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Man arrested for child molesting, faces six felony charges
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A man was arrested Thursday and faces six felony charges for molesting a girl. Mynor Oswaldo Esquite, 38, was reported by the girl to the Fort Wayne Police Operations Center. She told police that Esquite sexually abused her and videotaped the actions. Police say...
YMCA’s Group EX on the Go Classes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne has been serving the community since the 1850’s; the YMCA offers state-of-the-art workout facilities, pools, plus thousands of group exercise classes which are included with your monthly membership fee. We are visited by Lou Cucinelli Director of Marketing,...
Bishop Dwenger football hones skills at sunrise summer practices
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Jason Garrett started up a new tradition when he took over the Bishop Dwenger football program, assembling his team for off-season work at the break of dawn. The Saints gather throughout the summer, starting their days on the turf at Shields Field, bright and early...
Humane Fort Wayne - National Adoption Week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We are visited by Melissa Gibson of Humane Fort Wayne with not one but TWO puppies today. The National Adoption Week Event is this Saturday from 12p until 3p at the PetSmart on Lima Road; the shelter will be closed Saturday for the event. Humane...
Fort Wayne man found guilty in brother’s February slaying
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Jurors found a 19-year-old Fort Wayne man guilty of the February murder of his brother Thursday afternoon. COURT DOCS: Man accused of fatally shooting, stabbing man last month was his brother. Leland Hairston was found guilty of murder in connection to the death of his...
Bobby McGee’s Good Times Pub
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Our team heads out to Bobby McGee’s Good Time Pub to check out their $5 Lunch Menu and learn more about their current Value Vault deal. Bobby McGee’s Good Time Pub is located at 5629 Saint Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN and they can be reached at (260) 444-2620.
Comfortable conditions extend into Friday, the weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The differences weather-wise between today and yesterday are stark in numerous ways: lower humidity, cooler temperatures, and abundant sunshine! This trend will continue into Friday, though it is expected to be a couple of degrees cooler. Tonight will be seasonably cool with mostly clear skies...
Man sentenced after distributing heroin, cocaine to law enforcement officers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The United States Department of Justice was sentenced to 78 months in prison after distributing heroin, cocaine and other drugs to law enforcement officers. Gustavo Adolfo Calderon Martinez, a 28-year-old citizen of Mexico, was sentenced by the United States District Court Chief Judge Holly...
Wabash woman installed as Indiana American Legion Auxiliary state president
For the first time in more than 100 years, Wabash is home to the new president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Indiana. Roxanna “Roxy” Stoner received the oath of office on Sunday, July 14, during a ceremony at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis. She represents Wabash American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15.
Unseasonably cool Friday, warmer weekend
After a cool start to Friday, highs reach into the upper 70s under a mostly sunny sky. A few afternoon fair weather clouds are possible, but they won’t be blocking out the sun. Tags. Localnow. After a cool start to Friday, highs reach into the upper 70s under a...
16th Annual Arts United’s Taste of the Arts Festival 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Taste of the Arts Festival is Arts United’s annual festival celebrating the diversity of arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. Our team was visited by Co-Chair(s) Pam Holocher and Carmen Tse to share with us what one can expect when they head out to enjoy the festival this year.
Opportunity Knocks - Community Loan Center (CLC) with Brightpoint
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Brightpoint is a non-profit organization working to help communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. The INsight team was visited by Matthew Crouch, VP of Community Economic Development at Brightpoint to share with us about the Community Loan Center (CLC). For...
East Noble grad Risedorph embracing opportunity with Cubs
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble graduate Brayden Risedorph will likely begin his professional baseball career, as the 6-foot-3 righty is planning on signing with the Chicago Cubs organization after being picked in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft earlier this week. Risedorph, who just finished his sophomore season at Indiana University, could […]
Jessica’s Social Scene: Things to Do this Week (07.18.24)
Living Local 15 Host Jessica Williams takes a look at events that are going on around Fort Wayne this weekend. If you attend any of these events make sure to use #JessicasSocialScene, you may get featured on the show. Summer Nights: Chris Worth. The Embassy Theatre hosts a concert series...
COURT DOCS: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder in connection to Sunday shooting was drinking, flashing gun beforehand
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder was drinking and flashing a gun at a Sunday house party before it became a crime scene, court records show. BACKGROUND: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder in connection to Sunday shooting. Elmer Duran showed up at the house,...
Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind.–The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne says a child attending a Camp Harris field trip on July 12 may have “unknowingly distributed” THC gummies to other campers. They also say that once staff members learned about the situation, they notified the parents and Fort Wayne Police. Both the police and the YMCA say […] The post Child May Have Unknowingly Distributed THC Gummies in Fort Wayne appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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