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First Alert Forecast: Triple-digit heat index returns
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It’s a hot and humid next few days!. A First Alert Weather Day is in place for the worst of the heat and humidity on Tuesday. The heat index for tomorrow will range from 100-105°. Be sure to take heat safety precautions such as limiting time outdoors, staying hydrated, and pacing yourself. After school sports and other activities will need to be monitored closely and adjusted based on the heat. An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for our area on Tuesday due to the tropical humidity and high heat.
FWPD: 11-year-old girl found
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department issued a public safety alert on Sunday evening alerting the public to a missing 11-year-old girl. Sommer Sheron was last seen in the area of Country Forest Drive. before being found around 8:20 p.m. on Sunday night.
Lancer Volleyball Collects Sixth Win Of Year In Seven Tries
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Grace’s volleyball team added yet another win to its tally on Saturday during the final day of the Onset Invitational. The Lancers swept Oakland City to improve its winning streak to six straight before ending the day with a 3-0 loss to Aquinas (receiving votes in the NAIA).
Indiana: Could Full House-operated casino near Cincinnati relocate to Fort Wayne area?
New Haven could be one step closer to realizing its mayor’s vision of transforming the city into a tourist destination. A newsletter published Friday indicates a casino that currently has a home overlooking the Ohio River in southeast Indiana may be moving further north — more specifically, to New Haven. That’s according to information issued by Hannah News Service, a provider of statehouse news for Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, South Carolina, and Ohio.
Fort Wayne-based YouTube star makes wish come true for fan
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A Fort Wayne-based YouTube star made a wish come true for a Canadian fan on Friday. Casey Cooper, a Youtube content creator, shares videos of drum performances, products, entertainment and education and has grown his channel to over two million followers. However, with the...
Parade shuts down Andrews, celebrates community
ANDREWS, Ind. (WANE) — Small town Andrews, Indiana had its downtown taken over Saturday afternoon. Community days featuring bouncy houses, activities and food for residents and visitors alike, but none of those were the main draw. “It’s gonna be a long parade this year, we’ve got 42 entries,” said...
Pat McAfee laughs off being sued on 'College GameDay'
Pat McAfee is no lawyer, and he’ll be the first one to tell you. The former Indianapolis Colts punter turned College GameDay personality has had himself quite the weekend already in Dublin, claiming to have drank 30-something Guinness beers on Friday. On Saturday, McAfee was his usual, playing to the crowd while participating in some Read more... The post Pat McAfee jokes about getting sued by Brett Favre on ‘College GameDay’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Electric shocks leave 5 swimmers injured in Logansport
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Five people were shocked while they were swimming in a pool in Logansport on Sunday afternoon. A Logansport Police Department spokesperson confirmed officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of High Street around 2:35 p.m. Logansport PD indicated they went to a family home after receiving a report that two juveniles had […]
Several Taken To Hospital After Head-On Collision On SR 15
WARSAW — Several people were transported to the hospital after a head-on collision on SR 15 on the edge of Warsaw. First responders were called out around 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, to the wreck just south of CR 350N and Shelden Street. A Warsaw Police officer said three...
Start your Engines! ‘Cheers to the Festival’ marks start of pre-festival events for 68th ACD Festival
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Festival will be happening in Auburn from August 29-31. In celebration of the festival, a ‘Cheers to the Festival’ event will be held on Saturday, August 24. The event marks the start of pre-festival events. ‘Cheers to the Festival’,...
Indiana’s hot streak continues with late week storms
TONIGHT As the sun sets, we’re in for a serene night with skies staying mostly clear, allowing for an easy drift into cooler temperatures around 70°F. Light southern breezes will provide a gentle respite from the day’s heat, setting the stage for a tranquil end to the weekend. TOMORROW Brace yourself for a scorcher as […]
WARNING: Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores In Michigan And Indiana
Several drinks on the market in Michigan and Indiana grocery stores claim to be healthy. While some may hold up to those claims, some contain hidden dangers. One drink found to be highly toxic is now being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Indiana. Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores...
Indiana water, wastewater utilities face cyber threats and an aging workforce
In May, Russian hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant for Tipton. Fortunately, workers at the plant noticed something was wrong and were able to switch to manual operation until they could address it.
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