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Rockford shifts national ski championship to Warsaw
WARSAW — Kosciusko County is expected to see a burst of some unexpected economic activity during the second week of August. That’s when the national ski show championships return unexpectedly after organizers in Rockford, Ill., balked because of prolonged flooding. “They have been at 11 feet flood stage...
Newly minted VP nominee Vance coming to Fort Wayne
GOP Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance is coming to Fort Wayne next week for a fundraiser, Allen County Republican Party Chairman Steve Shine confirmed Thursday. Details for the Wednesday event are still being worked out, but Third District Congressman Jim Banks will also be in attendance. “It’s an honor for...
It's time for NASCAR to pull the plug on the Brickyard race
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval course in 2024, following three seasons of running the infield road course.Kyle Larson won the Brickyard 400 following an impressive late drive through the field, in a finish highlighted (or perhaps lowlighted) by a series of accidents and some controversial officiating. Ryan Preece spun with two laps remaining in the #Brickyard400.The caution flew after Kyle Larson took the white. pic.twitter.com/AxGKMa6h4G— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2024 Overall, though, the racing was dull and forgettable. Passing was next to impossible save for Larson's charge in the closing laps, which can...
Owner of Liberty Diner recounts car crashing into building while people were eating
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A car crashed into the front of Liberty Diner Saturday afternoon causing damage to the restaurant. Owner Octavia Romero says he never expected this to happen. Romero says he heard an alarming sound during the lunch rush hour. He rushed to what the commotion was...
New sculptural markers planned for City of Fort Wayne entry points
An artist's rendering of the new signage proposed for entrances to Fort Wayne. On Monday, Fort Wayne city officials showed off new concepts for sculptural markers to be placed at various entries to the city. The markers, created by Design Collaborative, will be at I-69 and Jefferson Boulevard, I-69 and...
Prosecutors seek to add new charges against man accused in fatal June shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Prosecutors have filed a motion to add charges against a 28-year-old Fort Wayne man charged with murder in connection with a June shooting. Tyshawn Morris is already facing one count of murder and another count of attempted murder, but prosecutors want to add two new counts of criminal recklessness.
Fort Wayne man gets 86-year sentence in violent 2019 robbery, plans to appeal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 48-year-old Fort Wayne man was sentenced to 86 years in prison Monday afternoon in connection with a violent 2019 robbery. A jury found Clifton Mauricio guilty in the case last month on charges of felony robbery, aggravated battery, and four counts of criminal confinement.
Teen signs guilty plea for carrying gun near Weisser Park Elementary
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A teen in custody pleaded guilty to carrying a gun near Weisser Park Elementary last year. Drevon Mondrell Ware, 17, was charged as an adult and faced two felonies from the incident on Nov. 7, 2023. He faced one count of unlawful carrying of...
Seasonable weather for late July, isolated showers possible through Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Unlike last week’s busy weather pattern (which included the first derecho in two years), this week is going to be quite tame in comparison. After another night with patchy fog, Tuesday looks like a near carbon copy of today: partly sunny with a stray shower possible. Otherwise, it will be humid with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
Science Central summer camps wrap up this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Science Central is “taking to the skies” this week to learn about the atmosphere and space! This is the last week of summer camps at Science Central. Science Central has hosted seven camps this summer, including this week’s camps, “Soaring Scientists” for...
Prayers answered: Nonprofit celebrates Grand Opening!
Cross Border Partners Thrift Store celebrated their grand opening Saturday at their new location at 929 North Coliseum Boulevard. The celebration was more than a year in the making. Positively Fort Wayne featured the non-profit Christian organization in a two-part special report last summer when they were desperately in need of a new building after […]
First Alert Forecast: Spotty shower chances to kick off the workweek
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - There will be lots of dry times today and tomorrow, but there is a chance for hit-or-miss showers. More widespread rain arrives Wednesday. Temperatures begin in the 60s this morning with mostly cloudy conditions. Skies should stay partly to mostly cloudy this afternoon with some peaks of sunshine possible. Highs will be on par for this time of year, maxing out in the low 80s. There are plenty of dry times in store for the day, but there is a small chance for hit-or-miss rain shower.
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