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Countdown to Kickoff 2024: Leo Lions' seniors excited for one more ride after semi-state run
LEO, Ind. (WFFT) - Just three Northeast Indiana teams made runs to semi-state during the 2023 season. Among them: the Leo Lions. Leo's fourth quarter comeback attempt against NorthWood fell short, but now this year's group of seniors are itching to get back there again. "Last year we went to...
Blessings in a Backpack handing out 700 backpacks of food for children
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Blessings in a Backpack’s Summer Feeding Program is coming to an end on Friday. The program, focused on distributing food to children through age 18, will provide their final food distributions on Friday at 11 a.m. in a backpack. Eight Allen County Public...
ACPL brings inclusive book collection to Fort Wayne Pride Fest
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Pride Fest is happening at Headwaters Park on Friday and Saturday. The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) will be there with an inclusive book collection as part of the event’s nonprofit resource fair. The largest celebration for the LGBTQ+ community in...
Crossover pipe replacements causing road closure
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A section of Hessen Cassel Road will be closed starting Monday. Crossover pipe replacements will result in a full road closure between U.S. 27 and Maples Road. Replacements are expected to take until Aug. 16 at 5 p.m.
Weather pattern will turn hotter and more humid by the end of the weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Tonight will be another pleasant summer night with lows in the mid 50s. Saturday promises to slightly warmer conditions (closer to the mid 80s versus low 80s), but the humidity should remain in check!. Sunday is where the overall weather pattern changes, and in a...
Fort Wayne magazine August 2024
Allen County Democratic Party precinct chairs voted to elect Sharon Tucker to fill the mayoral vacancy left in the wake of Mayor Tom Henry’s passing. While many people know of Sharon Tucker, fewer people know about Sharon Tucker. The community deserves to know more about who is serving their needs from the office of Mayor in the second largest city in Indiana. The following is not an endorsement or a critique of what will happen over the next three years in office. It is simply an introduction from those who know her, work with her, compete with her and serve with her so everyone else can effectively do the same moving forward. We’re all in this together. Read about Mayor Tucker and more in our online issue here.
Wine & Beer Festival at Parkview Field supports Junior Achievement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Friday, the drinks will be flowing at Parkview Field during a fundraiser for Junior Achievement (JA). Hoosier businesses are bringing samples of wine, beer and spirits to the JA Wine & Beer Festival. Proceeds benefit the organization that educates young people on how to be economically successful as they transition into adulthood.
Harvester Homecoming Museum official location named
NEW HAVEN, Ind (WFFT) --What once supplied nearly 30 percent of the jobs in Fort Wayne, the International Harvester still holds roots within northeast Indiana. Sylvester Englemann and Jerry Betley were among the last employees to work there. Englemann started working there in 1973. “I was laid off in 1981...
Indiana lawmakers lower age to sell and serve alcohol
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels in Indiana can now hire servers who are 18...
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