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Operation Back to School provides financial aid for veterans
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Operation Back to School returns for third year with financial aid for Indiana veterans. This program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial difficulty. It offers $500 per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses. Those wanting to apply must provide multiple forms of documentation proving […]
Disciplinary grievance filed against Indiana AG Todd Rokita surrounding terminated pregnancy report comments
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis lawyer has filed a disciplinary grievance against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, claiming he violated his AG duties by calling the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health to inspect and copy terminated pregnancy reports. William Groth, a labor lawyer at Bowman & Vlink in Indianapolis, claims that as attorney […]
AHS Senior Named Miss Indiana Teen USA
Aleah Dean, 17, of Austin was recently named Miss Indiana Teen USA and will be competing for the national title next month in California. The local teen was first runner-up in the pageant last year. She will be a senior this fall at Austin High School and wants to expand her studies in the performing arts to achieve her dream as a Broadway ensemblist.
Mathison talks to FOX 55 about being drafted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Former Indiana Hoosiers and Homestead Spartans baseball star Carter Mathison is headed to the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The Phillies drafted Mathison 162nd overall during the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. As a freshman, Mathison broke Indiana’s freshman home run record with 19 homers...
Fort Wayne Urban League launches initiative to improve teen encounters with police
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Urban League hosted a press conference Thursday to announce their initiative titled “Mothers for the Movement, Every Child Home Alive”. The initiative is working to develop training and language to educate youth about proper protocols when interacting with police...
Familiar face, new place: Appleton takes over at New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) – After ten seasons as a head coach at Angola High School – the first six as the girls head basketball coach, the last four leading the boys program – Highlight Zone regular Brandon Appleton will be back on the sideline this upcoming season as the new coach of the New […]
$5 million donation to extend Pufferbelly Trail beyond Coliseum Boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A $5 million donation will extend the Pufferbelly Trail beyond Coliseum Boulevard. Mayor Sharon Tucker announced today that the donation, from the Vann Family Foundation, will go toward a bridge crossing for the trail. The bridge, deemed the Vann Family Crossing, will cross over...
Administrative Assistant Celebrates 50 Years At Manchester University
NORTH MANCHESTER - Jill Biehl, administrative assistant for admissions, celebrated her 50th anniversary working at Manchester University on Monday, July 15. Biehl arrived at Manchester in 1974, after her sister, who already worked on campus, dropped her resume off in the admissions office. She has worked in MU admissions in various capacities ever since, according to a news release from Manchester University.
MCDONALD'S: Fundraiser for couple killed in crash to be held Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This Friday, McDonald’s on South Anthony Boulevard in Fort Wayne will host a heartfelt fundraiser in memory of Mayra Vivar and Fernando Pizano, who tragically lost their lives in a recent car crash. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., McDonald’s will donate 15% of...
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.
Temporary Powers Hamburgers location at Electric Works now open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A second temporary Powers Hamburgers location is now open. In late June, Powers Hamburgers Harrison Street location caught fire. While work is being completed to repair fire damage, Powers Hamburgers has been operating from a food truck next to its Harrison Street restaurant, open from 10 a.m. to at least 11 p.m. every day except Sunday.
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 […]
City of Fort Wayne tightens regulations around "chronic problem properties," prepares to issue more fines
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Fort Wayne City Council approved an amendment to Chapter 103 of the city code Tuesday, allowing them to quickly address chronic problem properties. Until now, the city code allowed them to fine any landlord whose property got 12 complaints in 90 days. Fort Wayne Police...
‘Needle-free’ blood draw being tested at Parkview
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Almost every patient who receives hospital care will have blood drawn and receive an IV. At the Family Birthing Centers at Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Randallia, new mothers can now experience a “one-stick stay.”. The PIVO device allows blood to be...
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