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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 44m

The office says the Hope Through Heat Program provides grants to homeowners to replace their non-working heating systems, such as furnaces, boilers, electric heat kits, or heat pumps.

City launches new program to help eligible Fort Wayne residents replace broken heating systems

The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services has launched a new grant program to cover the replacement cost for broken heating systems for eligible homeowners.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 1h

Republican Vice President JD Vance has weighed in several times to speak out against what he characterized as “pearl clutching” over the leaked messages.

JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat

The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 2h

Organizers say the festival is about bringing people together.

Milan Center Feed & Grain, Inc. to host Fall Festival in New Haven

Organizers say the festival is about bringing people together.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 2h

Senate Democrats are poised for the 10th time Thursday to reject a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government.

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time

The repetition of votes on the funding bill has become a daily drumbeat in Congress.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 3h

Leo boys’ soccer defeats Bishop Luers in penalty kicks to advance to the 2-A Regional Championships.

DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/16/leo-boys-soccer-defeats-bishop-luers-penalty-kicks-advance-2-a-regional-championships/

Leo boys’ soccer defeats Bishop Luers in penalty kicks to advance to the 2-A Regional Championships

Leo boys' soccer hosted Bishop Luers in the 2-A Regional Semifinals, defeating them in sudden death fashion 8-7.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 4h

October is Foster Youth Voice Month, and this year, it comes at a time when the need for foster parents in Allen County is critical.

Allen County faces critical need for foster parents during Foster Youth Voice Month

October is Foster Youth Voice Month, and this year, it comes at a time when the need for foster parents in Allen County is critical.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 5h

The Hobnobben Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this October.

READ MORE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/16/hobnobben-film-festival-celebrate-10th-anniversary/

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 6h

It’s a chilly start to the day with morning lows dipping into the lower 40s. We’ll stay mostly sunny and dry for Thursday with highs in the upper 60s.

DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/16/first-alert-forecast-rain-chances-ahead-this-week/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 7h

Faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people on the way to the wreck of the Titanic, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in a report Wednesday.

Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds

The National Transportation Safety Board says faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people en route to the wreck of the Titanic.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 8h

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated.”

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 9h

Homestead soccer claims 3-A Regional Semifinal title over Carroll.

Homestead soccer claims 3-A Regional Semifinal title over Carroll

In a thrilling 3-A Regional matchup, Homestead defeated Carroll 3-1 in overtime.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 9h

As the Gaza ceasefire holds, Hamas security forces have returned to the streets, clashed with armed groups, and killed alleged gangsters in what the militant group says is an attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn.

Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire

Hamas has deployed hundreds of police and clashed with armed groups in Gaza.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 10h

Israel received the remains of two more hostages Wednesday, hours after the Israeli military said that one of the bodies previously turned over was not that of a hostage.

Israel receives remains of 2 more hostages as military says another body was not that of a hostage

More bodies were handed over by Hamas on Tuesday to ease pressure on the fragile ceasefire, following the first four on Monday.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 11h

Los Angeles County officials voted this week to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.

Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

Since June, the Los Angeles region has been a battleground in the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration strategy.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 12h

A Georgia college professor returning home from visiting her family was shot and killed by her roommate in what authorities are calling a tragic case of mistaken identity.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 13h

Two lawsuits have been filed in a northwest Indiana crash involving a box truck and two New Prairie United School Corporation mini buses.

READ MORE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/15/2-lawsuits-filed-new-prairie-jv-baseball-team-bus-crash/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 13h

21Investigates: Grocery Tracker has your weekly price comparisons, commentary from food economist Dr. David Ortega at the University of Michigan, plus a look at the best deals on Halloween candy.🍬

21Investigates: Grocery Tracker

Prices on the 10 most common grocery items from three Fort Wayne stores, plus a look at Halloween candy prices as well.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 14h

According to the organization, the concert series incorporates preconcert activities, local guest artists and narrators, and sensory-friendly and universal design elements with the musicianship of the orchestra to ‘take audiences on a journey around the world, with music of 4 different regions’.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s family concert series returns

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Family Series has returned.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 14h

White House Border Czar Tom Homan visited Indiana on Tuesday to tout successes under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — and urge Hoosier lawmakers to pass a bill they killed earlier this year.

Trump’s border czar visits Indiana, backs stymied immigration bill

White House Border Czar Tom Homan visited Indiana on Tuesday to tout successes under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — and urge Hoosier lawmakers to pass a bill they killed earlier this year.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 15h

On Oct. 15, 1999, officials dedicated the one-acre plaza in front of the Allen County Courthouse.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/15/this-day-history-october-15-1999-officials-dedicate-courthouse-green-allen-county-courthouse/

21Alive @21alivenews.com · 15h

The reminder comes after the agency unveiled a new license system last December.

Indiana DNR reminding Hoosiers to have their hunting licenses in order ahead of deer firearms season

The reminder comes after the agency unveiled a new license system last December.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 16h

NIPSCO customers should expect to see an increase in their winter heating bills this season compared to past years, the energy company says.

NIPSCO: Customers to see increase in winter bills compared to past years

NIPSCO customers should expect to see an increase in their winter heating bills this season compared to past years, the energy company says.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 16h

Oct. 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and photographer Michelle Dunn is helping grieving mothers through her non-profit, “Loving Benjamin.”

Auburn photographer helps grieving mothers during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Oct. 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and photographer Michelle Dunn is helping grieving mothers through her non-profit, “Loving Benjamin.”

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 17h

Rick Ritter has run Dick’s Organics for 14 years, and after a health setback left him partially paralyzed, he says he’s focused on getting back to the farm that feeds those in need.

Fort Wayne veteran, farm owner needs help after health setback

Rick Ritter has run Dick’s Organics for 14 years, and after a health setback left him partially paralyzed, he says he’s focused on getting back to the farm that feeds those in need.

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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 17h

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced ten local organizations will receive a total of $77,355 in microgrants with the goal of curbing teen violence.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/15/fort-wayne-farm-among-ten-organizations-awarded-funding-violence-prevention/