Kroger announces $1.65B acquisition of Giant Eagle, expanding Midwest grocery footprint
The Lead Off Kroger has announced an agreement to acquire Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal. The purchase includes nearly 200 supermarkets and more...
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Dangerous Heat Continues Across Northeast Indiana; Storm Chances Increase by Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Dangerous heat and humidity continue across Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio Wednesday, with heat index values expected to climb between 102 and...
Prosecutors: Woman killed in alleged gang hit targeting witness in Anderson
The Lead Off Eight alleged members of the Mickey Cobra Nation gang have been charged in connection with the 2025 shooting death of a bystander...
Indiana to replace local gas tax revenue during fuel tax suspension
The Lead Off Gov. Mike Braun is directing the state to reimburse local governments for revenue lost during Indiana’s gas tax holiday. The State Board...
Prosecutors: Man used social media to groom juvenile victim in Indiana case
The Lead Off A Hendricks County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor. Prosecutors...
Fort Wayne reminds residents to keep pets indoors during July Fourth celebrations
The Lead Off Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is urging pet owners to take precautions to keep animals safe during Fourth of July celebrations....
Cooling Stations Open Across Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio During Extreme Heat
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): With dangerous heat and humidity expected to continue across the region, communities throughout Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio are reminding residents that...
Howard County crash kills Georgia teen riding moped at rural intersection
The Lead Off A 13-year-old boy died after a moped collided with a pickup truck in Howard County. The crash happened Thursday afternoon at a...
Greenfield police recover nearly $3M in stolen cargo during I-70 traffic stop
The Lead Off Greenfield police recovered nearly $3 million worth of stolen cargo during a traffic stop on Interstate 70. A California man was arrested...
Indiana property assessed values rise nearly 10% statewide in latest data
The Lead Off Indiana’s total assessed property values rose nearly 10% statewide between 2025 and 2026. Residential property values grew 7.3%, the slowest category compared...