Fort Wayne's Morning News
Hosted by Kayla Blakeslee
Join Fort Wayne’s Morning News host Kayla Blakeslee as she discusses the news stories that matter most to the greater Fort Wayne area, as well as interviews the people behind the headlines.
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Another Day – Another Presidential Bill Signing
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Did The Trump Mar-a-Lago Raid Just Energize The MAGA Movement Even More?
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“Biden’s Been Uncareful With Public Remarks” – Sen Young
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Update on Indiana Abortion Legislation with Martin Carbaugh
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2nd Quarter GDP Numbers Indicate The Economy Appears To Be In Recession
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Getting To Know Allen County’s New Health Commissioner
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CJB Talks Indiana Special Session, Chips Bill & Nancy Pelosi
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Trump Makes First Speech In Washington Since Leaving Office
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State Representative Morris Provides Special Session Update
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Legislation to Help Small Businesses Fight Overtaking of Big Tech
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Inflation Putting a Huge Dent In Restaurant Service
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Sutherland Springs Good Samartian Talks Greenwood Park Shooting
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Governor’s Race Is The Big Contest With A Trump Candidate Running
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Congress Working To Finalize CHIPS For America Act and FABS Act
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Senator Young Responds To Mexico Paying For Boarder Secruity
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CJB Responds To Democratic Challengers Comments
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Inside Indiana Business: Pacers Future Owner, Mom Water
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California Governor Newsom Puts Out Ad Targeting Floridians
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HealthCall – “COVID-19 Artificial Intelligence”
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Primary Day Follow Up: First Contest Held Since SCOTUS Rulling On Abortion
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Senator Young Demands Answers About Nassar Investigation
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8, 9, 10 Dollars A Gallon, Who Predicted It? Donald Trump.
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Senator Todd Young Receives Historical Endorsement
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The Pro’s and Con’s of Pausing Indiana’s Gas Tax
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Gasoline Prices Are Sky High and They Might Get Even Worse
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“The Breadcrumbs Lead Right to the Speakers Office”
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”Pivoting so quickly from the tragedy, to the politics… was crass.”
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CJB: Texas Shooting, Veto Override and Holcomb in Davos
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KB Reacts to Approve Lawmakers Approving $40B for Ukraine
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AG Rokita Says Hoosier State Ready for Roe v. Wade Decision
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Despite Inflation & Supply Chain, Boat Sales Skyrocket
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Attorney General Garland says Justice Department is investigating Buffalo mass shooting as “a hate crime”
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Councilman Russ Jehl provides the full scoop on Fort Wayne’s trash problem
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Senator Mike Braun talks Inflation, Ukraine and Abortion on FWMN
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Senate to vote on abortion rights bill Wednesday
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“We can’t lead abroad while we’re still weak at home” – CJB
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Fox’s Tonya Powers explains the baby formula shortage
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Jim Grundy joins FWMN to talk about the price of diesel fuel
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Meteorologist Nick Marusiak breaks down Wet Bulb Temps
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Indy to Hold First Indiana Global Economic Summit
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Lasting Effects & Treatments for Long-Haul COVID
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Jennifer Winkeljon discusses the latest Job Report
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Nicole Thomas joins KB to talk about Better Business Bureau Scam Of The Week
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Rob Kelly talks Supply Chain issues: Worst before it gets better?
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Jay Young: Russian Oil Phase Out Impacting Gas Prices
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On Location: Heather Starr provides primary election coverage
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Fox’s Tonya Powers talks Primary’s in Ohio and Indiana
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Inside Indiana Business – Amazon Getting Creative
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Terre Haute Business Owner Arrested For Defending His Business. But Why?
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CJB Tells Disney He Will Not Support Copyright Extension
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inside Indiana Business – Recap of Holcombs Trip
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WOWO EXCLUSIVE: Senator Todd Young Announces SCOTUS Vote
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While Iran Deal Being Negotiated, We’re Still Distracted by Ukraine
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2nd COVID Booster Recommended For The Immunocompromised
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Inside Indiana Business – Looking to Buy A House?
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Senator Braun Walking Back Statement on Interracial Marriage
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Governor Holcomb Signs & Dismisses Controversial Bills
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Ketenji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Series is Underway
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Senate Hearings Going On For Supreme Court Nominee
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Inside Indiana Business – Impact Inflation Is Having on Indiana
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CJB Answers Questions on Bidens Ukraine Aid Legislation
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Why Attorney General Rokita Is Suing President Biden
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Small Businesses Feeling the Hurt as Consumers Spend Less
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“Get Green” – Saint Patricks Day Festival This Weekend
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$13.6B for Ukraine? What Our Legislators Really Passed
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Biden Adminstration Cutting Off Buying of Russian Oil
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Constitutional Carry Clears the Indiana Legislature
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HealthCall – Microbiome Testing & Drug Interaction
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What Determines Gas Prices (It’s Not What You Think)
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Councilman Russ Jehl Comments on Collective Bargaining
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Former FBI Agent Says Nuclear War is a Serious Threat
Don Bentley, former FBI Special Agent, SWAT Team Member, Army Apache Helicopter Pilot and New York Times bestselling author of the HOSTILE INTENT, joined WOWO’s Kayla Blakeslee to talk about the threat of nuclear war and whether or not the[...]
