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Unseasonably cool Friday, warmer weekend
After a cool start to Friday, highs reach into the upper 70s under a mostly sunny sky. A few afternoon fair weather clouds are possible, but they won’t be blocking out the sun. Tags. Localnow. After a cool start to Friday, highs reach into the upper 70s under a...
16th Annual Arts United’s Taste of the Arts Festival 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Taste of the Arts Festival is Arts United’s annual festival celebrating the diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. Our team was visited by Co-Chair(s) Pam Holocher and Carmen Tse to share with us what one can expect when they head out to enjoy the festival this year.
Opportunity Knocks - Community Loan Center (CLC) with Brightpoint
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Brightpoint is a non-profit organization working to help communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. The INsight team was visited by Matthew Crouch, VP of Community Economic Development at Brightpoint to share with us about the Community Loan Center (CLC). For...
COURT DOCS: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder in connection to Sunday shooting was drinking, flashing gun beforehand
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder was drinking and flashing a gun at a Sunday house party before it became a crime scene, court records show. BACKGROUND: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder in connection to Sunday shooting. Elmer Duran showed up at the house,...
Jessica’s Social Scene: Things to Do this Week (07.18.24)
Living Local 15 Host Jessica Williams takes a look at events that are going on around Fort Wayne this weekend. If you attend any of these events make sure to use #JessicasSocialScene, you may get featured on the show. Summer Nights: Chris Worth. The Embassy Theatre hosts a concert series...
Familiar face, new place: Appleton takes over at New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) – After ten seasons as a head coach at Angola High School – the first six as the girls head basketball coach, the last four leading the boys program – Highlight Zone regular Brandon Appleton will be back on the sideline this upcoming season as the new coach of the New […]
Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind.–The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne says a child attending a Camp Harris field trip on July 12 may have “unknowingly distributed” THC gummies to other campers. They also say that once staff members learned about the situation, they notified the parents and Fort Wayne Police. Both the police and the YMCA say […] The post Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Topsy Turvy Toys opens in Greenville
GREENVILLE — There is a new store in downtown Greenville, and it is sure to be a fun addition for the community. Topsy Turvy Toys opened its third location on Wednesday, July 17 and Greenville and the Darke County community now have a specialty toy store where they can find toys that can’t be found at the big box stores. The store is located in the building formerly occupied by Sweet Annie’s Cabin, 436 S. Broadway, Greenville.
Child accidentally shoots another while playing with gun in Toledo, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A child is recovering after they were accidentally shot by another child in Toledo on Wednesday. According to Toledo Police reports, two kids were in a bedroom of a home in the 3000 block of Watson in Toledo Wednesday night playing with a gun. One of the kids accidentally shot the other in the leg.
Heavy police presence expected Thursday in Montgomery County
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers traveling in Montgomery County should expect to see a large presence of law enforcement on the roadways. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a heavy police presence will be on I-75 and State Route 48 in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 18. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., authorities […]
Growing Midwest fast-food chain plans next Dayton location
WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A growing Midwest fast-food chain is looking to bring its specialty burgers and wide array of dessert options to a local city. Culver’s restaurant could be the first new retail establishment in the highly anticipated river district development in West Carrollton. The proposal...
Winners of 'The Voice' return to Lakeside
LAKESIDE – American folk sibling trio Girl Named Tom will return to Lakeside’s Hoover Auditorium on Saturday, July 20, with tickets still available. Tickets for the trio's performance at Hoover Auditorium, www.lakesideohio.com are with adult tickets at $38 per person. A parking pass is separate. ...
Toledo after-hours club torn down after catching fire for second time early Thursday morning
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo after-hours club was torn down after it caught fire for the second time early Thursday morning. TFRD says the club, located in the 1400 block of Belmont Ave., caught fire around 2:30 a.m. Crews arrived on scene and immediately went defensive. According to officials,...
Five Years Ago: The TinCaps Host The Dan Le Batard Show
July 18, 2019 was proclaimed “The Unofficial Dan Le Batard with Stugotz Occurrence Day,” in honor of the nationally-syndicated radio show’s visit to Fort Wayne. The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz broadcasts out of Miami, and has been a staple in sports radio and podcasting for nearly two decades. In 2019, the show was simulcast by ESPN both on TV and to radio affiliates across the country.
First Alert Forecast: Dipping into the 70s
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Temperatures have slipped for today, making for a mild end to the workweek. It’s a pleasant day to leave the windows open and air out the house. Skies stay sunny and dry with highs in the mid 70s. Humidity remains low for the next few days.
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
College Football 25 Delivers Game Day Experience to Rocket Nation
Tomorrow marks the official release of EA Sports College Football 25, the long-awaited return of the console game last released as NCAA Football 14 in 2013. The game’s debut on the latest console generation, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, means a new experience for gamers including near-photo realistic graphics and an attention to the smallest details.
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