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Fort Wayne’s iconic Embassy Theatre is celebrating its 20th Down the Line concert on Feb. 21 with a special show featuring five local bands, each paying tribute to a different era of music.
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Who & What: February 6, 2026
Confusion over paperwork handling has Indiana candidates scrambling. Lawmakers weigh scope of doxxing bill after redistricting threats. 'Hailey’s Law' and Bears Stadium key issues as session hits final stretch.
Who & What: February 5, 2026
Three candidates file for upcoming Allen County Superior court vacancy. A bill would require consent for invasive exams on unconscious patients. A bill would bar insurer penalties for out-of-network referrals.
Field Notes: February 5, 2026
Zach and Victoria discuss the latest in girls' basketball sectionals, the All-SAC Team, and her thoughts on Sunday's Big Game. WFYI tells us more about the annual Braille Challenge. We close with notes on the NFL, Komets, and more.
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Indiana lawmakers are considering a ban on homeless encampments for the second year in a row. The Senate Bill would prohibit people from camping in public spaces. -
The nonprofit organization supports children and adults with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. -
Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull will retire at the end of this term, in December. It will conclude almost 30 years of service on the bench. -
The money will support drug court clients who are experiencing homelessness or struggling to cover childcare costs, often issues that can cause relapse. -
Police still search for a suspect after an Indiana judge and his wife were found shot at their Lafayette home Sunday. Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge 2 Steve Meyer and wife Kimberly are reported in stable condition.
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The legislation would criminalize the tactic of releasing personally identifiable information with the intent to cause someone fear or harm — or encourage another person to do so. -
Insurance companies are fining hospitals for out-of-network care, arguing that federal changes are costing them more money. A new bill aims to stop those fines and protect consumers -
Lawmakers want to require informed patient consent for some medical procedures. A bill moving through the legislature would bring Indiana in line with federal recommendations.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Music Director Andrew Constantine led the orchestra in a special program honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. -
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WBOI is celebrating the holiday season in a new way this year: we’re bringing Purdue Fort Wayne’s holiday tradition to northeast Indiana.
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