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Competition pool used for US Olympic Swim Trials finds a home in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A pool fit for current and future Olympic athletes has found a permanent home in Fort Wayne. The competition pool made its way to Fort Wayne from Indianapolis and will be the anchor for an upcoming $50 million swim facility. Lucas Oil Stadium was...
July 2, 2024 | High-profile investigation underway • New Olympic-sized swimming pool + aquatic facility • 'Real recycling' + a deal with Dirt Wain!
June 25, 2024 | Officer-involved fatal shooting sparks protest • A new home for the Phil • Long-awaited plans for North River. June 18, 2024 | New plans to capture landfill gas • What's happening to street trees? • Cool off with ice cream in a train car.
Leo’s Hinen a familiar face in an all new place
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As a do-it-all guard for Columbia City, Derek Hinen was a standout player on the Highlight Zone before graduating high school in 2013. After a college career that included stops at both Huntington University and Saint Francis, the northeast Indiana native will now find himself a Highlight Zone regular once […]
Full Interview of Homestead's own Jeff Butler attending the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Butler shares his thoughts on attending his third Paralympic games. Homestead grad Jeff Butler to compete in Wheelchair Ruby at Paris Paralympics. Homestead grad Jeff Butler is set to compete in his third Paralympic game this summer over in Paris.
High-A Midwest League Glance
Cedar Rapids at Quad Cities, ppd. Cedar Rapids at Quad Cities, 2. 5:30 p.m. Lake County at Dayton, 5:35 p.m. Peoria at South Bend, 5:45 p.m. Great Lakes at West Michigan, 7:05 p.m. Fort Wayne at Lansing, 7:05 p.m. Wisconsin at Beloit, 7:35 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Lansing at Fort...
Fort Wayne United teams prepare for first ever trip to USYS Nationals
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A pair of soccer teams at Fort Wayne United have already made program history. The organization’s U16 and U19 girls teams have both made it to the United States Youth Soccer National Championship Finals. Before this year, none of Fort Wayne’s teams (boys or...
LOOK: Ohio Minor League team offers ‘royal’ seats
EASTLAKE, Ohio (WANE) – Ever wanted to sit on a royal throne while watching a baseball game? The Lake County Captain in Ohio has made it possible, but there is a catch. The Captains are a High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians and are often an opponent of the Fort Wayne TinCaps. If you ever decide to take a trip over to East Lake, you could grab a seat in the new row of toilet seats.
Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up first PGA Tour appearance at Rocket Mortgage Classic
For the first time ever, Hoagland's own Nick Bienz competed in a PGA Tour event. Bienz sparked a media frenzy after downing three beers as he awaited his fate in the event. Our very own Drew Frey has more on his memorable weekend. Tags. Localnow. Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up...
Pinales silences Lugnuts again, 5-0
LANSING, Mich. – Enmanuel Pinales tossed six scoreless two-hit innings and Anthony Vilar and Jay Beshears clubbed home runs, sending the Fort Wayne TinCaps (4-7, 32-45) past the Lansing Lugnuts (3-8, 35-41), 5-0, on Tuesday night at Jackson® Field™. On May 21 in Fort Wayne, Pinales had...
2026 sleeper QB Michael White impresses at Badgers camp
The Wisconsin Badgers hosted a bevy of quarterbacks at their camps this summer, and 2026 recruit Michael White was one of the bigger sleepers of the group. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, White headed to Wisconsin as a part of his busy summer schedule and threw alongside a number of talented quarterbacks, where he impressed with a good deep ball, and nice touch and accuracy with his throws.
Blackhawk Christian forward Pickett picks Wright State
On Tuesday, Blackhawk Christian forward Kellen Pickett took to his social media to announce he has committed to playing basketball at Wright State. Blackhawk Christian forward Pickett picks Wright State. On Tuesday, Blackhawk Christian forward Kellen Pickett took to his social media to announce he has committed to playing basketball...
Former TinCap Ángeles helps Lugs ease past Fort Wayne
LANSING, Mich. – 2021 Fort Wayne TinCap Euribiel Ángeles went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a double, and the Lansing Lugnuts (3-7, 35-40) opened a six-game home-and-home series with a comfortable 7-1 victory over the TinCaps (3-7, 31-45) on Monday night at Jackson® Field™. It...
TinCaps catcher Salas to play in Futures Game
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For the third straight year, an active TinCaps player will head to the MLB All-Star Futures Game. Fort Wayne catcher Ethan Salas has gotten picked to play in this year’s game. The Futures Game features some of the top prospects throughout all of Minor League Baseball.
Fort Wayne Tops Dragons 5-1, Ending Dayton Winning Streak at Five
Win: Jackson Smeltz (1-0); Loss: Gabriel Aguilera (1-2); Save: None. Fort Wayne, Ind.—Four Fort Wayne pitchers combined to allow just three hits as the TinCaps topped the Dayton Dragons 5-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Fort Wayne win snapped the Dragons five-game winning streak. The Dragons won five-of-six in the...
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