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Pyrotechnician shares how weather may impact Fort Wayne’s July 4 fireworks display
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - At 10 p.m. on July 4, Fort Wayne is set to celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display set off from the top of the city’s Indiana-Michigan Power building. With rain in the forecast, a local pyrotechnician shares what the City of Fort Wayne can expect.
Fort Wayne among top 10 cities posting about lost pets
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Nextdoor identified Fort Wayne as a top 10 U.S. city most likely to post lost pets on the platform. Cities on the list, in order, include Evansville; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Anchorage, Ala.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Harlingen, Texas; Fort Wayne; Laredo, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Lincoln, Neb. and Duluth, Wis.
City of Fort Wayne to host public meeting for planned West Main Corridor construction
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne has announced it will host an open house to share plans for the Leesburg Road and Main Street Roundabout and Wounded Veterans Memorial Monument Project. According to a press release issued by the city, the project will involve replacing the...
Garrett hosts annual Heritage Days events on July 4th
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Garrett is hosting its annual Heritage Days events during the 4th of July holiday. Eastside Park has hosted events starting on Wednesday and all day on Thursday. Thursday’s events included a chalk walk, a 5-K run, an annual car show, and a talent show.
Horse-drawn carriages, live music, and Night Market celebrating patriotism
AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) – Downtown Auburn hosted its Patriotic Night First Friday event Friday evening. The celebration included family-friendly games, shopping, music and more. The Auburn Community band played patriotic songs at the James Cultural Plaza. There were horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown. The monthly Night Market was patriotic-themed and vendors lined up on Main Street to feature baked goods, handmade items, and more.
Northeast Indiana residents get active on Independence Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – While the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks and barbeques, some Hoosiers are dedicating part of the holiday to a workout. Several races and sporting events are going on in the Fort Wayne area and throughout the region. Starting at 8 a.m., contestants...
Brief history behind Independence Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)– While it’s always fun to partake in fun fourth of July traditions, we wanted to give you a refresher on the history behind Independence Day. On July 4. 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from Great Britain. The nation’s founding document is...
Discounted rates for ride-sharing apps offered for Fourth of July weekend in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — To encourage a safe Fourth of July holiday in the Circle City, Hoosiers are being offered discounted rates for some of the most popular ride-sharing apps. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has teamed up with Uber and Lyft to offer $10 off rides from July 4-7.
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