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Warrant issued for Fort Wayne man in 2023 rape case after he fails to appear in court
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A warrant was issued Tuesday for a 40-year-old Fort Wayne man charged in connection with a 2023 rape. Shawn Murphy faces a potential sentence of nearly 20 years in prison if convicted in the case. He was scheduled to go to trial in the case last week.
Steuben County Judicial Center officially open for business
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – The new Steuben County Justice Center officially opened for business on Monday. The modern three story building was built across the street from the Steuben County Community Center and it replaces the historic 155-year-old Steuben County Courthouse for judicial matters. The old courthouse opened in...
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 […]
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
One man dead after t-boning a vehicle near the Downtown Post Office
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - One man has died after colliding with a vehicle on his motorcycle near the downtown post office today. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) reported the crash today at 6:51 p.m., near South Clinton Street and East Brackenridge Street. The FWPD said when they arrived...
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...
Bloomington Police awarded by Indiana State Police
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana State Police have awarded the Bloomington Police Department as the 2023 Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Affiliate of the Year. The ICAC Task Force is a multiagency task force that investigates and prosecutes persons who use the internet to sexually exploit or...
Seelen enters guilty plea to 12 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor
GREENVILLE — Christian L. Seelen, 28, of Union City, entered a guilty plea to 12 counts of Pandering Obscenity involving a minor, all felonies for the fourth degree in the Darke County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. Judge Travis L. Fliehman presided. The guilty plea resulted in an agreement to...
Free/reduced lunch application time nears at Crestview school
CONVOY — Officials at Crestview schools have announced the district’s 2024-2025 policy for free and reduced price meals and/or milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk. Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used to determine eligibility. Children from families whose annual income...
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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