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A Huntington couple was found dead Tuesday night in what appears to be a murder-suicide, Huntington County Coroner Phil Zahm announced Wednesday afternoon.
Couple dead in apparent murder-suicide, Huntington County Coroner says
A Huntington County couple was found dead Tuesday night in what appears to be a murder-suicide, Huntington County Coroner Phil Zahm announced Wednesday afternoon.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A Huntington couple was found dead Tuesday night in what appears to be a murder-suicide, Huntington County Coroner Phil Zahm announced Wednesday afternoon.
Francesca's has 457 stores across 45 states, including one at Glenbrook Square mall in Fort Wayne.
Women’s clothing store Francesca’s is closing all locations, report says
Francesca’s, the once-popular women’s clothing store, is closing all locations after more than 25 years in business, according to a report.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Francesca's has 457 stores across 45 states, including one at Glenbrook Square mall in Fort Wayne.
The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison in a dispute over compelling them to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison in a dispute over compelling them to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
We are tracking another round of cold air to end the week, along with a winter system that could bring some snow showers to the area this weekend. Here's the latest on what you can expect.
First Alert Forecast: Seasonal today, temperatures crash by Friday as winter system approaches
Tracking another round of cold plus the chance for snow this weekend
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January 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
We are tracking another round of cold air to end the week, along with a winter system that could bring some snow showers to the area this weekend. Here's the latest on what you can expect.
A Nouvelle Annee celebration is happening at the Old Fort this Saturday.
Nouvelle Annee celebration happening at the Old Fort Saturday
Nouvelle Annee celebration is happening at the Old Fort this Saturday.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A Nouvelle Annee celebration is happening at the Old Fort this Saturday.
The speech, themed “Fort Wayne – Investing in Ourselves", will be carried live by 21Alive News.
Mayor Tucker to deliver second State of the City address in February
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker is set to deliver her second State of the City address in February.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The speech, themed “Fort Wayne – Investing in Ourselves", will be carried live by 21Alive News.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that he has agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
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Israel agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace as some western European nations say no
Israel was the eighth country to agree it would join President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that he has agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
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President Donald Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland, but says it’s part of North America and calls it “our territory.”
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/trump-says-he-wont-use-force-acquire-greenland/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/trump-says-he-wont-use-force-acquire-greenland/
January 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
President Donald Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland, but says it’s part of North America and calls it “our territory.”
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/trump-says-he-wont-use-force-acquire-greenland/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/trump-says-he-wont-use-force-acquire-greenland/
Indiana State Police share that a traffic stop on I-69 led to the discovery of several drugs and four arrests in Grant County.
More: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/isp-traffic-stop-leads-drug-arrest-grant-county/
More: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/isp-traffic-stop-leads-drug-arrest-grant-county/
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Indiana State Police share that a traffic stop on I-69 led to the discovery of several drugs and four arrests in Grant County.
More: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/isp-traffic-stop-leads-drug-arrest-grant-county/
More: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/isp-traffic-stop-leads-drug-arrest-grant-county/
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, are expecting a son in late July, they announced in a social media post on Tuesday.
Second Lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Second Lady Usha Vance announced she is expecting her fourth child with Vice President JD Vance.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, are expecting a son in late July, they announced in a social media post on Tuesday.
A woman in Las Vegas recently reunited with the nurse who saved her life when she suffered a medical emergency during a hockey game.
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/woman-reunites-with-nurse-who-revived-her-during-hockey-game-gratitude-that-i-have/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/woman-reunites-with-nurse-who-revived-her-during-hockey-game-gratitude-that-i-have/
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A woman in Las Vegas recently reunited with the nurse who saved her life when she suffered a medical emergency during a hockey game.
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/woman-reunites-with-nurse-who-revived-her-during-hockey-game-gratitude-that-i-have/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/woman-reunites-with-nurse-who-revived-her-during-hockey-game-gratitude-that-i-have/
Some recalled cans of tuna were mistakenly shipped to stores in multiple states, including Indiana and Ohio. ⬇
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Some recalled cans of tuna were mistakenly shipped to stores in multiple states, including Indiana and Ohio. ⬇
After light snow showers move through Wednesday morning, cold air will start to rush back. Expect a bitter cold Friday with dangerous wind chills and the chance for snow this weekend.
>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/first-alert-forecast-more-snow-chances-more-cold-through-weekend/
>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/first-alert-forecast-more-snow-chances-more-cold-through-weekend/
January 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
After light snow showers move through Wednesday morning, cold air will start to rush back. Expect a bitter cold Friday with dangerous wind chills and the chance for snow this weekend.