Lack of Professionalism Within American Politics
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Inside Indiana Business Monday – Made for this Moment Documentary
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Simon Owens Gives Latest on Russian / Ukraine Crisis
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Senator Young Talks Russia, Inflation, and Supreme Court Nominee
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KB Responds to “False Claims” About “Crack-Pipe Distribution”
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KB Answers Questions about Russia, Ukraine Crisis
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HealthCall: Pandemic Consequences – Good and Bad
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How to donate on K105’s last day of St Jude radiothon.
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Senator Todd Young joins KB to talk Russia, China, SCOTUS
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Rising mortgage rates could bring a spring surge
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State Rep Bob Morris supports cash requirement for retailers
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Inside Indiana Business Monday – Senate Bill 245
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Saying Goodbye To Darrin Wright
Today marked WOWO News Director, Darrin Wright's last day and the "Fort Wayne's Morning News" crew offered a heartfelt goodbye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oil Analysts Warning of “Pain At The Pump” Only Getting Worse
Jay Young, Oil & Gas Expert joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss predictions by several industry analysts warning that the pain experienced at the gas pump may only get worse as crude oil prices appear to be on the[...]
National School Choice Week Next Week Across America
Andrew Campanella has served as president of National School Choice Week since 2012 and joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss National School Choice which runs January 23rd through the 29th in America and its importance for students across the[...]
Fort Wayne City Councilman Russ Jehl Lays Out Issues With Red River Waste Solutions
Fort Wayne City Councilman, Russ Jehl joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the City of Fort Wayne and their problems with Red River Waste Solutions and what steps are next as many residents continue to face trash collection issues.[...]
Scam of The Week: Airport Parking Scams
Nichole Thomas with Better Business Bureau of Northeast Indiana joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" for Scam of The Week discussing airport parking scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Again With The Mask Studies and Recommendations…
As heard during "Fort Wayne's Morning News" Kayla offered her thoughts on the lastest announcement from the Biden Administration and their plans to send out a significant amount of N-95 masks to Americans in the continued fight against COVID-19. See[...]
Congressman Jim Banks’ Remarks On One Year Anniversary of Biden Presidency
Congressman Jim Banks (R - Indiana) joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the one year mark of the beginning of the Biden White House and the President's scheduled press conference marking the occaision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fort Wayne Farm Show Underway At Memorial Coliseum
Tuesday saw the return of the Fort Wayne Farm Show to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and WOWO Farm Director, Rob Winters joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the return of the show and what the rest of[...]
Comcast Wants To Help Women RISE To The Occasion
Comcast Public Relations Director, Mike Wilson joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss a major expansion to all women-owned small businesses nationwide beginning this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talkin’ Trash…
As heard during "Fort Wayne's Morning News" Kayla and WOWO News Director, Darrin Wright discuss Wednesday Night's Fort Wayne City Council meeting discussing options on what to do with the continued issues with Red River Waste Solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for[...]
HealthCall: Big Week In The Fight Against COVID
Something happens this week that critics say is way overdue. HealthCall’s Lee Kelso joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" and has a first look at the government website where you can request free COVID rapid tests. And more experts are stepping[...]
It Is Officially Girl Scout Cookie Season For 2022
Faith Van Gilder, Chief Officer for Girl Scouts of Northeast Indiana - Michigan joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss cookie sales kicking off for 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recapping Governor Holcomb’s 2022 State of The State Address
Gerry Dick from Inside Indiana Business joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to recap Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb's 2022 "State of The State" address from last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wait… Hillary Clinton… Again?!?!
As heard during "Fort Wayne's Morning News" Kayla discusses the rumblings that Hillary Clinton may appear once again as part of the 2024 election candidates amid the Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local Group “The Mom of An Addict” Helping Those With Addiction Issues
Jennifer Hope, Founder of the group The Mom of An Addict joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News to discuss how her group is helping shed light on addiction issues that have become even more apparent amid the pandemic and what they[...]
