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Humane Fort Wayne - Updates on the New Location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We are visited by Melissa Gibson of Humane Fort Wayne to share with us some updates about their new location. Humane Fort Wayne works tirelessly for the benefit of pets and the people who love them. Everything they do—from adoption and retention programs to wellness services, community outreach, and education—helps to promote the happiness and well-being of the pets and their owners in our community.
Fort Wayne ice cream shop gives back to families in need
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - “The Frozen Spoon” is a small ice cream shop that donates a portion of their sales to families at Riley Children’s hospital. Penny Lengacher opened the ice cream shop in 2020 after she “began to have an empty nest.”. She is...
Fort Wayne enacts stricter 'chronic problem properties' rules
The Fort Wayne City Council unanimously passed tighter rules on “chronic problem properties” on Tuesday. Those are properties where illegal activity occurs on a regular basis. The ordinance renews and enhances rules passed by the council in 2017. That ordinance had a sunset clause and expired in 2020....
Bloom Project Presents: Bloom on the Yard HBCU Edition
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) The Bloom Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers group mentoring, college preparation, service learning, character development, and career exploration opportunities. The Bloom Project is hosting their Bloom on the Yard event this weekend on Saturday, July 27th from 2 pm -5 pm at the...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Indy Shorts Film Fest presents ‘The Clogging’
Eric Larson, Director and Creative Director of The Clogging, joined us to discuss his short horror-comedy film, which is making its Indiana premiere at the Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival next Friday, July 26, in the Dark Comedy block. About the Film: The Clogging is a short film about an anxious man at a […]
Where in Indiana to see trees grown from seeds flown on moon missions
RICHMOND, Ind. (WISH) — An east central Indiana arboretum has planted a sweetgum tree grown from a seed sent on a moon mission in 2022. Hayes Arboretum planted the tree seedling May 30, and will dedicate it next month. The Moon Trees seed traveled aboard Artemis I, the first in a series of launches for […]
Hollywood in the Circle City: The Duel premieres after filming in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The glitz and glam of Hollywood is coming to the Circle City this weekend. ‘The Duel’ will premiere at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indy this weekend. The film is about two best friends in love with the same woman. They decide to settle their differences with an 18th-century style duel. […]
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
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