The Locker Room: High School Basketball (1/15)

Justin Prince and Petar Hood bring you highlights from 14 local high school basketball games in the latest edition of The Locker Room.

Shooting Struggles Continue for Lady 'Dons in Loss to Green Bay

The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team shot just 32% from the field in a 62-46 loss to Green Bay on Friday night.

Blackhawk's Gansert signs with Trine

Blackhawk Christian senior soccer player Alex Gansert signed with Trine University to continue his soccer career on Friday.

Komets announce start of season, home opener set for Feb. 19

The Fort Wayne Komets announced today their start of season schedule.

Flurries Possible Saturday

Slick spots are possible on the roads early Saturday. We're going to stay under the clouds for the first half of the weekend. Light snow showers will move through the area.

Alex Gansert Signing Day Full Interview

Alex Gansert talks about his decision to sign with Trine to continue his soccer career.

NASA's Orion gearing up for the Moon

NASA prepares for the first of several moon missions that will hopefully end with another landing on the moon.

Strong winds create snow rollers

Winds so strong, snowballs form on the ground.

Gov. Mike DeWine activates Ohio National Guard ahead of potential riots

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine activated 580 National Guard members Tuesday in preparation for what the FBI identified as massive armed protests planned in Columbus and every state capital in the country leading up to Inauguration Day.

Ohio to roll out online tool to look up COVID-19 vaccine locations

The tool will be available on the state’s coronavirus web site on Friday, and all local health departments should also have the information on their websites.

Indiana coronavirus cases increase to 578,494; 8,830 deaths

The Allen County Department of Health announced there are now 31,419 cases and 539 deaths as of Thursday.

Impeachment: Some Fort Wayne residents say we're wasting our time, others say it needs to happen

President Donald Trump makes history to be the first president to ever be impeached, twice. Some Fort Wayne residents are saying it’s about time, and others saying we’re focusing on the wrong things.

Paulding revitalizing downtown with two new businesses coming to town

The long term plan is to bring downtown Paulding, Ohio back to its former state as center of attraction for the county. To help do that, two new businesses are coming to the downtown area, one of which will occupy the 132 year old Masonic Temple building.

Adams Central's Joe Collier inks with Indiana Wesleyan

Adams Central's Joe Collier signed with Indiana Wesleyan to continue his football career on Thursday evening.

High School Girls Basketball: Bellmont, Lakewood Park pick up wins

Bellmont and Lakewood Park were both victorious in girls basketball action on Thursday.

Mastodons hit the road with some momentum

The Mastodons (4-5, 3-5 Horizon) travel to Milwaukee to face the Panthers (5-2, 4-1 Horizon) this weekend.

Joe Collier Signing Day Full Interview

Joe Collier talks about his decision to sign with Indiana Wesleyan to continue his football career.

Light Snow Friday

Light snow showers arrive as we wrap up the week. Slick spots are possible for the morning commute, so leave extra time on your way to work. Highs will be in the upper 30s.

COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Indiana, here's what you need to know

Eligible Hoosiers can schedule a vaccination by clicking here or by calling 2-1-1 if they do not have access to a computer or need assistance registering.

People age 70 and over now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana

People waited their turn at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, the first day the site was open, to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Eighty-two-year-old Marlene Schrader says she was excited to get the shot on Wednesday so her life can return to normal.

Indiana coronavirus cases increase to 574,119; 8,790 deaths

The Indiana State Department of Health's county metrics map indicates seven counties in northeast Indiana are now in the red when it comes to COVID-19 levels of spread. The Allen County Department of Health announced there are now 31,220 cases and 537 deaths as of Wednesday.

Indiana plans to expand COVID-19 vaccines to Hoosiers 76 and older soon

So far, about 220,000 Hoosiers have received their first coronavirus shot, and 40,000 have gotten their second, according to the state’s vaccination dashboard, updated Wednesday.

600 Indiana National Guard troops going to DC to aid Biden security for inauguration

About 600 Indiana National Guard soldiers are being sent to Washington, D.C., to help with security for next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. State officials said Wednesday they were also monitoring possible armed protests but didn’t yet have any threats of violence at Indiana locations.

