A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties or areas: Whitley, IN; at 9:01 AM on OCT 17, 2026 Effective until 3:01 PM. Message from KAZP. 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.