Lawsuit On Masks and Quarantines In K-12 Schools
Kevin Mitchell, Managing Member of Mitchell Litigation & Advocacy joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the lawsuit that has been filed against Indiana's Governor, state and local health officials, Northwest Allen County Schools and others concerning mask mandates, contact[...]
The Perilous Decision of The Federal Reserve To Raise Interest Rates
Blake Harbin, CEO of Houzzle Financial joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to futher discuss inflation issues as well as what some likely events will be as the Federal Reserve gets set to raise interest rates in the near future. See[...]
Unintentional Mistakes Made In Gabby Petito & Brian Laundrie Investigation
Eben Brown from FOX News Radio joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss new details that home come out in regards to the investigations in the deaths of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Could We Do Away With The Fillibuster
Andy Downs from Mike Downs Center For Indiana Politics at Purdue-Fort Wayne joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the on-going rumblings from Democrats in Washington, D.C. who are trying to change or even do away from the political tactic[...]
Continuing To Dig Into The Roots of COVID-19
Congressman Bob Latta (R - Ohio) joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss his plans to continue digging into the roots of COVID-19 and what the country as a whole needs to do to make sure a pandemic such as[...]
Charitable Bail Fund Legislation Under Hot Debate In Indiana
Jeff Clayton, Executive Director of the American Bail Coalition joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss how legislation regarding charitable bail funds are under hot debate across Indiana as well as the rest of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy[...]
Salvation Army Still Needs Your Help Fundraising
Captain Kenyon Sivels with Salvation Army in Fort Wayne joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss their Holiday Season Fundraising Drive which fell short of goal, but patrons can still donate to the cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation Problems Still Being Felt In Full Effect
Tonya J. Powers from FOX News Radio joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss how inflation problems are still being felt across America and how those effects will not be slowing down anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scam of The Week: Rapid COVID Test Scams
Nichole Thomas with Better Business Bureau of Northeast Indiana joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" for Scam of The Week discussing Rapid COVID Testing scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Jim Banks “Livid” Over The Truth Behind the NSBA Letter
Congressman Jim Banks (R - Indiana) joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss his letter to the National School Board Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Savor Fort Wayne 2022 Kicks Off
Kristin Guthrie, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Visit Fort Wayne joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to talk about all the details regarding "Savor Fort Wayne 2022." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NATO/Russia Talks Continue Over Ukraine
Simon Owen from FOX News Radio joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the continued talks between NATO & Russia after the Russian meeting with United States leaders ended without any sort of breakthrough in talks about Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener[...]
COVID Narrative Is In Freefall
As heard during "Fort Wayne's Morning News," Kayla discusses recent comments made by Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and how the various narratives about COVID are continuing to fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy[...]
Why Follow The Rules When You Can Just Change Them
As heard during "Fort Wayne's Morning News," Kayla discusses the recent comments made by Senator Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer (D - New York) in regards to he and several Democrat leaders wishing to do away with the Fillibuster. See omnystudio.com/listener[...]
HealthCall: Jerome Adams on COVID
It is time to check in with HealthCall’s Lee Kelso. This week, a clip from his conversation with the former US Surgeon General, Indiana’s own Jerome Adams, who was there as the COVID vaccines were developed. We’ll hear what Dr[...]
Man Who Bought Kyle Rittenhouse An AR15 Used In Shootings Agrees To Plea Deal
Tonya J. Powers from FOX News Radio joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the on-going issues in Kenosha, Wisconsin with the man who bought the AR15 rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used in the tragic shootings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy[...]
Gerry Dick on economical impact for state on national championship
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How you can help Humane Fort Wayne by going to a play
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Phil GiQuinta’s on Indiana Democratic priorities
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New 2022 exhibits at the FW Botanical Convervatory
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“Go Woke, Go Broke?” Survey Says Americans Do Not Care For Corporate Activism
Brian Cross is a Branding Analyst and a Founding Partner for Elasticity and joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss a recent survey that a majority of American voters do not particularly care for corporate activism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy[...]
A Look Back On The January 6th, 2021 Capitol Insurrection
Jared Halpern with FOX News Radio joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the events that took place one year ago in Washington, D.C. at The Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Fort Wayne City Coucil President Named With Unanimous Democrat Support
Fort Wayne City Councilman (R), Jason Arp joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss his new role as President of Fort Wayne City Council and the controversial way it has come about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scam of The Week: New Year’s Financial Scams
Nichole Thomas from Better Business Bureau of Northeast Indiana joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" for Scam of The Week to discuss New Year's Financial Scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Schumer You Are A Hypocrite
As heard during "Fort Wayne's Morning News" Kayla weighs in on the recent comments made by Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer (D - New York). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.