Dirk Rowley, NewsChannel15

Dirk Rowley

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Fort Wayne, IN, United States

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Past articles by Dirk:

Judge Wendy Davis runs for 3rd District Congress

After 12 years “reacting” on the bench, Wendy Davis wants to be proactive in Congress. → Read More

Fort Wayne ‘train wrangler’ works behind the scenes on new Tom Hanks film

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Kelly Lynch, the Vice President of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, has always loved trains – so much so, that he doesn’t consider being stopped at a crossing being stuck. “It is always a blessing to be able to take a pause and take a moment,” he said. “I […] → Read More

Thousands without power across northeast Indiana as storms sweep through area

WANE 15 will continue to provide updates on the outages as they happen. → Read More

Former House candidate launches ‘Hoosiers for Common Sense’ PAC

Could a new super PAC help Democrats in the 2024 Indiana Senate race? → Read More

Fort Wayne company hydrates Philly and KC pro football

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The NFL’s big game is next Sunday and a Fort Wayne company can take at least a drop of credit for the success of both Philadelphia and Kansas City. Wheelin’ Water hydration systems are used by both teams during team practices. In fact, eight of the NFL’s 32 teams use […] → Read More

15 FINDS OUT: How a $2,000 surgery estimate became a $41,000 bill

An unlikely chain of events ballooned a Noble County man’s $2,000 surgery estimate into a $41,000 bill. WANE 15 learns how to keep it from happening to you. → Read More

Silver Alert canceled for Muncie woman

The Indiana State Police has canceled a statewide Silver Alert for a Muncie woman. → Read More

Architectural firm reveals proposed Carroll High School expansion

The proposal, which would cost just over $46 million, would add 27 new classrooms and nearly 85,000 of square feet. → Read More

Refurbished Smoky’s Records back on the market

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A local property investor has breathed new life into Smoky’s Records on Wells Street, which gathered dust for more than a decade after the 2006 death of Charles “Smoky” Montgomery. The retail space on the main level has been whiteboxed for a new owner to customize while the upstairs has […] → Read More

Northeast Indiana columnist takes digs at tenderloin bill

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — If Indiana lawmakers can have some lighter moments, so can the people who cover them. That was the thinking behind the latest column from Steve Garbacz, Executive Editor at KPC Media, where he flat out rejected any notion the breaded pork tenderloin should be Indiana’s official state sandwich. He (jokingly?) […] → Read More

Families of teens sue Fort Wayne gas station where they were shot

Could Quick Stop employees have helped prevent the shooting of three teens in 2021? → Read More

Jim Banks to run for Indiana’s open 2024 Senate seat

Rep. Jim Banks announces the next step in his political career. → Read More

Didier poll: mayor’s race ‘functionally tied’

A poll commissioned by the Didier campaign shows a competitive mayor’s race. → Read More

Person struck while pushing car on Ludwig Road

One person is in life threatening condition at the hospital. → Read More

DeKalb Commission votes ‘no’ on Auburn Sports Park

AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — At Thursday’s meeting, the DeKalb Economic Development Commission voted against Tax Increment Financing or TIF money earmarked for the development of the proposed Auburn Sports Park. The group trying to transform the old Auburn Auction Park near CR11 and Interstate 69 had said this was a critical piece of their capital […] → Read More

How FWCS got ‘unsustainable’ health care costs into shape

The three steps Fort Wayne Community Schools used to bring runaway health care costs under control. → Read More

No deal between Philharmonic and musicians; no talks scheduled

The strike continues as musicians and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic board fail to reach an agreement. → Read More

Public missing from Parkview public forum

Parkview Health held a public forum Tuesday missing one key ingredient: the public. → Read More

Police make arrest in double homicide in Paulding County

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Two people were found dead and one man was taken into custody in Paulding County, Ohio after a double homicide. Clay Dockery, 23, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and one count of theft. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said in a release that deputies were dispatched […] → Read More

Former VP Pence plans Fort Wayne book signing

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Mike Pence book tour will make a stop in Fort Wayne. Allen County Republican Party Chairman Steve Shine told WANE 15 the former Vice President will appear at the Clyde Theatre on December 21 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pence will sign copies of his new memoir So […] → Read More