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This Indiana City Ranks 10th Worst Place for Recreation in America – Here’s Why
There's no denying how important it is to stay active, especially for our mental and physical health. It's more important than ever for cities to offer residents a variety of ways to stay active. Some cities do a better job than others, and according to a recent study, one Indiana city really needs to step up its game.
2025 Fort Wayne Air Show announces headliner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Pride in the sky. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show. The Fort Wayne Air Show’s return was announced on Wednesday, marking the first performance since 2022. The event two years ago broke the attendance record. “We...
JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, heading to Indiana after 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance is scheduled to visit Fort Wayne, Indiana, next week, just days after the close of the Republican National Convention. Former President Donald Trump on Monday tapped Vance, the U.S. Senator from Ohio, as his running mate for his 2024 campaign. Trump’s...
Fort Wayne Pride to return to Headwaters Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Pride is set to return to Headwaters Park, starting next Friday. Fort Wayne Pride 2024, 21Country’s largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, will bring two days of entertainment, a vendor market, a nonprofit resource fair, a beer tent, food and beverages, Pride March, KidSpace, and more to Headwaters Park East and West on July 26 and 27.
LAWSUIT: ‘Forever chemicals’ contaminated Fort Wayne wastewater
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – They are found in everything from upholstery and carpet cleaners to cosmetics, waterproof clothes and shoes as well as dental floss and foam used to suppress fires. They’ve been manufactured for decades, since at least the 1940s. And for decades they’ve been contaminating...
INSIDE LOOK: Downtown Fort Wayne’s “The Pearl”
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Downtown Fort Wayne is continuing to grow and Friday we got a sneak peak of one of the newest places coming soon - The Pearl. “We’re really excited to bring this space to downtown Fort Wayne,” says guest experience coordinator, Reagan Mahoney. She says they hope to start welcoming tenants in September. We took a look inside a two-bedroom space.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts Fort Wayne town hall
State representatives and senators led a panel discussing the most recent laws to take effect, plus some of the bills which didn’t make it out of the last legislative session. Tags. Localnow. Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts Fort Wayne town hall. State representatives and senators led a panel discussing...
New Pufferbelly bridge planned for Glenbook area gets $5 million and a new name
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Additions to the Pufferbelly Trail are on the horizon as the city announces plans for a new pedestrian bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard. Construction is expected to begin as soon as 2026. Renderings show that the bridge will be located on the west side...
'You think this guy is God, almost': Indiana's oldest delegate on Trump, Jim Jordan and more
MILWAUKEE – Annie Eckrich of Fort Wayne has been to so many Republican National Conventions over the years that she’s not entirely sure if the 2024 convention in Milwaukee is her fifth or sixth. She has business cards that say she's a six-time Republican National Convention attendee, but...
Allebach honored by governor, says he’s dealing with health issues
WINONA LAKE — While many community leaders receive the state Sagamore of the Wabash award, not everyone receives it directly from the governor. But that was the case in a surprise gathering Thursday at the Heritage Room when a large gathering of friends, family and longtime colleagues watched as Gov. Eric Holcomb honored Winona Lake Town Manager Craig Allebach with what is considered the biggest state honor for citizens.
Bowen Center now offers 24/7 crisis service in Pierceton
WARSAW — Bowen Center unveiled its new crisis receiving and stabilization unit in Pierceton on Thursday. The facility is now part of the existing psychiatric hospital and provides 24/7 access to people facing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. The services were funded by a $4.4 million grant...
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