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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...
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.
Monitoring air quality this week
Nearly a full week after a tornado and powerful straight-line winds tore through Elkhart, fire officials started burning some of the storm debris at the Toledo Road Storage Yard Monday. City officials say the burn will go from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., every day until it is no longer...
Silver Alert canceled for 83-year-old missing from Elkhart
LATEST: Elkhart Police Department at 6:40 p.m. Monday issued this statement: “UPDATE: Henry Spearmon has been located and is safe.” ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert issued Monday night says a northern Indiana police department is seeking an missing 83-year-old man. Henry Spearmon was believed to be in extreme danger and may require […]
Elkhart Police Department swears in 6 new officers
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Six new officers are on the job in Elkhart after what officials are calling the largest swearing-in ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic. The group comes from a wide range of experiences. • Patrolman Mitchell Garrett most recently worked construction and is originally from South Bend. •...
Elkhart Fire Department burning tree, brush storm debris
The Elkhart Fire Department has received a 60-day burn permit from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Burning of trees and brush from the July 16 will begin on Monday. The burn will begin at 7:00am Monday, July 22 at the City of Elkhart’s Toledo Road site. The burn will...
Alliance RV Promotes Joe Mehl to Vice Pres. of Marketing
ELKHART, Ind. – Alliance RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, announced the promotion of Joe Mehl from Marketing Director to Vice President of Marketing. In his new role, Mehl will oversee all marketing strategies and initiatives, driving brand awareness and engagement in the ever-evolving world of marketing. With...
Elkhart Civic Theatre 2024 Season
The Elkhart Civic Theatre kicks off their 2024-25 Season with Fiddler on the Roof opening July 26th and running through August 4th. To find out how you can purchase tickets and to check out their season's schedule, follow the link to the Elkhart Civic Theatre's website.
Elkhart Parks and Recreation revamping Walker Park
ELKHART, Ind. -- Elkhart Parks and Recreation announced it started a new chapter for Walker Park on Monday morning, knocking down the old playground and preparing to install a modern one. Parks officials also released concept art to get a sneak peek of the new playground. Officials will share updates...
Hall of Fame Invites Industry to Induction Dinner, Ceremony
ELKHART, Ind. – The RV/MH Hall of Fame invites interested parties to its 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony, planned Aug. 19 in the new East Wing Convention Hall at the Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, Ind. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. ET with a...
Encore RV Unveils New Facility Following Fire Damage
ELKHART, Ind. – Encore RV, a leading manufacturer of adventure trailers, announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility. This milestone comes after the unfortunate fire that affected its previous location (see “Encore RV Plant Suffers Severe Damage in Nov. 22 Fire”), according to a release.
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...
Community Paddle Boarding & Canoeing Is Wednesday At Pike Lake Beach
The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering community paddle boarding and canoeing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Pike Lake beach, 1009 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. No registration is required for the free event but an annual waiver and a rules sheet must be signed...
Park Avenue project moving slower than expected in Warsaw
WARSAW — The two-phase construction project on Park Avenue in Warsaw is progressing slower than expected. The city of Warsaw issued a statement Monday saying the work being performed by NIPSCO has taken longer than planned due to weather and other complications. NIPSCO has advised that their completion date...
Drink wine while viewing bison 20 minutes from downtown Fort Wayne
ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE)— LC Nature Park’s mission is celebrating the beauty of Indiana’s natural prairie landscape while preserving it for future generations. And they have a special event where you can enjoy views of the bison and elk that roam the grasslands of the park, all while sipping on wine or beer and making smores by the campfire.
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