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Late artist’s legacy to continue through downtown Fort Wayne sculpture
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - ‘Every painting that you do, your whole life is involved in its creation.’ - Jody Hemphill Smith. Fort Wayne artist Jody Hemphill Smith passed away in October of 2023; however, her legacy as a world-renowned artist continues to be recognized by the Fort Wayne community.
Urban League debuts mom-led initiative to improve police-community relations
The Fort Wayne Urban League announced an initiative Thursday to get families involved in training and interacting with police in the community. The initiative, called ‘Mothers for the Movement – every child home alive’ looks to develop training and language to educate youth about interacting with police and also create opportunities for local police officers to interact with the communities they serve.
LAWSUIT: ‘Forever chemicals’ contaminated Fort Wayne wastewater
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – They are found in everything from upholstery and carpet cleaners to cosmetics, waterproof clothes and shoes as well as dental floss and foam used to suppress fires. They’ve been manufactured for decades, since at least the 1940s. And for decades they’ve been contaminating...
IBLC makes stop in Fort Wayne for a town hall, seeks community input
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The public is invited to a town hall meeting on Saturday hosted by the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. From noon to 2 p.m., the meeting will take place at the Allen County Public Library’s meeting room A/B, 900 Library Plaza. IBLC will discuss...
JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, heading to Indiana after 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is scheduled to visit Fort Wayne, Indiana, next week, just days after the close of the Republican National Convention. Former President Donald Trump on Monday tapped Vance, the U.S. Senator from Ohio, as his running mate for his 2024 campaign. Trump’s...
Great weather for Brickyard weekend!
We are kicking off Brickyard weekend with sunshine and mild temperatures throughout central Indiana. Lows dropped to the mid-50s in our outlying counties this morning, and closer to 60° in Indianapolis. The weather is going to stay dry today with a high-pressure system located over the Great Lakes region. However, we will see more clouds building into the state this afternoon. Highs will reach into the lower 80s.
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
Three Rivers Festival: What’s left to do at the festival?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As Saturday marks the final day of the festival here are some last-minute activities to squeeze in ahead of the year-long countdown to the 56th festival. Happening Friday and Saturday is Children’s Fest and International Village, this year on PFW’s campus after construction caused...
Governor Holcomb Preparing to Visit Australia, Singapore
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb has announced that he will soon be traveling to Australia and Singapore, as part of an “economic development trip.” Essentially, the trip is meant to establish and foster relationships with businesses in those countries, with a particular emphasis on sectors like manufacturing, defense, and energy. Holcomb says, “Australia and Singapore […] The post Governor Holcomb Preparing to Visit Australia, Singapore appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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