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Officials update plan on eventual conversion of US 30 to freeway
WARSAW, Ind. — Changes are coming soon to U.S. 30. Officials gave an update on the U.S. 30 coalition aiming to turn the danger-ridden highway into a freeway. Nearly every official speaking brought up statistics and information gathered from the planning and environmental linkages study or otherwise known as PEL.
Teen arrested in connection to shooting near Weisser Park Elementary
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting near Weisser Park Elementary School. Police charged Anthony DeWayne-Allen Jackson with two counts of felony battery. He was originally charged as a juvenile. The shooting happened on May 20 on Drexel Avenue.
Man charged in connection to July 2023 mall shooting expected to get 2-year prison sentence Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man charged in connection to a July 2023 Glenbrook Square shooting is expected to be sentenced Friday to two years in prison per a plea agreement. Gregory Normil is accused of shooting a man in front of the H&M store at...
Fort Wayne family opens second Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne officially has a second location of Nothing Bundt Cakes, this time on the southwest side, and with the grand opening comes some sweet deals for the community. Jennifer Henricks, a Fort Wayne native, runs the local franchise of the specialty cake company...
Museum of Art honors Hoosier Salon
The latest exhibit to open at Fort Wayne Museum of Art pays tribute to Hoosier artists as well as an organization that has helped shine on a light on them the past century. From Their Indiana Home: Artists of the Hoosier Salon from the Permanent Collection is an exhibition of Hoosier Salon artists which runs through Oct. 6 in honor of the Salon’s centennial.
Hall of Famer Warren Haynes stops at Clyde
Prepare for a long, memorable night when Warren Haynes Band performs Wednesday, July 24, at The Clyde Theatre. It’s an “Evening With” concert featuring the veteran singer-songwriter-guitarist and his backing unit. Count on Haynes to touch on each era of his long career. All in on Allman...
Quick Hit: Veil of Maya
Veil of Maya headlines a day of extreme music on July 22 as Piere’s hosts a stop on the Summer Slaughter Tour. w/Brand of Sacrifice, Gideon, Left to Suffer, Ten56, Tallah, Cabal, Brat. 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 22. Piere’s. 5629 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. $39.50-$80 • (260)...
Local Food Week returns July 26
The fifth annual Local Food Week, presented by the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, Aug. 4. This 10-day celebration of local food features more than 110 tours and events hosted by 40 farms, markets, restaurants, artisan food producers, and organizations. This region-wide event provides...
Quick Hit: ‘Guys & Dolls in Concert’
Summit City Music Theatre’s Classics in Concert series is back with Guys and Dolls. The show will be presented on two weekends, July 20-21 and July 27-28, at Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Auer Performance Hall. Along with 55 performers, the classic musical will be performed with a 40-piece...
Band Camino pulling into Clyde
Alternative rock fans are getting revved up for The Band Camino’s upcoming show in Fort Wayne. The trio of Jeffrey Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess embarked on their The Taking Shape tour this month. On Friday, July 26, the trek makes its way to The Clyde Theatre with Knox opening the show up.
Quick Hit: ‘The Pink Unicorn’
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 19-20 First Presbyterian Theater. The one-woman play The Pink Unicorn will be presented at First Presbyterian Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday-Saturday, July 19-20. Starring veteran local actress Maggie Kole Hunter, this play follows Mrs. Tricia Lee as she attempts to raise her granddaughter in a...
“Let’s get this fixed now,” revised ‘Chronic Problem Properties’ ordinance approved
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Back in 2017, Fort Wayne city leaders introduced an ordinance to help deal with constant 911 calls to the same locations. The original solution was presented as this: if a commercial property, like a motel, received 12 or more valid complaints within 90 days it would be considered a “problem property” and owners could face a fine.
Mad Ants star Steph Hicks hosts Fort Wayne camp, looks ahead to competing in TBT
Hicks hosted the Steph Hicks Basketball Champs Camp on Tuesday, helping teach kids as young as first grade about the sport he loves. Mad Ants star Steph Hicks hosts Fort Wayne camp, looks ahead to competing in TBT. Hicks hosted the Steph Hicks Basketball Champs Camp on Tuesday, helping teach...
‘We need laughter:’ Comedians take to TRF stage for new event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Comedians and DJs took to the Three Rivers Festival stage Tuesday for the festival’s inaugural comedy night. The show featured Aaron Montgomery, Kam “Snacks” Coleman and Kess “Big Kess” Baker, who were all local acts. Coleman and Baker, who...
Schools prepare to welcome back students amid ongoing teacher shortage
INDIANAPOLIS—As many school corporations prepare to welcome back students in the next few weeks, many will also be on the lookout for qualified teachers amid an ongoing shortage. ”We’re in full recruitment mode,” Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of MSD Wayne Township, said. While MSD Wayne Township doesn’t have any large pockets of openings as in […]
Marion shooting investigation leads to discovery of 5 pounds of marijuana, Psilocybin Mushrooms and multiple firearms
MARION, Ind. — An Indy man is recovering after being shot and critically injured in Marion early Monday morning. According to a Marion Police Department release, an officer overheard several gunshots while patrolling the area of 26th and Home Avenue around 3:58 a.m. As the officer approached to investigate, MPD said he heard three more […]
IU Health Plans to Build New Hospital in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE — Indiana University Health announced on Monday that they plan to build a new hospital in Fort Wayne on the city’s southwest side. The new $421 Million facility will be five stories tall with: – 140 beds to accommodate a growing patient population – 17 emergency department exam rooms to provide immediate and […] The post IU Health Plans to Build New Hospital in Fort Wayne appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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