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Covington Road Trail project will result in 2 month road closure
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Starting on Aug. 12, a portion of Covington Road is set to close due to construction for the Covington Road Trail. There will also be lane restrictions between the Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery entrance and Getz Road. Covington Road will be closed for two months, and...
Gov. Holcomb traveling to Australia, Singapore for next economic development trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to begin his next international economic development trip. He’s expected to depart Indianapolis on Saturday for Australia and then return from Singapore on Tuesday, July 30. The trip will focus on growing partnerships in order to advance mutually beneficial economic...
Turnstone gets $10,000 from Kentucky Fried Wish
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The KFC Foundation is giving back to Fort Wayne-based non-profit Turnstone Center with a $10,000 grant to make a project on their wish list come true. Turnstone provides comprehensive programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the...
City announces $5 million toward Pufferbelly Bridge over Coliseum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that a $5 million gift has been given to the City of Fort Wayne to assist in the funding of a future bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard that is planned to be constructed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail.
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
When does school start in Central Indiana for the 2024-25 school year?
INDIANAPOLIS — The back to school season is back in Central Indiana once again. Starting at the end of July, and going through mid-August, Hoosiers will be making their way back to school for the 2024-25 school year. Look below to see when your district is beginning this year: July July 24 July 25 July […]
Decline in public safety claimed as FW council members call out Allen County Commissioners
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Rising ambulance response times and declining numbers of paramedics are putting Fort Wayne residents at risk, according to three Fort Wayne Council members who say a group working to solve those problems is frustrated at public officials who are not talking to each other.
IN DNR asks for feedback on accessibility at properties statewide
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDOT) invites residents of Indiana to share their experiences with accessibility at DNR properties across the state. The DNR says it wishes to create a “welcoming environment” for all guests while retaining natural experiences. The department’s new accessibility webpage, provides information on accessible activities like […]
Urban League debuts mom-led initiative to improve police-community relations
The Fort Wayne Urban League announced an initiative Thursday to get families involved in training and interacting with police in the community. The initiative, called ‘Mothers for the Movement – every child home alive’ looks to develop training and language to educate youth about interacting with police and also create opportunities for local police officers to interact with the communities they serve.
Late artist’s legacy to continue through downtown Fort Wayne sculpture
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - ‘Every painting that you do, your whole life is involved in its creation.’ - Jody Hemphill Smith. Fort Wayne artist Jody Hemphill Smith passed away in October of 2023; however, her legacy as a world-renowned artist continues to be recognized by the Fort Wayne community.
Students voice concerns newly proposed high school diplomas will minimize band classes
As teachers continue to share concerns over the proposed changes to Indiana’s high school diplomas, students and parents have their own worries about what the shift to diplomas focused on work-based learning requirements would mean for their education. The Indiana Department of Education is considering making drastic changes to...
Monarch Private Capital Finances First State LIHTC in Indiana with Kilgore Place
Monarch Private Capital (Monarch), a nationally recognized impact investment firm that develops, finances, and manages a diversified portfolio of projects generating both federal and state tax credits, announces the financial closing of its first Indiana Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Kilgore Place, a multifamily development in Muncie, Indiana. This project was among the first projects to be awarded the newly established State LIHTC by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA).
Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team gears up for trip to Italy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Mastodons will have some exciting stories to tell by the end of this off-season. The Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball team heads to Italy later this month, as part of a summer course studying Italian culture. During the trip, the Mastodons will also...
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