Maureen Mespell

Assignment Editor

Maureen is a Fort Wayne native and has worked in television and print news for over 20-years. Maureen graduated from IPFW with a bachelor's degree in Radio-TV Communication. Send Maureen a news tip or story idea at Maureen.Mespell@gray.tv

National

Authorities say the man got out of his car and was not injured when it was hit by a Norfolk...

Man gets stuck on train tracks, blames GPS, authorities say

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:25 PM CDT

By Maureen Mespell and Debra Worley

A man’s car was hit by a train after it got stuck on a set of tracks in Indiana Tuesday morning, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sports

LSU coach Brian Kelly radio show moves to Thursday nights

Updated: 30 minutes ago

By wafb staff

LSU football’s weekly, The Brian Kelly Show, will move to Thursday nights this year.

News

Our Lady of the Lake Health selects future cancer institute site

Updated: 3 hours ago

By WAFB Staff

On Friday, Aug. 12, the Our Lady of the Lake Board of Directors approved the site selection for the future home of Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute.

Forecast

Eyes on Gulf, heavy rains target Texas

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Jared Silverman

Rain chances will run 70% to 80% today, with highs again being held down in the upper 80s by the cloud cover and rainfall.

News

Authorities warn drivers to lock up their cars while pumping gas

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Miranda Thomas

When you're in a hurry to fill up your tank you may not think about locking your car door but that could cost you big.

Crime

Shooting outside church after funeral leaves 1 injured; suspect arrested

Updated: 15 hours ago

By WAFB STAFF

The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office reported one person was injured and a suspect was arrested in a shooting outside a church after a funeral on Friday, Aug. 12.

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Education

COVID-19 outbreak forces Wedgewood Elem. to transition to remote learning

Updated: 19 hours ago

By WAFB Staff

EBRPSS announced students at Wedgewood Elem. were transitioning to remote learning on Friday, Aug. 12, after several positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed at the school.

News

Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborate to make largest drug bust in Pointe Coupee history

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Kellie Sanchez

Twelve suspected drug dealers believed to be part of a large drug ring are locked up after a joint investigation between the Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office, New Roads Police Department, and Louisiana State Police.

National

Anne Heche declared brain dead, kept on life support for organ donations

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Gray News staff

While Heche is legally dead, she’s on life support and “her heart is still beating” so it can be determined if she can be an organ donor.

News

LOL! The powerful benefits of laughter

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Marsha Lewis and Roque Correa

We all know the saying; laughter is the best medicine. But is it actually? According to The Mayo Clinic, laughter helps not only in ways of relieving stress, but can also reduce pain.

Crime

Judge denies bond reduction for 4 teens accused in Frickey’s carjacking, dragging death

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 1:23 PM CDT

By FOX 8 Staff

The four pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges in May and are set to be tried as adults, facing mandatory life sentences if convicted.

Crime

EBRSO warns public about vehicle burglaries while pumping gas

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT

By WAFB Staff

The burglary involves a vehicle pulling up next to your vehicle on the opposite side.