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Heartland Sings to perform Opera in the Park at Promenade Park Riverfront
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Join the Heartland Sings at Promenade Park on Friday for a live opera concert. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. and is expected to end at 8:00 p.m. Opera in the Park will be free for the public. Heartland Sings will roll out the ART-V for the performance.
‘The Pink Unicorn’: Proceeds from one-woman play to benefit Positive Resource Connection
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A one-woman play happening in Fort Wayne on Friday and Saturday will benefit the Positive Resource Connection. ‘The Pink Unicorn’, a one-woman play by Elise Forier Edie, will be performed on July 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Theatre, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Positive Resource Connection. The production will star Maggie Kole Hunter and is directed by John Tolley.
Fort Wayne Urban League 'sneaker tour' kicks off at Sweetwater
The four pairs of sneakers on display at Sweetwater, where they'll stay until July 26, in the hall near the arcade. Four pairs of hand painted sneakers are traveling around various locations in Fort Wayne over the next month to promote Fort Wayne Urban League's upcoming fundraiser, the Sneaker Ball.
Civic Theatre’s Art Fair 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Join the Fort Wayne Theatre Community for two full days of theatre arts workshops that include both technical and performing aspects of theatre. The Civic Theatre’s Arts Fair is on July 27-28, 2024; the fair will be held at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre at Foster Park Plaza, 1940 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.
A comfortable, rain-free weekend ahead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Unlike the first half of this week, the weekend is shaping up to be absolutely stunning, and not just by late July’s standards - by pretty much any standard throughout the year!. Lows will be cool once again tonight, though a bit warmer than...
Man accused of fondling teen receives sentencing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A Fort Wayne man received a sentencing for fondling a teen. Fort Wayne police took Jerry Hunt, 58, into custody on March 7 after he was reported by a 15-year-old girl. He faced a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 5...
Fort Wayne McDonald’s holds fundraiser for couple killed in car accident
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - McDonald’s on South Anthony Boulevard donated 15% of all sales today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to the family of a couple who died in a recent car crash. Mayra Vivar and Fernando Pizano tragically lost their lives earlier this month to a...
Police: Fort Wayne man charged with child molesting, solicitation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 38-year-old Fort Wayne man is now facing child molestation and solicitation charges after a Fort Wayne Police Department investigation, the agency said Friday afternoon. Police arrested Joseph Offerle Friday morning. He is facing several preliminary felony charges, including three counts of child molesting and...
Rudy Yakym talks politics, tornado aftermath in Elkhart
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s been an eventful week both here at home and across the nation. From a weeklong Republican National Convention held just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump to a severe weather outbreak, there’s been no shortage of news. Our...
‘You Wanna Play with Me?!’: Gun-toting Indiana Man Shot to Death After Running Up on Another Driver In Road Rage Confrontation, Just Two Weeks After His Wedding
Viral cellphone video shows a road rage dispute between two men in Indianapolis taking a deadly turn. Police found 29-year-old Gavin Dasaur suffering from gunshot […] ‘You Wanna Play with Me?!’: Gun-toting Indiana Man Shot to Death After Running Up on Another Driver In Road Rage Confrontation, Just Two Weeks After His Wedding
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Driver of truck seriously injured after being ejected in Cass County crash
CASS COUNTY, Ind. — A Wabash man was seriously injured after being ejected after a Friday morning crash in Cass County, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At around 1:42 a.m. on Friday, deputies with the office responded to a single vehicle crash near County Road 500 East and U.S. 35, according to a news release from the office. While on the scene, they found a man, identified as a 26-year-old from Wabash, ejected around 100 feet off of the roadway.
Colts’ Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of...
School board candidate removed from ballot over 'MAGA' nickname
The St. Joseph County Election Board voted 2-0 Thursday to rule in favor of a challenge against school board candidate Ben Dallas because he tried to use the nickname “MAGA” on the November ballot. The vote takes Dallas off this fall’s ballot. ...
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