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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.
July 2, 2024 | High-profile investigation underway • New Olympic-sized swimming pool + aquatic facility • 'Real recycling' + a deal with Dirt Wain!
June 25, 2024 | Officer-involved fatal shooting sparks protest • A new home for the Phil • Long-awaited plans for North River. June 18, 2024 | New plans to capture landfill gas • What's happening to street trees? • Cool off with ice cream in a train car.
Competition pool used for US Olympic Swim Trials finds a home in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A pool fit for current and future Olympic athletes has found a permanent home in Fort Wayne. The competition pool made its way to Fort Wayne from Indianapolis and will be the anchor for an upcoming $50 million swim facility. Lucas Oil Stadium was...
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.
Dream Team steps up to the plate for opening day
BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) – The Bluffton Dream Team kicked off their season Monday. The group organizes T-Ball games for children with mental and physical disabilities. The team is celebrating 24 years in Bluffton with about 30 children participating this year. The group meets every Monday and Thursday in July, facing off for two innings. Volunteers from local groups such as the Indiana Bullets, ABC Dance, and Bluffton football and cheer act as mentors throughout the season.
Blaker hired as new Southern Wells football coach
It’s a new era for Southern Wells High School football. Southern Wells Athletic Director Todd Thieme has confirmed that the school has selected Blake Blaker to become the Raiders’ new head football coach. Blaker, 29, will be a first-time head coach after serving in coordinator and junior varsity...
Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up first PGA Tour appearance at Rocket Mortgage Classic
For the first time ever, Hoagland's own Nick Bienz competed in a PGA Tour event. Bienz sparked a media frenzy after downing three beers as he awaited his fate in the event. Our very own Drew Frey has more on his memorable weekend. Tags. Localnow. Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up...
High-A Midwest League Glance
Great Lakes at Lake County, ppd. Great Lakes at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Lake County at Dayton, 7:05 p.m. Peoria at South Bend, 7:05 p.m. Fort Wayne at Lansing, 7:05 p.m. Cedar Rapids at Quad Cities, 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin at Beloit, 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. Great Lakes at West...
Vintage Baseball Showcase brings 1860-style game to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Lawton Park took a trip 160 years into the past Saturday afternoon. A group of baseball fans took to the field to showcase the origins of America’s National Pastime. The Old Fort Baseball Company organized a Vintage Baseball Showcase at the Downtown Fort Wayne...
LOOK: Ohio Minor League team offers ‘royal’ seats
EASTLAKE, Ohio (WANE) – Ever wanted to sit on a royal throne while watching a baseball game? The Lake County Captain in Ohio has made it possible, but there is a catch. The Captains are a High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians and are often an opponent of the Fort Wayne TinCaps. If you ever decide to take a trip over to East Lake, you could grab a seat in the new row of toilet seats.
Runners take off in the 4th annual Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Get ready to race around the 1-mile MedPro Campus Saturday as runners and walkers alike participate in the Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay. Participants were invited to gather friends, family, and even coworkers to form a relay team for the 4th annual Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay hosted at the MedPro Campus.
Top-ranked in-state recruit Damien Shanklin set to announce college decision on Friday
The state’s highest-rated high school football prospect is ready to make a college decision. Warren Central senior defensive end Damien Shanklin, rated as the No. 48 prospect in the country by 247sports and the No. 5 defensive end, will announce his college decision on Friday at 5:30 p.m. on his Instagram page.
Leo’s Hinen a familiar face in an all new place
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As a do-it-all guard for Columbia City, Derek Hinen was a standout player on the Highlight Zone before graduating high school in 2013. After a college career that included stops at both Huntington University and Saint Francis, the northeast Indiana native will now find himself a Highlight Zone regular once […]
Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo visits Northern Indiana high schools' basketball camp
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WSBT) — Giving back is what it's all about. Notre Dame women's basketball star Hannah Hidalgo spent some time this week after summer workouts heading out to a pair of high schools in Fort Wayne to spread knowledge and teach the game to some youngsters. The All-American,...
2026 sleeper QB Michael White impresses at Badgers camp
The Wisconsin Badgers hosted a bevy of quarterbacks at their camps this summer, and 2026 recruit Michael White was one of the bigger sleepers of the group. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, White headed to Wisconsin as a part of his busy summer schedule and threw alongside a number of talented quarterbacks, where he impressed with a good deep ball, and nice touch and accuracy with his throws.
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