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City given $5M to help fund Pufferbelly Trail bridge over Coliseum Boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Construction could start as soon as 2026 on a bridge expanding the Pufferbelly Trail over Coliseum Boulevard, thanks to a $5 million gift. Mayor Sharon Tucker made the announcement at a press conference Thursday morning. The funds were donated by the Vann Family Foundation,...
Fort Wayne man sentenced over 2022 motel raid that uncovered cocaine, fentanyl, gun
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A Fort Wayne man was sentenced Wednesday on drug trafficking charges following a motel raid in 2022. A federal judge sentenced 43-year-old Tywan Church to 190 months in prison – nearly 16 years – which will be followed by 4 years of supervised release, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
In the Archives: 1984 TRF Raft Race among other classic events
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Three Rivers Festival. The name itself points toward Fort Wayne’s most iconic natural features: the St. Joseph, St. Marys and Maumee rivers. The event still fills up the space around the rivers and still utilizes the water for its aquatic scavenger hunt, “Pedal, Paddle, Play,” but the festival’s most iconic event has not been on the rivers in a decade.
Avilla officers recognized for service, life-saving efforts
AVILLA, Ind. (WANE) – The Avilla Police Department honored four of its officers during a town hall meeting Wednesday night. Deputy Marshall Matthew Brown received an award for his continued service through the department. Brown was recognized for his service to the schools, patrolling and keeping kids safe. “Kids...
17-year-old arrested for attempted murder in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested a 17-year-old juvenile for attempted murder on Wednesday morning. At 11:04 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Wayne officers arrested a 17-year-old juvenile in connection to a shooting that occurred at 12:37 a.m. Sunday in the 4600 block of Glenmary Drive. That is a residential […]
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
Gorgeous weather ahead for your weekend
CLEVELAND (WJW) – We are wrapping up a refreshing summer day! Thursday has not been too hot or humid. With temperatures only in the lower to mid 70s, it feels a little more like early fall than summer. Thursday evening looks pleasant, so there is still plenty of time to get outside to enjoy the nice weather before the end of the day.
Powerball drawing results for Wednesday, July 17, 2024; jackpot $75 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The winning numbers have been selected in the Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Powerball drawing for a jackpot estimated at $75 million. The numbers are 24-27-32-47-66 Powerball 26 Power Play 2x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 1-18-19-20-37-49 Kicker 021285. The jackpot is $13.1 million for the drawing...
Local woman to run 177 miles across Ohio to raise money for multiple sclerosis
FINNEYTOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - A local woman will run 177 miles in six days next week, starting on Sunday in Van Wert and ending in Cuyahoga Falls on Friday. That spans nearly the length of the entire state of Ohio!. It's part of a nationwide relay run with the nonprofit...
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