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New Pufferbelly bridge planned for Glenbook area gets $5 million and a new name
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Additions to the Pufferbelly Trail are on the horizon as the city announces plans for a new pedestrian bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard. Construction is expected to begin as soon as 2026. Renderings show that the bridge will be located on the west side...
Police: 'Drunk as hell' Fort Wayne teen admits to shooting woman in ankle
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Fort Wayne Police say a teen admitted to shooting a woman in the ankle after a party Sunday, but that he didn't mean to. Investigators arrested and charged 17-year-old Elmer Duran Wednesday with attempted murder and battery with a deadly weapon. The shooting happened around...
Pickle Lovers Rejoice! Indiana is Home to a Famous Pickle Festival
We are no strangers to festivals in the Hoosier State. From the largest festival in the state, the Covered Bridge Festival, to Evansville's own Fall Festival, there's always something going on. One thing you can guarantee all of these festivals will have in common is food. However, one festival in Indiana celebrates not just any food, it's just for pickles!
Additional I-69 ramps closed starting Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Drivers can anticipate seeing continual traffic on Interstate 69. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced additional ramp closures as part of construction on the highway. Starting Thursday, two I-69 ramps are closed as part of ongoing construction. Both closures are expected to last until...
Fort Wayne man sentenced to federal prison for controlled substance and firearm offenses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A Fort Wayne man has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for controlled substance and firearm offenses. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady sentenced Tywan Church, 43, to serve 190 months in federal prison. Church will also have four years of supervised release.
Turnstone gets $10,000 from Kentucky Fried Wish
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The KFC Foundation is giving back to Fort Wayne-based non-profit Turnstone Center with a $10,000 grant to make a project on their wish list come true. Turnstone provides comprehensive programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the...
Lifetime Sports Academy holds 26th annual award ceremony
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Lifetime Sports Academy held its 26th annual award ceremony at McMillen Park on Friday, welcoming children and families to celebrate alongside Lifetime Sports Academy and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department staff. In 2024, Lifetime Sports Academy developed golf, tennis, and swimming skills for...
Leesburg Road Extension Project details released
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division held a public meeting Wednesday night to share plans for the Leesburg Road Extension Project, located in the Nebraska Neighborhood. The City released the following:. The project will improve safety, extend Leesburg Road to Jefferson Boulevard,...
Opportunity Knocks - Community Loan Center (CLC) with Brightpoint
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Brightpoint is a non-profit organization working to help communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. The INsight team was visited by Matthew Crouch, VP of Community Economic Development at Brightpoint to share with us about the Community Loan Center (CLC). For...
TinCaps return to action with 3-2 loss to Lake County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The TinCaps resumed their schedule on Friday night, falling 3-2 in the first game of their weekend series with Lake County. Devin Ortiz had a strong night at the plate in the loss, going 3-for-4 with a RBI double. Fort Wayne and Lake County continue...
McDonald’s hosts fundraiser to cover cost of employee funeral who died in crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Friday, McDonald’s employees at the South Anthony location are raising money to support the family of one of their own, who died in a car crash. 29-year-old Fernando Pizano and 32-year-old Mayra Vivar, died in a crash on Fort Wayne’s south side early morning on July 6.
TinCaps Return from Break with Sellout Crowd
Nearly 8,000 fans filled the seats at Parkview Field on Friday for Harry Potter Night, but there was no magic for the TinCaps as they lost to the Lake County Captains 3-2. Nearly 8,000 fans filled the seats at Parkview Field on Friday for Harry Potter Night, but there was no magic for the TinCaps as they lost to the Lake County Captains 3-2.
Mayor Tucker announces $5 million gift for Coliseum footbridge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Mayor Sharon Tucker announced Thursday that the City of Fort Wayne has received a $5 million gift to assist in the funding of a future bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard that is planned to be constructed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail. The Vann...
‘Lives are being endangered’: FW city councilmen call out Allen County Commissioners over EMS woes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A feud between Fort Wayne City Council and Allen County Board of Commissioners has boiled over, and the hot water of conflict now stains the pages of a local newspaper and the halls of Citizens Square. Three members of Fort Wayne City Council —...
‘The Pink Unicorn’: Proceeds from one-woman play to benefit Positive Resource Connection
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A one-woman play happening in Fort Wayne on Friday and Saturday will benefit the Positive Resource Connection. ‘The Pink Unicorn’, a one-woman play by Elise Forier Edie, will be performed on July 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Theatre, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Positive Resource Connection. The production will star Maggie Kole Hunter and is directed by John Tolley.
Men of Mackey take down Fort Wayne Champs in opening round of TBT
Purdue's Men of Mackey now set up a Round Two matchup with Assembly Ball, the alumni team of their rival Indiana Hoosiers. Men of Mackey take down Fort Wayne Champs in opening round of TBT. Purdue's Men of Mackey now set up a Round Two matchup with Assembly Ball, the...
'We haven't changed it': Spangler Candy Company celebrates 100th birthday of Dum-Dum Pops
BRYAN, Ohio — Nestled in the near 9,000-person population of Bryan, Ohio, Spangler Candy Company is celebrating one of its most iconic product's 100th birthday: the Dum-Dum Pop. "Dum-Dums is just such a popular candy and part of the reason I think it's lasted for 100 years is that...
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