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Inkcarceration boosts Mansfield food trucks
MANSFIELD — Sadie Stewart remembers when her food truck was one of the only Richland County trucks serving Inkmates a few years ago. The owner of Mad Meltz, Stewart said 2024 marks her team’s fourth year at Inkcarceration. Richland County’s Athena Gyro Express and Grunt Grub also set up at the festival this year.
2024 Dana Open final results: Prize money payout, LPGA Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer won
SYLVANIA, OH - JULY 21: Chanettee Wannasaen, of Thailand, smiles as she poses for photographs while holding the tournament trophy during the awards ceremony following the final round of the LPGA Dana Open on July 21, 2024 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Inkcarceration economy: Visitor dollars add up to millions for Mansfield, Richland County
Carl Guidotti spent $13 for a large slice of pizza for Kaedyn Barnett Saturday and $13 for a Locked Up Lemonade for Kaedyn's mom as they listened to the band Uncured before taking a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival. Kaedyn, 16, and her mom, Colleen...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded July 8-12
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12:. Edward James Costello V of Iola, Texas, 23, office assistant, to Mia Rea Enzor of College Station, Texas, 25, stockman. Jordan Rudi Ratleff of Mansfield, 32, cleaning, to Lindsay Lynn Spinneweber of Mansfield, 32, self...
New sculptural markers planned for City of Fort Wayne entry points
An artist's rendering of the new signage proposed for entrances to Fort Wayne. On Monday, Fort Wayne city officials showed off new concepts for sculptural markers to be placed at various entries to the city. The markers, created by Design Collaborative, will be at I-69 and Jefferson Boulevard, I-69 and...
Perfect Weather For Binding Wheat
LEEESBURG — It was perfect weather Saturday, July 20, for club members of the Echoes of the Past to gather and bind wheat. The event was held at 4598 W. 700N, Leesburg. The group worked on one-fourth acre of wheat, which produced two wagon loads.
Seasonable weather for late July, isolated showers possible through Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Unlike last week’s busy weather pattern (which included the first derecho in two years), this week is going to be quite tame in comparison. After another night with patchy fog, Tuesday looks like a near carbon copy of today: partly sunny with a stray shower possible. Otherwise, it will be humid with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Canadian wildfire smoke making a return to the US
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Everyone in Indiana remembers the brutal air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke in our area last summer, but once again, fires in western Canada are driving smoke into the U.S. Air quality has been unhealthy in parts of the Dakotas this past weekend, but most of the smoke has been in the […]
Indiana Attorney General candidates present platforms before November election
INDIANAPOLIS — The candidates are set for Indiana’s attorney general race this November. During their respective party conventions, Republicans selected Todd Rokita, the incumbent attorney general, to represent the Republican Party in November, while Destiny Wells, an attorney and combat veteran, was chosen by Democrats as their candidate. Take a look below at the platforms […]
Voices of Unity Youth Choir named World Champions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Voices of Unity Youth Choir has brought the title of World Champions back to Fort Wayne. The group competed in Auckland, New Zealand at the 2024 World Choir Games where they earned the gold medal in the Gospel category. Having scored a 92.5 out...
Science Central summer camps wrap up this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Science Central is “taking to the skies” this week to learn about the atmosphere and space! This is the last week of summer camps at Science Central. Science Central has hosted seven camps this summer, including this week’s camps, “Soaring Scientists” for...
As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed
As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed. Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
'The Deliverance,' inspired by an infamous Indiana haunting, hits Netflix next month
"The Deliverance," a film directed by Lee Daniels and loosely based on one of Indiana's most notorious supernatural cases, will be released in theaters and on Netflix next month. The film — which stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo'Nique, Omar Epps and Caleb McLaughlin (whom you'll recognize from "Stranger Things,"...
Expect Rain and Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana This Week
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents should prepare for increased rain and thunderstorms this week, with temperatures slightly below normal levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts isolated thunderstorms today, with highs between 77°F and 83°F. According to the NWS Northern Indiana, patchy morning fog is...
Prayers answered: Nonprofit celebrates Grand Opening!
Cross Border Partners Thrift Store celebrated their grand opening Saturday at their new location at 929 North Coliseum Boulevard. The celebration was more than a year in the making. Positively Fort Wayne featured the non-profit Christian organization in a two-part special report last summer when they were desperately in need of a new building after […]
First Alert Forecast: Spotty shower chances to kick off the workweek
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - There will be lots of dry times today and tomorrow, but there is a chance for hit-or-miss showers. More widespread rain arrives Wednesday. Temperatures begin in the 60s this morning with mostly cloudy conditions. Skies should stay partly to mostly cloudy this afternoon with some peaks of sunshine possible. Highs will be on par for this time of year, maxing out in the low 80s. There are plenty of dry times in store for the day, but there is a small chance for hit-or-miss rain shower.
It's time for NASCAR to pull the plug on the Brickyard race
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval course in 2024, following three seasons of running the infield road course.Kyle Larson won the Brickyard 400 following an impressive late drive through the field, in a finish highlighted (or perhaps lowlighted) by a series of accidents and some controversial officiating. Ryan Preece spun with two laps remaining in the #Brickyard400.The caution flew after Kyle Larson took the white. pic.twitter.com/AxGKMa6h4G— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2024 Overall, though, the racing was dull and forgettable. Passing was next to impossible save for Larson's charge in the closing laps, which can...
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