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‘The Pink Unicorn’: Proceeds from one-woman play to benefit Positive Resource Connection
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A one-woman play happening in Fort Wayne on Friday and Saturday will benefit the Positive Resource Connection. ‘The Pink Unicorn’, a one-woman play by Elise Forier Edie, will be performed on July 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Theatre, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Positive Resource Connection. The production will star Maggie Kole Hunter and is directed by John Tolley.
Fort Wayne Urban League 'sneaker tour' kicks off at Sweetwater
The four pairs of sneakers on display at Sweetwater, where they'll stay until July 26, in the hall near the arcade. Four pairs of hand painted sneakers are traveling around various locations in Fort Wayne over the next month to promote Fort Wayne Urban League's upcoming fundraiser, the Sneaker Ball.
Gearing up for the 36th annual SCAN Duck Race
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Ducks will race to the finish on the St Marys River next Saturday in celebration of the 36 annual SCAN Duck Race. The Donor Relations Director with SCAN, Morgan Galecki Webber stopped by the WANE 15 studio to share what to expect at the 36 annual Duck Race. You can see that in the interview above.
Civic Theatre’s Art Fair 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Join the Fort Wayne Theatre Community for two full days of theatre arts workshops that include both technical and performing aspects of theatre. The Civic Theatre’s Arts Fair is on July 27-28, 2024; the fair will be held at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre at Foster Park Plaza, 1940 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.
Twelve Parkview Health Nurses Receive Daisy Award
Twelve Parkview Health nurses were recognized this spring by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing. The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune disorder. During his stay, Barnes received excellent nursing care, and, in his memory, his family created The DAISY Foundation to honor nurses who go above and beyond for their patients.
TinCaps Return from Break with Sellout Crowd
Nearly 8,000 fans filled the seats at Parkview Field on Friday for Harry Potter Night, but there was no magic for the TinCaps as they lost to the Lake County Captains 3-2. Nearly 8,000 fans filled the seats at Parkview Field on Friday for Harry Potter Night, but there was no magic for the TinCaps as they lost to the Lake County Captains 3-2.
Captains win 3-2 at Fort Wayne
The Captains managed just four hits July 19 but came away with a 3-2 victory at Fort Wayne. Lake County improved to 52-35 overall on the season, and 11-10 in the second half. By winning the first-half title of the Midwest League’s East Division, Lake County has already clinched a playoff spot.
Bauer previews IU Health hospital site: ‘I can see it’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — To most people, the open field on the northwest corner of Lower Huntington Road and I-69, cleared and leveled for the past year, would appear to be an unremarkable 40 acres of land. But to Brian Bauer, the President of Indiana University Health Northeast...
Fort Wayne Pride to return to Headwaters Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Pride is set to return to Headwaters Park, starting next Friday. Fort Wayne Pride 2024, 21Country’s largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, will bring two days of entertainment, a vendor market, a nonprofit resource fair, a beer tent, food and beverages, Pride March, KidSpace, and more to Headwaters Park East and West on July 26 and 27.
Fort Wayne and Allen County governments at odds over TRAA funding future
Three members of the Fort Wayne City Council and the Allen County Commissioners have been at odds for months over sustaining funding for the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, or TRAA. TRAA has long been the primary ambulance service in Allen County. It started as an interlocal agreement between the city...
Lifetime Sports Academy holds 26th annual award ceremony
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Lifetime Sports Academy held its 26th annual award ceremony at McMillen Park on Friday, welcoming children and families to celebrate alongside Lifetime Sports Academy and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department staff. In 2024, Lifetime Sports Academy developed golf, tennis, and swimming skills for...
2025 Fort Wayne Air Show announces headliner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Pride in the sky. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show. The Fort Wayne Air Show’s return was announced on Wednesday, marking the first performance since 2022. The event two years ago broke the attendance record. “We...
Linda Likes It: The Compassionate Friends
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Compassionate Friends is a global support group that helps parents, grandparents and adult siblings deal with the death of a child of any age. Fort Wayne has chapters that meet in two different locations each month. Evening anchor Linda Jackson sat down with several...
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