Dirk Rowley

A church switched from giving branded mugs to first-time visitors to donating meals to a local rescue mission in their name. Their connect card completion rate went from roughly 15% to almost 95% (@refugechurchlc on IG). The gift changed from "here's our logo" to "we did something meaningful on your behalf." Turns out their community responded to generosity, rather than merchandise.

Chicking, a halal chicken restaurant chain based out of Dubai, has officially opened in the Summit City and is offering grand opening deals! Read more about Fort Wayne's latest restaurant below. wane.com/news/local-new…

Almost 2,000 customers are without power in Defiance County, Ohio. wane.com/news/local-new…

A judge has sided with a former client of a church program who was promised a house, car, and job after graduating. wane.com/investigations…

Downtown Fort Wayne is in search of a new executive director. Details: wane.com/top-stories/do…

The FBI and the Fort Wayne Police Department were among the agencies that assisted in today's investigation in Jay County. wane.com/news/crime/pol…

@nkellyIN I'm a bit surprised nobody has invented a telescope camera with an AI tracker to stabilize and zoom in the view from the ground.

So excited to see the Artemis launch!! Disappointed by the video/broadcast. Did everyone forget how this worked?

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. cbsn.ws/4dooQWQ

It is unknown when power will be restored to the areas affected by the storm.wane.com/top-stories/th…

Captain Koval once served as a machinist with the Indiana Air National Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne. wane.com/news/indiana/b…

Have you seen these two? FWPD is asking for your help in locating two boys, Saharodin Tun, 12, and Norodin Tun, 10, who were last seen near the intersection of Chartwell Drive and Anthony Boulevard on Monday. >>>wane.com/top-stories/po…

If Indiana can't beat Duke, at least an Indiana kid can...

As large-load customers begin to pay I&M, it takes less money from existing customers to cover the fixed costs, creating “downward pressure” on rates. wane.com/top-stories/wh…

We remain on alert for severe storms Thursday night. Damaging storms are not guaranteed in all spots around NE Indiana and NW Ohio. But, some areas could see damage from the storms, if all storm ingredients combine just right.

I want everyone to be on alert for strong storms to fire up around dinnertime and intensifying by 8 pm here on our Thursday. High winds, large hail, some flooding and tornadoes are all possible. Keep checking in with WANE for updates during the afternoon and evening.

This morning, Science Central's long-awaited planetarium officially opened! Peek inside: wane.com/news/local-new…

President Trump gives an INCREDIBLE slap in the face to @Jim_Banks and @AGToddRokita by endorsing their worst enemy - Sen. Liz Brown.

The proposed quarry and development would be located nearest SACS’s Lafayette Meadows Elementary School. wane.com/top-stories/sa…

The crash occurred when Beishekeev’s truck swerved on S.R. 67, hitting a van head-on. Four passengers in the van were killed, all men from the town of Bryant. wane.com/top-stories/se…

We're saying WELCOME BACK to @alyssaivanson after her maternity leave! with @DirkThoughts