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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...
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...
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...
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...
Defiance common pleas
Brian Adkins Jr., 35, Bryan, pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs (methamphetamine), a fifth-degree felony; and OVI, a first-degree misdemeanor. He was given a six-month prison sentence to be served consecutively to a term imposed in Williams County Common Pleas Court with credit for 42 days served in jail while his case was pending. His operator’s license also was suspended for one year. Eric Boyce, 47, Bryan, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and his bond...
After 40-year ban "happy hour" returns to Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - As we turn the calendar to a new month, new laws are on the books now in the Hoosier state including “happy hour” returning after a 40-year ban. This new law allow bars and restaurants like the Auburn Brewing Company to sell alcoholic beverages at a reduced price for portions of the day.
City could invest $1.4 million to the water treatment plant
FORT WAYNE, Ind (WFFT) -- More than $1.4 million, that's how much the city wants to invest in its water. For almost 100 years the Three Rivers Filtration Plant has provided the city with clean drinking water. The money will be used for basic repairs and renovations. These include improvements...
Homestead grad Jeff Butler to compete in Wheelchair Ruby at Paris Paralympics
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Homestead grad Jeff Butler is set to compete in his third Paralympic game this summer over in Paris. Butler will be on the Team USA Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team.
RECAP: Doersching Homers, But Lugnuts Win Series Opener
LANSING, Mich. – TinCaps first baseman Griffin Doersching went deep, but the solo homer was Fort Wayne's only run in a 7-1 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts (Oakland A's affiliate) at Jackson Field on Monday night. Lansing (3-7, 35-40) got on the board first in the third inning with...
Former TinCap Ángeles helps Lugs ease past Fort Wayne
LANSING, Mich. – 2021 Fort Wayne TinCap Euribiel Ángeles went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a double, and the Lansing Lugnuts (3-7, 35-40) opened a six-game home-and-home series with a comfortable 7-1 victory over the TinCaps (3-7, 31-45) on Monday night at Jackson® Field™. It...
Groovy's Fireworks prepares for annual 3rd of July party
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Groovy's Fireworks in Fort Wayne is hosting its annual 3rd of July party on Wednesday, promising food, fun and a fireworks show. About 1,500 people showed up for that show on Coliseum Boulevard last year, but it was canceled by the fire department at the last minute.
Full Interview of Homestead's own Jeff Butler attending the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Butler shares his thoughts on attending his third Paralympic games. Homestead grad Jeff Butler to compete in Wheelchair Ruby at Paris Paralympics. Homestead grad Jeff Butler is set to compete in his third Paralympic game this summer over in Paris.
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