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‘Cain and Abel all day long:’ Jury finds teen guilty of killing his half brother
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — An Allen Superior Court found Leland P. Hairston, 19, guilty of killing his half-brother, Divoryan Warren Hill in February. He will be sentenced Sept. 6. Closing arguments had barely finished when the parties were called back around 4 p.m. for the verdict. Hairston, wearing...
LAWSUIT: ‘Forever chemicals’ contaminated Fort Wayne wastewater
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – They are found in everything from upholstery and carpet cleaners to cosmetics, waterproof clothes and shoes as well as dental floss and foam used to suppress fires. They’ve been manufactured for decades, since at least the 1940s. And for decades they’ve been contaminating...
Men of Mackey TBT Game One - Open Thread
The Men of Mackey are in action today for the first time in the 2024 TBT. At 3:00 PM they take on the Fort Wayne Champs in Hinkle Fieldhouse. They’ve got an all time record of 12-6 in the TBT. The Men of Mackey are now led by Lewis...
'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...
Local Troopers are part of 85th graduating class
INDIANAPOLIS — The 85th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony Thursday in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. The graduating class includes Jake A. Brindley of Pleasant Lake and Joseth A. Vetter of Ashley. They have been assigned to serve District 21, Indiana Toll Road. Carson R....
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery Powerball drawing revealed a winning ticket sold in Fort Wayne. Players who purchased tickets from Phil’s One Stop #21, 3411 Lower Huntington Road, could be eligible to claim the $50,000 prize. A second winning ticket was sold at Virk...
Man handed two years in 2023 Glenbrook Square shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man convicted of shooting a man inside Glenbrook Square mall in July of 2023 has been sentenced. Court documents say Gregory Normil shot a man in the leg inside the mall’s H&M store on July 8, 2023. Normil told police he and the victim got into an argument where the victim allegedly threatened to kill Normil and his kids “multiple times”, documents say.
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!
Jennifer McCormick holds event for Fort Wayne educators
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Local educators gathered at Chapman’s Brewing Company Friday night to speak with Democratic candidate for Governor, Jennifer McCormick. McCormick previously was an educator for 10 years, as a school administrator, principal, and teacher near Muncie. “It feels great, said McCormick. “What I love...
STRYKER BOARD OF EDUCATION: Board Gets A Special Invite To Prayer Breakfast
The Stryker Board of Education held their meeting on July 15th. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board then approved the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and financials. Next, the board had a visitor, Mrs. Rebecca Miller. She came in to tell the...
St. Joe man hurt in single-vehicle crash
AUBURN — A St. Joe man was injured in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 11:22 a.m. Friday in the 3800 block of C.R. 46-A, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported. Police said Shane N. Adams Jr., 25, of St. Joe, complained of right side rib pain. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.
Fort Wayne's Voices of Unity Youth Choir named champion of gospel at World Choir Games
Fort Wayne's Voices of Unity Youth Choir earned the title of world champion of gospel after singing through a global competition in Auckland, New Zealand. The Fort Wayne-based music group scored higher than any other choir in the World Choir Games’ gospel category, according to the World Choir Games website. The announcement was made Friday.
Three people hurt in Friday crash
BUTLER — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred just before 1 p.m. Friday at the intersection of S.R. 8, S.R. 1 and S.R. 101, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported. Sandra Hogle, 77, of Fort Wayne, complained of head and hip pain. Christine Taylor, 64,...
Pregame: TinCaps (37-51, 9-13 second half) vs. Lake County Captains (52-35, 11-10)
The TinCaps dropped the opener of a three-game series against Lake County on Friday night despite a sellout crowd at Parkview Field. It was a frustrating loss for a team that has had plenty of them this season as Fort Wayne put two runners on in the seventh, eighth and ninth, but was unable to push across the tying run in a 3-2 defeat. It was the 29th one-run game of the season for the TinCaps, which continues to lead the Midwest League.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus talk upcoming election at Fort Wayne town hall
Two topics of concern at a local town hall Saturday stood out for one Indiana lawmaker: education and voting. "We are voted in by the people, we represent them," said state Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago."It's important for us to not hide but to be out there in the community and talking to the people who put us in office."
City announces $5 million toward Pufferbelly Bridge over Coliseum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that a $5 million gift has been given to the City of Fort Wayne 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.
EVERGREEN BOARD OF EDUCATION: Board Approves Purchase Of New Van
The Evergreen Board of Education held their meeting on Monday, July 15th. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. The board moved to approve the following items listed on the agenda. Approved minutes from meeting held on June 24th, June 2024 financial reports, list of donations as presented, and Certificate of the Total Amount of all sources available for expenditures and balances for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2024.
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