10 GOP House members voted to impeach President Trump

Ten Republican House members voted to impeach President Donald Trump over the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. The GOP votes were in sharp contrast to the unanimous support for Trump among House Republicans when he was first impeached by Democrats in 2019.

New Haven Fire Station expansion will be a multi-use space for COVID-19 testing and more

An expansion to the main New Haven Fire Station means more than just additional space for the department. The City says this comes after the station was used for a COVID-19 testing site in 2020. A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Monday morning.

ISDH: More contagious coronavirus variant found in Indiana

The Indiana State Department of Health said the variant was identified in the state through testing by the state agency’s laboratory and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but Monday’s announcement included no additional information on its discovery in Indiana.

Indiana coronavirus cases increase to 567,338; 8,643 deaths

The Allen County Department of Health announced there are now 30,835 cases and 512 deaths as of Monday.

Allen County coroner identifies Wells Street stabbing victim, 1st homicide of 2021

The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was stabbed to death after a fight occurred over the weekend. On Saturday just after 3 p.m., the officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported fight in the 1000 block of North Wells Street.

High homicide rate, high clear rate in Fort Wayne for 2020

In 2020, Fort Wayne saw, at last count, 43 homicides. This number is 1.5 times higher than 2019 and five short of the record set in 2016. Despite this, the Fort Wayne Police Department says they have had great success in arresting suspects in these cases.

War Memorial Coliseum COVID-19 vaccination site 'ray of hope' as cases surge in Allen County

A vaccination clinic in Expo IV at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum COVID-19 will open to the public on Wednesday. The Allen County Health Department says the vaccine comes at no cost to the patient.

Electric Works developers complete close on $286M in project financing

The development team behind Electric Works announced Tuesday that it has closed on $286 million in project financing. Officials say they will now invest more than $200 million alone over the next 24 months to redevelop the historic former General Electric campus.

Indiana coronavirus cases increase to 570,477; 8,731 deaths

The Allen County Department of Health announced there are now 31,037 cases and 518 deaths as of Tuesday.

Fort Wayne neighborhood residents pushing back against proposed West State Apartments

At the back of two narrow chip and seal roads off of bass road, Neuhaus Drive and Lathrop Drive, lies the site of a proposed 48-unit apartment complex. Residents have been fighting the proposal they say will just cause problems.

High School Basketball: NECC Quarterfinals

No. 24 USF falls short in upset bid of No. 8 Marian

High School Girls Basketball: Carroll, Norwell claim road wins

The Carroll and Norwell girls basketball teams picked up road wins in action seen on FOX 55 on Wednesday night.

Warm Thursday, Rain Late

Thursday will be another mostly cloudy and warm day. Rain moves in late.

High School Basketball: ACAC Quarterfinals

Boys High School Basketball: Homestead outlasts Blackhawk in battle of unbeatens

In the most highly-anticipated local basketball game of the season, 4A #3 Homestead took down 2A #1 Blackhawk Christian on Tuesday night.

Garrett's Kioski, McCoy sign for college

High School Basketball: ACAC Quarterfinals

Garrett's Kioski, McCoy sign for college

Warmer Wednesday

It'll be another day with a mostly cloudy sky but it will be warmer.

Hallie McCoy Signing Day Full Interview

Hallie McCoy talks about her decision to sign with Glen Oaks Community College to continue her softball career.

Emma Kioski Signing Day Full Interview

Emma Kioski talks about her decision to sign with Saint Francis to continue her track and field career.

Grace pulls off upset over No. 20 Saint Francis

Cade Gibbs was the hero on Monday night as Grace’s men’s basketball team took down No. 20 St. Francis 72-71.

Kyle Mangas cementing legacy in IWU history

Kyle Mangas is continuing to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in Indiana Wesleyan basketball history.

Warmer Tuesday

There will be some sunshine around Tuesday and it will be warmer.

Indiana coronavirus cases increase to 563,653; 8,613 deaths

The Allen County Department of Health announced there are now 30,693 cases and 512 deaths as of Sunday.

Blue Jacket Executive Director reflects on Fantasy of Lights' record-breaking number of attendees

Blue Jacket’s Fantasy of Lights had a record-breaking number of attendees this year. FOX 55 speaks with the nonprofit’s Executive Director Tony Hudson about why he thinks they were so successful this year.