Bluffton, IN

BLUFFTON, Ind. — The Wells County Republican Party will hold two caucuses this month and next to fill vacancies on the Bluffton Common Council and Wells County Board of Commissioners. The first caucus is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. to select a replacement for the Bluffton Common Council's at-large seat. The vacancy follows Blake Fiechter's election to the Indiana State Senate and his resignation from the council, effective Nov. 3. A second caucus will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at

BLUFFTON, Ind. (WOWO) — Flags throughout Wells County will be flown at half-staff Friday in honor of former Bluffton Mayor Ted Ellis. Governor Mike Braun has ordered flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Nov. 6, the day of Ellis' funeral. Ellis served as Bluffton's mayor for 24 years before his death. The City of Bluffton is joining Ellis' family, friends, colleagues and community members in mourning his passing and recognizing his decades of leadership and service. Residents and busin

Indiana secretary of state candidates make final pitches before election day. Ted Ellis, the former mayor of the City of Bluffton, has died. Governor Mike Braun likely to extend the pause on gas taxes, wants to expand grant funding for road projects.

Ted L. Ellis, longtime serving mayor of Bluffton, 79, passed away on Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, at

BLUFFTON, Ind. (WOWO) — Bluffton Mayor John Mentzer is remembering former Mayor Ted Ellis following his death, reflecting on his decades of public service and commitment to the community. In a statement shared with the public, Mentzer and his wife, Dayle, expressed their condolences to the Ellis family and recognized Ellis' 24 years as mayor. Mentzer also recalled receiving advice and guidance from Ellis while considering whether to step forward and complete former Mayor Whicker's term. Althou

Today’s Listener of the Day is Lyndsey Mettler from Bluffton! Lyndsey has been rocking with The Bear since the station was introduced in the 90s and says she’s rockin’ out 24/7. She loves Motionless in White, Bad Omens, Sleep Token, Linkin Park, and Magnolia Park, plus her new pet spider Jerry and time with friends who feel like family. Congrats, Lyndsey – you’re today's Listener of the Day!

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) - Fort Wayne's Halloween trick-or-treating hours will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Police urge parents to accompany children, residents to keep porches well-lit, and drivers to use extra caution. Additional trick-or-treating events in the area happening on Sunday, October 31 can be found below: 2 to 4 p.m. - American Legion 241, 7605 Bluffton Road, Waynedale 4 to 6 p.m. - Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road, Grabill 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - FW Urban

WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — A Bluffton man facing federal charges related to the alleged production and possession of child sexual abuse material is now facing additional state-level charges for alleged child molesting. According to a report from our partners in news, 21Alive, court records identify the suspect as 44-year-old William Myers. Court documents obtained by 21Investigates say investigators found dozens of files containing child sexual abuse material on Myers’ electronic devices du

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