A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Whitley, IN; at 12:01 PM on OCT 17, 2026 Effective until 6:01 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP.

ZCZC-CIV-LAE-018183+0600-2901601-IPAWSCAP-

A 9-year-old boy is missing from South Line at approx. 10:30 am on 10/17/26 in Columbia City. Copper Weir described as White Male 5 foot 100 lbs. Blonde Hair and was last seen wearing dark colored hoodie, sweats and glasses If you see this child, call 911 immediately.

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