Area economic development plan wins national award
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): A program designed to foster a coordinated effort in community and economic development for East Allen County is receiving national recognition. The...
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Fort Wayne unemployment rises above 4%
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Unemployment in Fort Wayne went up between December and January. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in Fort...
YMCA grant request denied by CIB
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Fort Wayne-Allen County Capital Improvement Board has rejected a request for $1-million for the Fort Wayne YMCA. The Y requested...
Small Indiana town working to keep its only bank open
SHIRLEY, Ind. (AP) – Leaders of a small town are trying to find a way to keep the central Indiana community’s only bank open. Fort...
Gordmans announces bankruptcy, closing Fort Wayne location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Bad news for yet another retailer with a location in Fort Wayne. Coming on the heels of bankruptcy announcements for stores...
Skyline Chili announces summer opening for Fort Wayne location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A popular restaurant brand has announced plans for a Fort Wayne location. Skyline Chili has announced plans to open a Fort...
Indiana unemployment remains at 4 percent
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO): Unemployment in Indiana is still at its lowest level in 16 years. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has released January’s unemployment numbers...
Manufactured housing plant closes in northern Indiana
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) – A manufactured housing company has closed a northern Indiana factory after operating it less than a year. Skyline Corp. says it...
Automotive manufacturer to create 100+ jobs in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A company that makes emissions control systems for automobiles, has announced plans to build a new facility in Fort Wayne. Faurecia...
Meijer to launch direct delivery grocery service in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): It’s about to get easier to shop for groceries in Fort Wayne. Supermarket chain Meijer has decided to compete directly with...