News across Greater Fort Wayne
In 'Sophie, Standing There,' a fictional sound tech mics up (real) famous authors
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Meg Mason about her latest book, Sophie, Standing There, and the one-sided relationships we form with some of our favorite authors.
Fort Wayne Campaign Encourages Residents To ‘Leave The Leaves’
A Fort Wayne environmental campaign is encouraging residents to keep fallen leaves in yards and green spaces this fall to provide habitat for insects and wildlife while improving soil health.
A new anti-ICE compilation album benefits immigrants rights organizations
The Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT album features contributions from over 30 artists, including Kathleen Hanna, Fred Armisen and Tom Morello to create a historical and artistic record of this moment.
Playing 'La Bamba' for an hour? Must be a Mexican fandango!
A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world — one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango at a time.
At the Smithsonian, Maya Angelou's typewriter holds a place of honor
A typewriter Maya Angelou used for decades is on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, near the original Star-Spangled Banner. A curator explains why it belongs there.
Angela Autumn brings a new sound to her Appalachian roots
Singer songwriter Angela Autumn's music starts with her Appalachian roots and then takes some surprising turns. She talks about the experiences that inspired the songs on her new album, 'Believer'.
IEDC boasts businesses moving to Indiana, eyes supercomputer and Space Academy
State officials are touting strong wage growth and low unemployment while attracting business investment to Indiana. Supercomputer and Space Academy are being eyed as future investments.
Chatbots are becoming a new reality for renters
Landlords are using AI chatbots to manage interactions with their tenants. We hear from one renter who just wants help from a human.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.
Could a far left candidate win a midterm race in a red state like Florida?
Angie Nixon, the Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate in Florida, is running from the far left — raising questions about whether such a campaign can work in a red state like Florida.
Tennessee's failed execution ignites a medical ethics debate
After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, ever. No matter the method.
AI has sparked anxiety, earlier generations showed us ways to manage our fears
Much of what we are hearing about AI leaves many people anxious about the risks posed by the technology. The writer Michael Sacacas takes a long view of how to manage such feelings.