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Parents can safely surrender babies up to 30 days old due to Indiana's safe haven law
Update: This story was updated to clarify that surrended babies do not always go into custody of DCS, they can go to pre-adoptive homes. The deaths of two abandoned babies left out in the elements became foundational in establishing Indiana's Safe Haven Law. After the discovery of these babies, the state's opinion on parents...
La Porte High School Teacher Jason Remmel Named Top 25 Finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year
Jason Remmel, a distinguished La Porte High School teacher, has been named a Top 25 Finalist in the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) Program. Jason's leadership in professional development has been pivotal in advancing technology and professional growth within the La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC). As the LPHS Computer Resource Person and technology department liaison, he has spearheaded new teacher technology orientation training and coordinated the implementation of the Gizmos Explore Learning Curriculum. His grant writing and professional development coordination have ensured the successful integration of Gizmos into the science curriculum for grades 5-12, ushering in a new era of interactive learning. Moreover, his leadership in implementing the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences pathway at LPHS has significantly enriched the curriculum, offering students valuable exposure to biomedical sciences.
Indiana spots play perfect 'surrealistic' role in 'The Duel,' starring Dylan Sprouse
Editor's note: Follow us on Instagram and hit the red carpet with us Sunday night for the premiere of "The Duel" The mansion at the center of "The Duel" is the site of the planned test of honor, a home inhabited by a drug baron eager to see two 20-something American friends work out their argument over a woman the old-fashioned way. It's an opulent place with ivory-hued stone surrounded by verdant shrubs and the kind of...
Lake City Bank’s Livia Rose Promoted To Retail Banking Officer
Lake City Bank announced Livia Rose has been promoted to retail banking officer at the bank’s Pierceton branch. In this position, Rose leads sales and service efforts in the branch, manages the daily operations of the office and supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She has been with the bank for one year.
ACPL’s 17th annual ‘Rock the Plaza’ concert series to end Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Public Library’s (ACPL) 17th annual ‘Rock the Plaza’ concert series will come to an end on Saturday, July 27. The ACPL’s 17th annual ‘Rock the Plaza’ concert series has invited community members to its Library Plaza to listen to local artists every Saturday from June 15 to July 27 from 6-10 p.m.
Semi driver killed in hit-and-run on I-69 in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — A semitruck driver on Thursday was killed in a hit-and-run on I-69 in Fort Wayne, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department says. At 2:38 a.m. Thursday, deputies with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the 319-mile marker of I-69 northbound in Fort Wayne on a report of a disabled […]
Blessings in a Backpack ‘Summer Feeding Program’ to end ahead of 2024-25 school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - With the 2024-25 school year near, Blessings in a Backpack will be holding its last ‘Summer Feeding Program’ of the year Friday. Blessings in a Backpack’s ‘Summer Feeding Program’ is a partnership with the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) to distribute non-perishable food items to children in the community during the summer season.
FWCS holds learning sessions for parents and caregivers ahead of 2024-25 school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) held learning sessions for parents and caregivers on Saturday, ahead of the 2024-25 school year. The event, titled ‘Parents are Part of the Equation: Learning Sessions for Parents and Caregivers’ was held at South Side High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Salvatori’s location coming to Waynedale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A family-friendly restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine in a modern Italian setting will soon open in Waynedale. Salvatori’s, an Italian restaurant chain in northeast Indiana, is set to open its seventh location at 8601 Bluffton Road in Waynedale offering dine-in, carry-out, and delivery Italian food and beverages.
YLNI Farmers Market vendor opens store in Wells County
WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Those who frequent YLNI Farmers Market in downtown Fort Wayne may be familiar with one of the market’s vendors: The River Farm. Now, fans of their products can also buy them at the company’s new store in rural Wells County. The River...
Cinnabon coming to Fort Wayne’s Glenbrook Square Mall
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The ‘Cinnabon Experience’ may be coming to Fort Wayne soon. GoTo Foods, owner of Cinnabon, has confirmed that Glenbrook Square Mall will be the location for 21Country’s newest Cinnabon. Cinnabon is expected to open in late 2024 or early 2025 at Glenbrook...
Northeast Indiana HS Football Media Day takes center stage
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Over 300 coaches and player made their way to the ASH Centre on Friday for 2024 Northeast Indiana High School Football Media Day, as 39 local teams were represented at the annual event hosted by Optimum Performance Sports. Last season, northeast Indiana had three teams advance to the state finals […]
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: North Side Legends have high aspirations for bounce-back year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The North Side Legends are looking to take control of the Class 5A standings this fall. North Side was one of just two Fort Wayne teams to make their playoff in the 5A classification, although they did so with a less-than-optimal record. The Legends finished...
TinCaps shut out Dayton to snap 6-game skid
DAYTON, Ohio (WANE) – The TinCaps got off the schneid on Friday with a 3-0 win over the Dayton Dragons. Friday’s victory ends Fort Wayne’s six game losing skid that started upon their return from the MLB All-Star break. Anthony Vilar, Romeo Sanabria and Nick Vogt each drove in a run in Friday’s win for […]
WHAS11 Weather Impact Alert Days issued for Sunday, Monday for scattered thunderstorms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The WHAS11 Impact Weather Team has issued an alert day for today and Monday as showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact the majority of central Kentucky and southern Indiana at times. Neither today or Monday will be complete washouts and you will still have plenty...
TRAA looks to secure more staff following City Council callout
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Three Rivers Ambulance Authority or TRAA met for the first time Thursday following last week’s press conference where Fort Wayne City Council urged Allen County Commissioners to stop tearing away from the city’s EMS services. TRAA is struggling to keep up with...
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