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21alivenews.com > 01/02/2026 > indiana-house-representatives-accepting-student-applications-2026-page-program

Indiana House of Representatives accepting student applications for 2026 page program

Indiana House of Representatives accepting student applications for 2026 page program3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (108+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana House of Representatives is accepting student applications for its 2026 page program. The program provides students, or pages, an opportunity to learn more about state government by watching the legislative process in person, interacting with…...

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21alivenews.com > 12/29/2025 > fort-wayne-community-schools-school-choice-lottery

Fort Wayne Community Schools: School Choice Lottery

Fort Wayne Community Schools: School Choice Lottery4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (131+ words) Fort Wayne Community Schools: School Choice Lottery21Alive FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We're joined by Director of Student and Family Support Services Kyra Nolan to discuss Fort Wayne Community Schools' School Choice Lottery. Bell Mansion hosting complete liquidation auction as part of…...

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21alivenews.com > 12/23/2025 > fort-wayne-community-schools-study-connection

Fort Wayne Community Schools: Study Connection

Fort Wayne Community Schools: Study Connection1+ week, 3+ day ago  (115+ words) Fort Wayne Community Schools: Study Connection21Alive FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We're joined by Helen Tobo and Matt Schiebel to discuss Fort Wayne Community Schools' Study Connection tutoring program. Sister of 13-year-old shooting victim held her as she died: "She looked so…...

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21alivenews.com > 12/10/2025 > southeast-fort-wayne-early-learning-center-closing-due-voucher-program-suspension

Southeast Fort Wayne early learning center closing due to voucher program suspension

Southeast Fort Wayne early learning center closing due to voucher program suspension3+ week, 2+ day ago  (296+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An early learning center focused on serving low-income families on Fort Wayne's southeast side is closing its doors after years of service, Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI) says. LSSI announced the closure of its Children's…...

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21alivenews.com > 11/04/2025 > special-election-taking-place-tuesday-nacs-referendum

RESULTS: NACS referendum fails following Tuesday’s Special Election

RESULTS: NACS referendum fails following Tuesday’s Special Election1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (465+ words) UPDATE: The NACS referendum failed to pass following Tuesday's Special Election. 53.99% of voters voted against the referendum, while 46.01% voted in favor. You can view the results here. NACS says because it did not pass, the district will not have funding…...

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21alivenews.com > 09/10/2025 > garrett-keyser-butler-school-board-votes-ban-6-books-district-curriculum

Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Board votes to ban 6 books from district curriculum

Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Board votes to ban 6 books from district curriculum3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (340+ words) GARRETT, Ind. (WPTA) - The Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Board voted to ban six books over sexual/objectionable content. This decision comes after the board held a special meeting on Friday, where members debated whether certain titles should be blocked from the district's…...

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21alivenews.com > 08/15/2025 > acpl-celebrates-milestone-partnership-with-dolly-partons-imagination-library

ACPL celebrates milestone in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

ACPL celebrates milestone in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (209+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating a milestone in its partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. More than 50,000 high-quality, age-appropriate books have now been mailed directly to the homes of children ages 0-5 across Allen…...

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21alivenews.com > 07/31/2025 > science-central-names-new-executive-director

Science Central names new executive director

Science Central names new executive director5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (236+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Science Central announced the appointment of a new executive director on Thursday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Science Central executive director stepping down after 17 years After a careful, extensive search, the organization says it has selected Mandee Mikulski to…...

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21alivenews.com > 07/10/2025 > former-east-noble-school-corporation-athletic-director-accused-financial-misconduct-suing-district-federal-court

Former East Noble School Corporation athletic director accused of financial misconduct suing district in federal court

Former East Noble School Corporation athletic director accused of financial misconduct suing district in federal court5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (426+ words) NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A former East Noble School Corporation athletic director accused of stealing money from the district is now suing it in federal court. The lawsuit names the school district, as well as Chief Finance & Operations Officer Brian…...

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21alivenews.com > 07/02/2025 > trump-administration-withholds-over-6-billion-after-school-summer-programs-more

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more6+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (1040+ words) The administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more as part of a review to ensure grants align with President Donald Trump's priorities. The move leaves states…...