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Groovy's Fireworks prepares for annual 3rd of July party
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Groovy's Fireworks in Fort Wayne is hosting its annual 3rd of July party on Wednesday, promising food, fun and a fireworks show. About 1,500 people showed up for that show on Coliseum Boulevard last year, but it was canceled by the fire department at the last minute.
Former Chief of Police to celebrate his 100th birthday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — This year, July 8th is more than just a Monday. Mayor Sharon Tucker has declared it “Albert Bragalone Day”. Former Fort Wayne Chief of Police Albert “Abe” Bragalone is celebrating his 100th birthday at Lutheran Life Village’s The Village at Pine Valley Assisted Living, 11430 Coldwater Road, on July 8th at 1:30 p.m.
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.
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...
City could invest $1.4 million to the water treatment plant
FORT WAYNE, Ind (WFFT) -- More than $1.4 million, that's how much the city wants to invest in its water. For almost 100 years the Three Rivers Filtration Plant has provided the city with clean drinking water. The money will be used for basic repairs and renovations. These include improvements...
One man dead after t-boning a vehicle near the Downtown Post Office
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - One man has died after colliding with a vehicle on his motorcycle near the downtown post office today. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) reported the crash today at 6:51 p.m., near South Clinton Street and East Brackenridge Street. The FWPD said when they arrived...
Holcomb Defends State’s Execution Decision
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is defending the state’s move to seek an execution date for Joseph Corcoran of Fort Wayne. Corcoran was convicted of killing four people in 1997 and will be the first person from death row put to death in Indiana in 15 years. Holcomb says the...
Allen County Family Health Fair 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - New Haven Chamber is a resource for businesses and the community for Advocacy, Education, and Connection. The Allen County Family Health Fair offers free screenings and information for families and older adults. The fair is being held on July 11th from 9a-1p at the Central...
Rounds of rain, storms with miserable air could impact Fourth of July
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis ended up having a nicer Tuesday than originally forecasted, but the forecast still calls for miserable air and multiple rounds of rain and storms for the second half of the week. The pattern could impact Fourth of July plans to an extent. Tuesday night Cloud cover and humidity values will increase, […]
TSA: Carelessness most common culprit with guns at airports
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A firearms lawyer on Tuesday said fines are nearly guaranteed but criminal charges are uncommon when someone brings a gun to an airport checkpoint. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz was one of two Hoosiers who ran afoul of the TSA’s firearms regulations on Friday. Her office said she accidentally brought a handgun to […]
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