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Pyrotechnician shares how weather may impact Fort Wayne’s July 4 fireworks display
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - At 10 p.m. on July 4, Fort Wayne is set to celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display set off from the top of the city’s Indiana-Michigan Power building. With rain in the forecast, a local pyrotechnician shares what the City of Fort Wayne can expect.
Multiple streets close in Huntington due to water main breaks
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) – Several streets in Huntington were temporarily closed Thursday due to water main breaks. “Crews are dealing with multiple water main breaks that have forced the closure of Jefferson Street and several other streets downtown,” the city said in a Facebook post that morning. “We thank everyone for their patience as we work to resolve the issues.”
Fort Wayne among top 10 cities posting about lost pets
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Nextdoor identified Fort Wayne as a top 10 U.S. city most likely to post lost pets on the platform. Cities on the list, in order, include Evansville; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Anchorage, Ala.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Harlingen, Texas; Fort Wayne; Laredo, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Lincoln, Neb. and Duluth, Wis.
Public invited to city's unveiling of Leesburg Road and Main Street Roundabout Project
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The City of Fort Wayne is inviting the public to take a glimpse into the future. Changes are coming to Leesburg Road and Main Street in 2025. Plans for the Leesburg Road and Main Street Roundabout Project will be unveiled on July 17 at 6 p.m.
Northeast Indiana residents get active on Independence Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – While the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks and barbeques, some Hoosiers are dedicating part of the holiday to a workout. Several races and sporting events are going on in the Fort Wayne area and throughout the region. Starting at 8 a.m., contestants...
Brief history behind Independence Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)– While it’s always fun to partake in fun fourth of July traditions, we wanted to give you a refresher on the history behind Independence Day. On July 4. 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from Great Britain. The nation’s founding document is...
Discounted rates for ride-sharing apps offered for Fourth of July weekend in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — To encourage a safe Fourth of July holiday in the Circle City, Hoosiers are being offered discounted rates for some of the most popular ride-sharing apps. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has teamed up with Uber and Lyft to offer $10 off rides from July 4-7.
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