings with a 6-1 record in conference play.

DeKalb knocks off Leo, Bishop Dwenger claims SAC title

DeKalb defended its home turf and picked up a close 31-28 win over a one loss Leo team.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

It was a close call for firefighters in Martinton, Illinois, on Wednesday after a grain bin elevator suddenly collapsed right by them.

>>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/grain-silo-collapses-camera-sending-nearby-firefighters-running-safety/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

According to city/county dispatchers, the shooting happened in the 4300 block of Queen Street around 10:15 p.m.

1 injured in shooting on Fort Wayne’s southeast side

According to city/county dispatchers, the shooting happened in the 4300 block of Queen Street around 10:15 p.m.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

A police officer in Illinois is now in ICE custody after officials say he was in the country illegally.

READ MORE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/ice-arrests-police-officer-says-he-was-us-illegally/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

“Venison harvested through hunting is an important source of nourishment for Hoosier families,” said Col. Steve Hunter, director of DNR Law Enforcement.

Indiana DNR encouraging hunters to donate harvested deer to feed hungry Hoosiers

“Venison harvested through hunting is an important source of nourishment for Hoosier families,” said Col. Steve Hunter, director of DNR Law Enforcement.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

Fright Night in Fort Wayne is celebrating its 16th year, and events and programs manager for Downtown Fort Wayne, Tamara Cummins, said there’s plenty of new things to look forward to.

Downtown businesses, organizations prepare for Fright Night in Fort Wayne

Fright Night in Fort Wayne is celebrating its 16th year, and events and programs manager for Downtown Fort Wayne, Tamara Cummins, said there’s plenty of new things to look forward to.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

A local dispensary is giving a new life to a piece of northwest Ohio history.

DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/dispensary-gives-new-life-historic-antwerp-norfolk-western-train-depot/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

A ribbon-cutting was held on Friday to celebrate the completion of the Fairfax Avenue Reconstruction Project.

READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-celebrates-completion-fairfax-avenue-reconstruction-project/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

Indiana Conservation Voters has added $100,000 to a statewide media campaign urging Hoosiers to tell their lawmakers to reject a mid-decade congressional redistricting push.

Statewide ad campaign against early redistricting gets boost

Indiana Conservation Voters has added $100,000 to a statewide media campaign urging Hoosiers to tell their lawmakers to reject a mid-decade congressional redistricting push.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

A few hours later, Sen. Tyler Johnson, R-Leo, posted a statement in support of redistricting.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/trump-talks-directly-with-indiana-senate-republicans-redistricting-bid/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

A portion of State Road 114 has been renamed after a fallen U.S. Marine from Fort Wayne.

LEARN MORE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/portion-state-road-114-renamed-after-fallen-us-marine-fort-wayne/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

An Ohio state trooper was killed after a truck rear-ended him as he was helping a disabled semitruck, according to officials.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/17/trooper-killed-helping-broken-down-semitruck-officials-say/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1d

For the first time in months, a significant rain event is expected across the area this weekend. Click here to find out how much rain is expected to fall.

First Alert Forecast: Tracking significant rainfall this weekend

Finally tracking rain for the weekend

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