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FWPD arrests Fort Wayne man suspected of soliciting 15-year-old girl
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 35-year-old Fort Wayne man was arrested Tuesday in connection with allegations of child solicitation. Jamar Barnes is accused of soliciting a 15-year-old girl for sex, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department. The girl allegedly showed officers text messages she received from Barnes. Police...
Coroner identifies man killed in wrong-way crash in downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Allen County Coroner identified the man killed in a wrong-way crash in downtown Fort Wayne. The crash happened in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 11. The coroner identified the man as 30-year-old Dylan Andrew Powers of Fort Wayne. The coroner ruled...
‘Enact the Sammy Teusch Bullying Act’: 10-year-old dies by suicide, family blames school
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 10-year-old boy from Greenfield died by suicide and his parents blame the school system for not taking after they say he experienced relentless bullying. Sammy’s family is now taking this nationwide problem to Congress. The petition is titled ‘Enact The Sammy Teusch Bullying...
5-car crash leads to lane closure on Coldwater Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A five-car crash has led to lane closures on Coldwater Road Tuesday afternoon. No one was seriously injured in the crash which occurred at about 4 p.m. All lanes were initially closed but have since been opened. Police on the scene say a car swerved,...
Fort Wayne man appealing 2023 murder conviction asks for new trial
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 39-year-old Fort Wayne man convicted in a 2023 murder is asking for a new trial or a reduced sentence. A jury found Steven Atkins guilty of fatally shooting 20-year-old Kierra Zepke. He was sentenced to 85 years for the crime last October. Zepke was...
Delphi Judge Cancels All Hearings, Will Now Have to Decide Her Own Fate
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. — Every hearing in the Delphi murders case that was scheduled for this week has been canceled by the judge. Now, she will have to make a decision on her own future. The defense team for suspect Richard Allen filed a second motion to disqualify Special Judge Fran Gull earlier this month, […] The post Delphi Judge Cancels All Hearings, Will Now Have to Decide Her Own Fate appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Bru Burger Bar coming to The Landing in downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The restaurant scene in downtown Fort Wayne continues to grow as leaders with the Model Group announced on Tuesday that a new eatery is coming to The Landing. Bru Burger Bar is set to take over the former Gnometown Brewing Co. spot at 118 W...
FWFD: No injuries following house fire southwest of downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders with the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) say no one was hurt following a house fire southwest of downtown Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called to a home at 616 Walnut Street, near Taylor St. and Fairfield Ave., around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday. FWFD leaders tell us the homeowner left something on the stove that caught fire.
Person in life-threatening condition after shooting on city’s southeast side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A person is in life-threatening condition after a shooting early Monday afternoon on the city’s southeast side. Leaders with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) say they were called about shots fired in the 900 block of Colerick Street around 12:30 p.m. They say two vehicles were seen speeding away from the area, but the vehicle descriptions given to police were inconsistent.
Teenager’s speedy pursuit in stolen SUV ends with crash into pole: FWPD
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A 19-year-old was arrested Sunday after allegedly leading Fort Wayne Police on a chase through the city in a stolen SUV, at times reaching speeds of 80 mph, and then putting the blame on a passenger. Keashaun Lavert faces a felony charge of fleeing...
Restaurant owner thankful judge ruled that tacos and burritos are sandwiches
A decision over whether a taco is considered a sandwich had major implications for a restaurant owner in Indiana. When The Famous Taco wanted to open a second location in a shopping plaza, the Fort Wayne Plan Commission denied the application because the restaurant had to be sandwich bar-style, akin to a Subway.
Parkview’s behavioral health care moving to 2 floors of Randallia hospital
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A $45 million investment is set to transform two floors of Parkview Hospital Randallia into the health system’s new hub for behavioral health care. Plans are in motion for Parkview Behavioral Health (PBH) to move a few streets over to the Randallia hospital,...
Construction causes changes for Three Rivers Festival; Junk Food Alley and the Midway moving!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As construction continues around Headwaters Park, more festivals are being impacted and the Three Rivers Festival is no exception. After being downsized for the 2023 festival, Junk Food Alley will be moved to where the Midway usually sits within the Meadows in Headwaters Park.
Impact of warm temperatures on baseball games
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - It was a toasty day Tuesday, and temperatures will stay warm this evening for the TinCaps game. Now, you may wonder how this warm weather affects baseball games - with warm and humid conditions, it gives an edge to batters. This is because warm air...
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