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Two-vehicle crash leaves one in critical condition
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — An afternoon two-vehicle crash today in Fort Wayne left one in critical condition. The crash involved a passenger car and an SUV at the intersection of West Washington Center Road and Stahlhut Road. A preliminary investigation shows the car was traveling northbound on Stahlhut...
Owner of Liberty Diner recounts car crashing into building while people were eating
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A car crashed into the front of Liberty Diner Saturday afternoon causing damage to the restaurant. Owner Octavia Romero says he never expected this to happen. Romero says he heard an alarming sound during the lunch rush hour. He rushed to what the commotion was...
Person critically hurt in accident NW of Fort Wayne
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – One person is in critical condition following an accident in northwest Allen County on Monday afternoon. The crash happened just before 1 p.m. at the intersection of West Washington Center Road and Stahlhut Road, which is near U.S. 30. Police say a preliminary investigation...
Local politicians react to President Biden endorsing VP Kamala Harris
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Two politicians are reacting tonight following President Biden’s decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Our Emilia Miles talked with Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and with City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers about Vice President Kamala Harris. As two Black women in politics, they both say they are ready to see Harris prove herself to this nation.
New sculptural markers planned for City of Fort Wayne entry points
An artist's rendering of the new signage proposed for entrances to Fort Wayne. On Monday, Fort Wayne city officials showed off new concepts for sculptural markers to be placed at various entries to the city. The markers, created by Design Collaborative, will be at I-69 and Jefferson Boulevard, I-69 and...
Prosecutors seek to add new charges against man accused in fatal June shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Prosecutors have filed a motion to add charges against a 28-year-old Fort Wayne man charged with murder in connection with a June shooting. Tyshawn Morris is already facing one count of murder and another count of attempted murder, but prosecutors want to add two new counts of criminal recklessness.
Fort Wayne man gets 86-year sentence in violent 2019 robbery, plans to appeal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 48-year-old Fort Wayne man was sentenced to 86 years in prison Monday afternoon in connection with a violent 2019 robbery. A jury found Clifton Mauricio guilty in the case last month on charges of felony robbery, aggravated battery, and four counts of criminal confinement.
Teen signs guilty plea for carrying gun near Weisser Park Elementary
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A teen in custody pleaded guilty to carrying a gun near Weisser Park Elementary last year. Drevon Mondrell Ware, 17, was charged as an adult and faced two felonies from the incident on Nov. 7, 2023. He faced one count of unlawful carrying of...
Seasonable weather for late July, isolated showers possible through Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Unlike last week’s busy weather pattern (which included the first derecho in two years), this week is going to be quite tame in comparison. After another night with patchy fog, Tuesday looks like a near carbon copy of today: partly sunny with a stray shower possible. Otherwise, it will be humid with highs in the low to mid 80s.
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
Science Central summer camps wrap up this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Science Central is “taking to the skies” this week to learn about the atmosphere and space! This is the last week of summer camps at Science Central. Science Central has hosted seven camps this summer, including this week’s camps, “Soaring Scientists” for...
Prayers answered: Nonprofit celebrates Grand Opening!
Cross Border Partners Thrift Store celebrated their grand opening Saturday at their new location at 929 North Coliseum Boulevard. The celebration was more than a year in the making. Positively Fort Wayne featured the non-profit Christian organization in a two-part special report last summer when they were desperately in need of a new building after […]
First Alert Forecast: Spotty shower chances to kick off the workweek
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - There will be lots of dry times today and tomorrow, but there is a chance for hit-or-miss showers. More widespread rain arrives Wednesday. Temperatures begin in the 60s this morning with mostly cloudy conditions. Skies should stay partly to mostly cloudy this afternoon with some peaks of sunshine possible. Highs will be on par for this time of year, maxing out in the low 80s. There are plenty of dry times in store for the day, but there is a small chance for hit-or-miss rain shower.
Newly minted VP nominee Vance coming to Fort Wayne
GOP Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance is coming to Fort Wayne next week for a fundraiser, Allen County Republican Party Chairman Steve Shine confirmed Thursday. Details for the Wednesday event are still being worked out, but Third District Congressman Jim Banks will also be in attendance. “It’s an honor for...
TinCaps drop series finale, swept by Captains
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps fell in their series finale with the Lake County Captains on Sunday, July 21. The win gave the Captains the three-game series sweep over the TinCaps. A strong performance of two doubles from Griffin Doersching brought in two runs for Fort...
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