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Students voice concerns newly proposed high school diplomas will minimize band classes
As teachers continue to share concerns over the proposed changes to Indiana’s high school diplomas, students and parents have their own worries about what the shift to diplomas focused on work-based learning requirements would mean for their education. The Indiana Department of Education is considering making drastic changes to...
Monarch Private Capital Finances First State LIHTC in Indiana with Kilgore Place
Monarch Private Capital (Monarch), a nationally recognized impact investment firm that develops, finances, and manages a diversified portfolio of projects generating both federal and state tax credits, announces the financial closing of its first Indiana Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Kilgore Place, a multifamily development in Muncie, Indiana. This project was among the first projects to be awarded the newly established State LIHTC by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA).
Lower costs, less travel: American Legion baseball regaining popularity in SW Indiana
EVANSVILLE — There's a slew of former high school standouts from Southwestern Indiana playing American Legion baseball this summer. Eugene Pate and Newburgh boast graduates from multiple area schools — they're coached by Central's Robbie Frank and Evansville Christian's Joe Paulin, respectively. Funkhouser trots Mater Dei and North Posey alumni while Princeton has a former Tiger on its team. ...
Four county golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Junior PGA Championship
Hamilton County golfers made an impact at the Boys Indiana Junior PGA Championship, which took place last Thursday and Friday at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru. Westfield senior-to-be Will Harvey finished third at the event. He tied for second with Whitestown’s Mac Myers at the end of the two-day, 36-hole tournament. Both golfers scored two under par 142s; Myers won a playoff for second place. Harvey’s highlights included an eagle on hole No. 6 during his first round; he also drained four birdies total for both of his rounds.
Decline in public safety claimed as FW council members call out Allen County Commissioners
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Rising ambulance response times and declining numbers of paramedics are putting Fort Wayne residents at risk, according to three Fort Wayne Council members who say a group working to solve those problems is frustrated at public officials who are not talking to each other.
GasBuddy expert explains reason behind recent gas price spike in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With gas prices jumping back up to $3.79 at many gas stations in greater Fort Wayne, a GasBuddy expert warned that the reason behind it is still ongoing and prices could continue to climb. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, told...
Covington Road Trail project will result in 2 month road closure
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Starting on Aug. 12, a portion of Covington Road is set to close due to construction for the Covington Road Trail. There will also be lane restrictions between the Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery entrance and Getz Road. Covington Road will be closed for two months, and...
Men of Mackey TBT Game One - Open Thread
The Men of Mackey are in action today for the first time in the 2024 TBT. At 3:00 PM they take on the Fort Wayne Champs in Hinkle Fieldhouse. They’ve got an all time record of 12-6 in the TBT. The Men of Mackey are now led by Lewis...
Driver, passenger die after single-vehicle crash on I-69 near Waterloo
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Two people died Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on I-69 northwest of Waterloo, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 1:00 p.m., the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) TrafficWise website reported a crash on I-69 just north of the U.S....
Man handed two years in 2023 Glenbrook Square shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man convicted of shooting a man inside Glenbrook Square mall in July of 2023 has been sentenced. Court documents say Gregory Normil shot a man in the leg inside the mall’s H&M store on July 8, 2023. Normil told police he and the victim got into an argument where the victim allegedly threatened to kill Normil and his kids “multiple times”, documents say.
Turnstone gets $10,000 from Kentucky Fried Wish
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The KFC Foundation is giving back to Fort Wayne-based non-profit Turnstone Center with a $10,000 grant to make a project on their wish list come true. Turnstone provides comprehensive programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the...
City announces $5 million toward Pufferbelly Bridge over Coliseum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that a $5 million gift has been given to the City of Fort Wayne to assist in the funding of a future bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard that is planned to be constructed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail.
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.
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.
Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team gears up for trip to Italy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Mastodons will have some exciting stories to tell by the end of this off-season. The Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball team heads to Italy later this month, as part of a summer course studying Italian culture. During the trip, the Mastodons will also...
Fort Wayne FC looks to find success, avenge last year’s loss in playoffs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After a season of hard work, Tiago Dias can call himself a two-time division champion with Fort Wayne FC. “Feels amazing, especially to win it back-to-back, and to have the pleasure to do this with this team is always amazing,” said Dias, the Fort Wayne FC defender.
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