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Suspect apprehended in Randolph County after police pursuit
UNION CITY, Ind. – Officers from the Union City Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and attempted to flee officers at a high rate of speed. The pursuit began in Union City, Indiana and went into Jay County prior to the suspect crashing his vehicle. The vehicle traveled off the roadway and rolled multiple times. The driver was identified as Anthony Weimer.
Hullinger heading up Heritage football program
MONROEVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – There’s a new but familiar face leading the way for Heritage High School football, as former assistant Jeremy Hullinger has recently been tabbed as the new head coach of the Patriots. Hullinger, who is leading workouts four days a week in the summer, was officially hired as the head coach back […]
Shannon resigns as Trine University president after one year on the job
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – Trine University is looking for a new President after the Board of Trustees announced last Thursday they had accepted the resignation of Dr. John Shannon who had served as university president since June 1, 2023. No reason was given for Shannon’s departure but in a...
Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up his wild first PGA Tour appearance at Rocket Mortgage Classic
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - For the first time ever, Hoagland's own Nick Bienz competed in a PGA Tour event. Bienz sparked a media frenzy after downing three beers as he awaited his fate in the event. Our very own Drew Frey has more on his memorable weekend.
FWACC to hold 4th of July cat adoption sale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC) shared Monday morning that it will hold a 4th of July cat adoption sale. In honor of the 4th of July, FWACC will have $4 adoption fees for all cats, both at the shelter or off-site locations, from July 2 to July 6.
Motorcyclist dead after crash on South Clinton Street
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Around 6:51 this evening the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a crash where a motorcycle T-boned a vehicle near the South Clinton East Brackenridge Streets intersection. The male motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition, where he was later pronounced dead. Both...
Former Chief of Police to celebrate his 100th birthday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — This year, July 8th is more than just a Monday. Mayor Sharon Tucker has declared it “Albert Bragalone Day”. Former Fort Wayne Chief of Police Albert “Abe” Bragalone is celebrating his 100th birthday at Lutheran Life Village’s The Village at Pine Valley Assisted Living, 11430 Coldwater Road, on July 8th at 1:30 p.m.
Local church welcomes new educational opportunities to northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Come As You Are Community Church welcomes new educational opportunities geared towards technology and agriculture for students working towards a high school diploma. Indiana Agriculture & Technology School is a career-focused public charter school that now operates on four campuses throughout Indiana. The goal is...
Competition pool used for US Olympic Swim Trials finds a home in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A pool fit for current and future Olympic athletes has found a permanent home in Fort Wayne. The competition pool made its way to Fort Wayne from Indianapolis and will be the anchor for an upcoming $50 million swim facility. Lucas Oil Stadium was...
Identity of the early Sunday morning Swordsman released by FWPD
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - FWPD has identified the man who brandished two swords at his roommates early Sunday morning. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) said the man accused of threatening two of his housemates with swords on June 30th, around 2:51 a.m., was Trevaughn T. Adams, 23. The...
Iconic Glenbrook Dodge American flag returning Tuesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Summit City staple is returning Tuesday!. The giant American flag outside of the Glenbrook Dodge on Coliseum Boulevard will once again fly high in the Fort Wayne skies. “Our tagline: under the giant American flag. It feels good to be able to say that...
Top-ranked in-state recruit Damien Shanklin set to announce college decision on Friday
The state’s highest-rated high school football prospect is ready to make a college decision. Warren Central senior defensive end Damien Shanklin, rated as the No. 48 prospect in the country by 247sports and the No. 5 defensive end, will announce his college decision on Friday at 5:30 p.m. on his Instagram page.
FWFD: No injuries following fire at southwest side hotel
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) says crews are responding to a fire at a hotel on the city’s southwest side Monday afternoon. The fire was called in around 2:30 p.m. at Comfort Suites Fort Wayne Southwest, in the Village at Coventry. Firefighters say...
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
This story has been updated to clarify jewelry care instructions. A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a...
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