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Fort Wayne and Allen County governments at odds over TRAA funding future
Three members of the Fort Wayne City Council and the Allen County Commissioners have been at odds for months over sustaining funding for the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, or TRAA. TRAA has long been the primary ambulance service in Allen County. It started as an interlocal agreement between the city...
High-A Midwest League Glance
Lansing at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Lake County at Great Lakes, 7:05 p.m. Peoria at South Bend, 7:05 p.m. Fort Wayne at Dayton, 7:05 p.m. Cedar Rapids at Quad Cities, 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin at Beloit, 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Peoria at South Bend, 12:05 p.m. Lansing at West Michigan,...
Civic Theatre’s Art Fair 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Join the Fort Wayne Theatre Community for two full days of theatre arts workshops that include both technical and performing aspects of theatre. The Civic Theatre’s Arts Fair is on July 27-28, 2024; the fair will be held at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre at Foster Park Plaza, 1940 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.
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...
NORTH CENTRAL BOARD OF EDUCATION: Preparations Continue For Upcoming School Year
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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...
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...
Wayne Township hosts free veterans resource fair July 24
The Wayne Township Trustee’s Office and the nonprofit organization Veterans Resource Team will hold a free resource fair for veterans July 24. The free fair will teach veterans about the types of benefits they are eligible to receive, such as educational benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Veterans Affairs home loans, life insurance and new health benefits available through the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as the PACT Act.
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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 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.
‘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.
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