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

Fort Wayne UNITED TenPoint Coalition looking to expand into new neighborhoods

The Fort Wayne UNITED TenPoint Coalition has been working to lower crime in our city since 2018 and is now looking to expand. Leaders say it’s all about being present, connecting with residents, and showing they care.

Here's how you can help during Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and a few state and local organizations are urging folks to keep an extra close eye on struggling families.

Fort Wayne community, Pokémon Go enthusiasts help 'feed the herd' at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Students at Purdue University Fort Wayne volunteered to fight food insecurity on campus, all while having a bit of fun playing Pokémon Go on Sunday. The Pantry at Purdue helps prevent hundreds of college students from going hungry every month.

Fort Wayne residents have mixed feelings on Biden's 'ghost guns', 'red flag' laws

President Biden targeted “ghost guns” and “red flag” laws in his gun control executive orders announced Thursday. Some Fort Wayne residents argue it’s our constitutional right to bear arms - as long as we’re registered, law-abiding citizens. Others argue any gun safety measures are a slippery slope towards too much government control.

NACS passes resolutions opposing vouchers, supporting public education funding

Northwest Allen County schools is advocating for better public school funding and requesting greater transparency of public money used to support private education. Since the beginning of the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, $1 billion of public money has been spent on private and parochial schools. As of now, these institutions do not have to be audited by the State Board of Accounts or report how money is being spent.

Huntington lifts capacity restrictions, requires masks for eight more weeks

The City of Huntington lifted capacity restrictions within city limits on Tuesday. Mayor Richard Strick signed an amended executive order leaving in place a local face-covering requirement until May 31.

CDC federal moratorium on eviction extended for third time

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the federal moratorium on eviction until June 30th. This is the third time the deadline has been pushed back. Fort Wayne renters and landlords alike are feeling the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Families enjoy outdoor fun at Bigger Than Us Inc.’s 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Aiden McCann woke up Sunday morning to colorful eggs hidden all around his house. He has big plans for his found treasure.

Veo E-Scooters, bikes return to downtown Fort Wayne

E-Scooters and bikes returned to Fort Wayne Thursday. The city announced they will extend an ongoing pilot program with Veo, a shared mobility company. The program will test if electric scooters are a viable mobility option in our city.

Why Trans Day of Visibility is important

Purdue University Fort Wayne celebrated Trans Day of Visibility on Wednesday. The day is dedicated to honoring the lives of transgender and gender-non-conforming people.

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