>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/first-alert-forecast-more-snow-chances-more-cold-through-weekend/
>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/21/first-alert-forecast-more-snow-chances-more-cold-through-weekend/
Israel has been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, an Israeli official said Monday, while France is holding off accepting for now.
Trump’s Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it’ll work
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Israel has been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, an Israeli official said Monday, while France is holding off accepting for now.
The Supreme Court could make it easier to carry a firearm inside a private business.
Supreme Court hears Second Amendment case
The Supreme Court considers the constitutional questions of Second Amendment rights and property owner rights in Wolford versus Lopez.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Supreme Court could make it easier to carry a firearm inside a private business.
A mother in North Carolina who is accused of killing her daughter by poisoning her daughter’s wine on Thanksgiving is allegedly tied to additional deaths.
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/mom-accused-killing-daughter-by-poisoning-her-wine-thanksgiving-dinner-officials-say/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/mom-accused-killing-daughter-by-poisoning-her-wine-thanksgiving-dinner-officials-say/
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A mother in North Carolina who is accused of killing her daughter by poisoning her daughter’s wine on Thanksgiving is allegedly tied to additional deaths.
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/mom-accused-killing-daughter-by-poisoning-her-wine-thanksgiving-dinner-officials-say/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/mom-accused-killing-daughter-by-poisoning-her-wine-thanksgiving-dinner-officials-say/
The subpoenas are related to an investigation into whether Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement through public statements they made.
Justice Department subpoenas Walz, 5 others in immigration enforcement obstruction probe
Prosecutors have served six subpoenas to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during an immigration operation.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The subpoenas are related to an investigation into whether Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement through public statements they made.
A Georgia man was injured over the weekend while trying to save human remains from a fire that destroyed a funeral home building.
Owner’s family member injured trying to save remains in funeral home fire
A Georgia man was injured over the weekend while trying to save human remains from a funeral home fire.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
A Georgia man was injured over the weekend while trying to save human remains from a fire that destroyed a funeral home building.
A 16-year-old in Ohio was arrested after police said he shot his younger brother in the head Sunday night.
16-year-old arrested after shooting his younger brother in the head, police say
A 16-year-old in Ohio was arrested after police said he shot his younger brother in the head Sunday night.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
A 16-year-old in Ohio was arrested after police said he shot his younger brother in the head Sunday night.
Two bills at the Indiana Statehouse aim to bring a casino into Allen County.
Allen County leaders gather public input on casino proposal
Allen County leaders seek public input on casino proposal
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January 21, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Two bills at the Indiana Statehouse aim to bring a casino into Allen County.
The AWS Foundation announced a new identity on Tuesday as the organization moves into its next chapter.
AWS Foundation announces new identity as organization ‘enters next chapter of grantmaking and inclusivity’
The AWS Foundation announced a new identity on Tuesday as the organization moves into its next chapter.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The AWS Foundation announced a new identity on Tuesday as the organization moves into its next chapter.
The Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend has received a two-year grant of $85,000 to support its Hispanic Health Advocate Program.
Catholic Charities receives grant for its Hispanic Health Advocate Program
The Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend has received a two-year grant of $85,000 to support its Hispanic Health Advocate Program.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend has received a two-year grant of $85,000 to support its Hispanic Health Advocate Program.
Shelter gives tips on caring for pets in extremely cold weather
Shelter gives tips on caring for pets in extremely cold weather
With some more snow on the way and temperatures dropping below zero, animal experts are reminding pet owners.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Shelter gives tips on caring for pets in extremely cold weather
If you go onto the Decatur Pizza King’s Facebook page, you’ll see post after post, comment after comment, all supporting one woman: Crystal Hershey.
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/beloved-decatur-waitress-receives-outpouring-support-after-medical-issues/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/beloved-decatur-waitress-receives-outpouring-support-after-medical-issues/
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
If you go onto the Decatur Pizza King’s Facebook page, you’ll see post after post, comment after comment, all supporting one woman: Crystal Hershey.
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/beloved-decatur-waitress-receives-outpouring-support-after-medical-issues/
REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/20/beloved-decatur-waitress-receives-outpouring-support-after-medical-issues/
Indiana firefighters logged elevated levels of potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals in their blood serum, the state has found — with some connections to the frequency with which they handled firefighting foam, protective gear and specialized emergency responses.
PFAS blood-testing pilot finds elevated levels among Indiana firefighters
Indiana firefighters logged elevated levels of potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals in their blood serum, the state has found — with some connections to the frequency with which they handled firefighting foam, protective gear and specialized emergency responses.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Indiana firefighters logged elevated levels of potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals in their blood serum, the state has found — with some connections to the frequency with which they handled firefighting foam, protective gear and specialized emergency responses.