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What does a global pandemic and Netflix have in common? ABC21 Daily Reporter Kayla Crandall shows you how a group of chess players has grown their club into an outlet for fun and serious practice.
The leader of Fort Wayne Community Schools talks to the ABC21 Daily about his plan for in-person summer school and why e-learning may be here to stay.
In her first interview since she left office after a very public split with Governor Holcomb, Jennifer McCormick opens up about her tension with Holcomb, how she feels the schools are doing now, and what she hopes to see in the future.
Happy Holidays from us to you! Our crew is taking a few days off to recharge. We'll be back soon with even more interviews and news you can use after Christmas.
Gabe says we could see snow for Christmas. We'll also check the other stories making headlines across Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana.
ABC21 Producer Kayla Crandall introduces you to two couples who are navigating the pandemic with significant others who live in different countries.
- A new COVID vaccine is on the cusp of authorization -What FWCS expects in the new year -BBQ owner sues Governor Holcomb -$1 Billion to fix US-30 -A rare note of optimism in the Senate
ABC21 Producer Kayla Crandall brings you the top headlines in 21Country and beyond from the first presidential debate of 2020 to an update on the Breonna Taylor case.
After firefighters rescued three small children and their mother from a house fire last week, we've learned two children have since died. Plus, we'll show you what to expect for the first Presidential debate Tuesday in Cleveland, Ohio.
8/14/2020 - Surgeon General Jerome Adams Visits Fort Wayne, Warns of Increasing COVID-19 Numbers by ABC21
One Ohio couple who started their love story in Fort Wayne is celebrating 75 years of marriage this month. Another couple met much later in life, but their love was as strong as any. Both men are veterans. ABC21 Producer Kayla Crandall helps tell their stories of love on the homefront.
7/8/2020 - After Jim Banks Threatens to Pull School Funding, Educators Say They "Won't be Bullied" by ABC21
On this episode:
-Amazon comes to Fort Wayne, but the company's history in Indiana is rocky -GOP chair Steve Shine endorses a candidate for County Council who has supported democrats -Worker "shocked" at water pollution control plant
On this episode of the ABC21 Daily:
-New Indiana law bans cell phone use while driving -Residents in Andrews are worried about their water -Major league baseball is back, but TinCaps season is in doubt
On this episode:
-FWCS board members admit they're not diverse enough -Electric Works projects gets long awaited good news -We're nearly in a drought. Will we see enough rain soon?
Introducing the ABC21 Daily. It's a quick podcast with the top local headlines. If you already subscribe to the ABC21 Weekly, you'll get the daily each weekday evening.
On this episode, Fort Wayne Councilwoman Michelle Chambers shares her thoughts on the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, what's next for the city and a racist encounter that changed her life
Caution: This episode contains strong language that may not be suitable for everyone.
Incoming superintendent Mark Daniel talks with Brien about expectations for the coming year and the challenges the district faces. He says parents should make plans for a late start to the school year.
Allen County Election Board members Tim Pape and Tom Hardin talk with Brien about the mechanics of the June 2 Primary and why it will be an election like no other.
Last month, Indiana's Superintendent of Public Instruction broke the news that most people expected, but no one really wanted to hear.
Students will have to learn via remote learning for the rest of the semester due to COVID-19. That's why ABC21 Chief Meteorologist Matt Leach launched "Matt's Weather School" as another way for kids to learn at home.
ABC21 Weekly Producer Kayla Crandall explores this new project and how you can get involved.
We speak to a nurse who is frustrated with conditions inside a COVID-19 unit. She says she doesn't have enough supplies and it's putting her patients and her health at risk.
Producer Kayla finds out what it's like to work inside a testing lab as thousands of COVID-19 samples come through. Why did testing take so long to begin? Why is it still so limited?
Krista's grandpa Jim survived polio and is hunkering down to avoid the new viral terror. They spoke on the phone about the similarities between COVID-19 and the scary days of "infantile paralysis."
On this episode, how to say goodbye when you can't be close. Krista visits a funeral home where even the most sacred of rituals aren't spared from the cruelty of the coronavirus. Just ask Lee Milan's family.
How crime stoppers pays and protects tipsters. The man behind the northeast Indiana program, Ken Fries, unveils the mysteries behind the very public organization. FWPD spokeswoman Sgt. Sofia Rosales-Scatena talks about earning the community's trust, and working with crime stoppers to make arrests.
The ABC21 Weekly dives into work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some workers don't feel safe. What do they do? Who can they talk to about their concerns? Do they have recourse? We talk to Tom Lewandowski of the Workers' Project.
Breweries and churches at a glance, may not seem to have a lot in common. But both center their business, or congregation, around a sense of ‘community’. Pastor Gary Erdos of Trinity English Lutheran Church even takes it a step further, and believes breweries like Hop River could teach the church a thing or two about generating interest, and bringing people together.
It's been more than three years since the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German.
14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams disappeared on Feb. 13, 2017, while hiking near their hometown of Delphi.
Volunteer searchers found their bodies the next day in a wooded area.
The search for their killer has evolved over the past three years, with police initially releasing a still image of the suspect and then an audio recording and a video of the suspect.
On April 1, Investigation Discovery's In Pursuit with John Walsh will feature this crime in hopes of finding the killer.
Producer Kayla Crandall brings you an interview with the co-host of the show before the episode premieres.
On this episode of the ABC21 Weekly - a distraction from depressing numbers and news.
Krista interviews the leader of a delicious food movement taking shape in Fort Wayne during the pandemic.
Producer Kayla takes us inside a den of pinball wizards. Consider it something to look forward to once we're allowed out of our homes.
Thousands of Hoosiers are out of work thanks to economic ravages of COVID-19. Brien and Krista hear from Josh Richardson of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Josh explains how unemployment benefits can help you or someone you know. He also explains how to file for them.
For frequently asked questions about unemployment and COVID-19, go here: https://www.in.gov/dwd/files/Indiana_Unemployment_FAQ.pdf
This is a special "extra" edition of the ABC21 Weekly recorded March 19, 2020. In this edition, you'll hear the announcement of Allen County's first two COVID-19 cases. The news conference was led by Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deb McMahan over telephone. She spoke to members of the media and addressed their questions afterward. This is the unedited recording of that news conference in its entirety.
A lot can happen in a week. On this episode, Krista and Brien talk with Representative Jim Banks about a major economic relief package. Will Uncle Sam really send $1,000 checks to Americans? Banks also suggests that Fort Wayne's VA hospital could be called into broad service amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brien and Krista review the big story of the week. COVID-19 shuts down schools and cancels sports. A Purdue virologist explains what viruses are, why they make us sick, and why they're so tough to kill. Matt Leach previews next week's weather. Producer Daniel takes us onto the pitch with the Fort Wayne FC as the new soccer team tries to assemble itself while the novel coronavirus makes planning difficult.