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Photo Supplied / Fort Wayne Police Department FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Fort Wayne police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 12-year-old boy. Breontae Terry Shepherd was last seen around 5 p.m. Friday evening in the 4400 block of Mirada Drive in southeast Fort Wayne. Police describe him as Black, about five-foot-three and 140 pounds, with short black hair. Anyone with information should call Fort Wayne police at 260-427-1222.

Two Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff Share0 FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Two people are facing arrest following an hours-long standoff near downtown Fort Wayne. Police were called to the 1200 block of Oneida Street around 10 p.m. Friday for a disturbance. Officers say a man and woman inside had warrants and refused to come out. Police eventually took both into custody around 1:45 Saturday morning. No injuries were reported, but the investigation is still ongoing.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) – Indiana residents have one month left to register to vote in November’s general election. The registration deadline is October 5, with early voting beginning October 6. Voters can register or check their status through the Indiana Voters website. To register, Hoosiers must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 by Election Day, and have lived in their precinct for at least 30 days. Election Day is November 3. You can find more voting information HERE.

("Police Blue Lights" by Ken Hawkins, CC BY 2.0) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — An 18-year-old Fort Wayne man was arrested Friday morning after Fort Wayne police investigated a reported rape on the city’s south side. Officers were called to the 4500 block of Schmucker Drive around 7:13 a.m. Friday. After an initial investigation, a detective with the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons section was assigned to the case.

(Photo supplied / Northrop Athletics) FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Northwest Allen County Schools is investigating an allegation that an athletic official used inappropriate language toward members of the Northrop High School flag football team during a recent game at Carroll High School. According to the district, the incident did not involve any Carroll students, coaches or staff members.

(Photo supplied / Indiana Michigan Power) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Michigan Power is seeking public input on three proposed transmission projects designed to strengthen the electric grid across parts of Indiana. The projects would add more than 150 miles of new transmission lines, including three separate 765-kilovolt lines. I&M says the upgrades are intended to help maintain reliable electricity for homes, schools, businesses and essential services.

Photo Supplied / Indiana State Police Department INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana State Police and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols across the state this Labor Day weekend as part of an effort to crack down on impaired and aggressive driving. Governor Mike Braun announced the stepped-up enforcement Friday. Troopers will increase patrols along high-traffic corridors and conduct sobriety checkpoints through Monday, Sept. 7.

(Supplied/Visit Fort Wayne) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the Fort Wayne Musicians Association have reached a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement includes increased compensation for musicians, an expanded performance season and enhanced benefits. Under the new contract, musician compensation will increase by approximately 30% cumulatively over the four years.

(Photo supplied/Indiana Michigan Power) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Nearly 600 Indiana Michigan Power customers were without electricity Friday as Fort Wayne experienced high heat and humidity. According to our partner in news, 21Alive, about 425 customers were without power in an area stretching from Hillegas and Goshen roads to East Washington Boulevard. Several traffic signals in the area were also without power.

"Opioids" by K-State Research and Extension, CC BY 2.0 FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker is set to announce more than half a million dollars in funding for organizations working to help individuals and families affected by opioid and substance addiction. Tucker will announce the recipients of the city’s third round of funding from opioid settlement payments during a news conference Tuesday.