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Mayor Tucker highlights role of volunteers in community at press conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker hosted a press conference highlighting the work volunteers for local organizations do in the community Wednesday at A Baby’s Closet, accepting a symbolic check for Allen County volunteer efforts through The Volunteer Center. The Volunteer Center, a Fort...
Going with the flow: Municipalities' work never done with water infrastructure
Jul. 16—LIMA — It is a fundamental necessity for life itself, and in the developed world, it is largely available through a simple twist of the wrist at the facuet. While people in more remote, rural areas rely on wells for their drinking water, ensuring clean, drinkable water for those connected to municipal water systems is a multi-million dollar endeavor every year for those municipalities, ...
Child attending YMCA day camp meant for kindergarten through 5th grade students distributed apparent THC gummies, organization says
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A child attending the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne day camp was distributing apparent THC gummies, the organization said Wednesday. The child, who was at Camp Harris hosted at Harris Elementary, is believed to have given other campers the gummies while they were on a field trip Friday.
Single-vehicle crash briefly closes section of Aboite Center Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Wednesday afternoon, a single-vehicle crash briefly closed a section of Aboite Center Road. According to authorities, a car was driving near the 13300 block of Aboite Center Road around 3:30 p.m. before crashing. Authorities say no one in the car reported injuries, but the...
Fort Wayne man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill Jewish people
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- A federal judge has sentenced a man to more than a year in prison for sending threatening messages to Fort Wayne Police about killing Jewish people. U.S. District Court Judge Holly Brady sentenced 42-year-old Jeffrey Stevens to serve 15 months in prison. He will also serve two years of supervised release.
Teen arrested in connection to shooting near Weisser Park Elementary
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting near Weisser Park Elementary School. Police charged Anthony DeWayne-Allen Jackson with two counts of felony battery. He was originally charged as a juvenile. The shooting happened on May 20 on Drexel Avenue.
Man charged in connection to July 2023 mall shooting expected to get 2-year prison sentence Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man charged in connection to a July 2023 Glenbrook Square shooting is expected to be sentenced Friday to two years in prison per a plea agreement. Gregory Normil is accused of shooting a man in front of the H&M store at...
Fort Wayne family opens second Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne officially has a second location of Nothing Bundt Cakes, this time on the southwest side, and with the grand opening comes some sweet deals for the community. Jennifer Henricks, a Fort Wayne native, runs the local franchise of the specialty cake company...
‘Wash for a Cause’ raises over $33,000 for Fort Wayne YMCA Youth Service Bureau
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Over the weekend, Mike’s Carwash held its 10th ‘Wash for a Cause’ fundraiser raising more than $33,000 to support youth in Fort Wayne and South Bend. Mike’s Carwash says they donated half of the proceeds made from each Ultimate+Ceramic and Ultimate Wash...
First Alert Forecast: Slipping temperatures, break from humidity in sight
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A cold front gradually works in today, giving us a much more mild pattern for the end of the week. A few stray showers are possible in the early morning hours, but the rest of the day will be dry. Just a touch of humidity lingers for Wednesday with highs in the low 80s. Cloud cover from this morning breaks down over the day, leading to sunshine later on.
Bluegrass Music Concert coming to Clyde Museum lawn
A bluegrass music band, Bridge County Bluegrass of the Toledo area, will perform at the Clyde Museum at 124 W. Buckeye St. in Clyde on Friday, July 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. It will be an enjoyable night of traditional & modern-day bluegrass music performed on the museum lawn. Bring a...
Turning lemons into lemonade: Local Roots Juice Co. locations stay open despite construction errors
TOLEDO, Ohio — Local Roots Juice Co. is dealing with not one, but two water main breaks: one at its Perrysburg location and the other at its new Sylvania location, which had just opened on Saturday. Rachel Balester, the owner of Local Roots, said that in both cases, construction...
‘Schitt’s Creek’-themed murder mystery dinner coming to Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Feeling “a little bit Alexis”? Don’t miss the Murder at the Rosebud Motel. David, Moira, Alexis and Johnny will be at Bock Family Brewing on Sunday, Aug. 18. Due to popularity in sales, a 6 p.m. show has been added in addition to the sold-out 2 p.m. show.
Museum of Art honors Hoosier Salon
The latest exhibit to open at Fort Wayne Museum of Art pays tribute to Hoosier artists as well as an organization that has helped shine on a light on them the past century. From Their Indiana Home: Artists of the Hoosier Salon from the Permanent Collection is an exhibition of Hoosier Salon artists which runs through Oct. 6 in honor of the Salon’s centennial.
Local Food Week returns July 26
The fifth annual Local Food Week, presented by the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, Aug. 4. This 10-day celebration of local food features more than 110 tours and events hosted by 40 farms, markets, restaurants, artisan food producers, and organizations. This region-wide event provides...
Quick Hit: Veil of Maya
Veil of Maya headlines a day of extreme music on July 22 as Piere’s hosts a stop on the Summer Slaughter Tour. w/Brand of Sacrifice, Gideon, Left to Suffer, Ten56, Tallah, Cabal, Brat. 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 22. Piere’s. 5629 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. $39.50-$80 • (260)...
Hall of Famer Warren Haynes stops at Clyde
Prepare for a long, memorable night when Warren Haynes Band performs Wednesday, July 24, at The Clyde Theatre. It’s an “Evening With” concert featuring the veteran singer-songwriter-guitarist and his backing unit. Count on Haynes to touch on each era of his long career. All in on Allman...
Neighbors upset as trash piles up on sidewalk
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Tall grass, mattresses and a crumbling brick wall; are just some of the issues residents on West Delaware Avenue say the city is ignoring. You can watch the full story above. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
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