Nico Pennisi joined the FOX 55 News team in October 2020 as a Multimedia Journalist. He is currently the Weekend Anchor for FOX 55.

Title: Multimedia Journalist

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Nico Pennisi joined the FOX 55 News team in October 2020 as a Multimedia Journalist.

He was born and raised in Long Island, NY.

He graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Nico is the Salutatorian of the School of Journalism Class of 2020.

This is his first job out of college and he couldn't be more excited to begin his professional career in Fort Wayne!

When he's not on camera, he loves cooking veggies, creating art and singing with his friends.

Nico's enthusiastic about connecting with the local community and telling their stories.

Auburn man faces a decade behind bars for meth possession

An Auburn man now faces 10 years in jail for drug-related charges.

Michigan man arrested during traffic stop on US 31 in Rochester

A Michigan man was arrested for drug-related crimes Sunday after state troopers pulled him over for speeding.

Police: 1988 Fort Wayne triple murder case of Mitchell solved

The Fort Wayne Police Department announced Wednesday that investigators identified the suspect in a 1988 triple murder case more than three decades later.

Silver Alert canceled for missing 23-year-old Martinsville woman

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department was investigating the disappearance of a Martinsville woman Tuesday night. She was found Wednesday morning

Columbia City ALDI will debut fresh layout Thursday

One of the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S. is investing billions of dollars into renovations and construction in its stores. The latest is set to reopen in Whitley County on Thursday.

Early Childhood Alliance receives grant, will use money to combat infant mortality in Fort Wayne

A local nonprofit is using a $26,000 grant to help decrease infant mortality in Allen County.

Humane Fort Wayne raises over $80,000 through Betty White Challenge

A viral challenge in honor of the late Betty White brought tens of thousands of dollars to a Fort Wayne animal shelter on Monday.

City of Fort Wayne seeks residents' input on addressing homelessness

The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services has received more than $4 million in federal funding to address homelessness. Now, the City, in collaboration with the nationally-recognized consulting firm Homebase, is seeking public input on the best way for the City to spend those dollars.

Trine students use VR to bring the university 'Into the Metaverse'

New technology at Trine University is allowing student engineers to test their designs in a whole new reality.

New Safe Haven Baby Box goes live in Bluffton

A community in Wells County is helping end infant abandonment in Indiana.

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