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Captains win 3-2 at Fort Wayne
The Captains managed just four hits July 19 but came away with a 3-2 victory at Fort Wayne. Lake County improved to 52-35 overall on the season, and 11-10 in the second half. By winning the first-half title of the Midwest League’s East Division, Lake County has already clinched a playoff spot.
Bauer previews IU Health hospital site: ‘I can see it’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — To most people, the open field on the northwest corner of Lower Huntington Road and I-69, cleared and leveled for the past year, would appear to be an unremarkable 40 acres of land. But to Brian Bauer, the President of Indiana University Health Northeast...
Fort Wayne Pride to return to Headwaters Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Pride is set to return to Headwaters Park, starting next Friday. Fort Wayne Pride 2024, 21Country’s largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, will bring two days of entertainment, a vendor market, a nonprofit resource fair, a beer tent, food and beverages, Pride March, KidSpace, and more to Headwaters Park East and West on July 26 and 27.
Heartland Sings to perform Opera in the Park at Promenade Park Riverfront
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Join the Heartland Sings at Promenade Park on Friday for a live opera concert. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. and is expected to end at 8:00 p.m. Opera in the Park will be free for the public. Heartland Sings will roll out the ART-V for the performance.
‘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.
Fort Wayne Urban League 'sneaker tour' kicks off at Sweetwater
The four pairs of sneakers on display at Sweetwater, where they'll stay until July 26, in the hall near the arcade. Four pairs of hand painted sneakers are traveling around various locations in Fort Wayne over the next month to promote Fort Wayne Urban League's upcoming fundraiser, the Sneaker Ball.
A comfortable, rain-free weekend ahead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Unlike the first half of this week, the weekend is shaping up to be absolutely stunning, and not just by late July’s standards - by pretty much any standard throughout the year!. Lows will be cool once again tonight, though a bit warmer than...
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.
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...
2025 Fort Wayne Air Show announces headliner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Pride in the sky. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show. The Fort Wayne Air Show’s return was announced on Wednesday, marking the first performance since 2022. The event two years ago broke the attendance record. “We...
Man accused of fondling teen receives sentencing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A Fort Wayne man received a sentencing for fondling a teen. Fort Wayne police took Jerry Hunt, 58, into custody on March 7 after he was reported by a 15-year-old girl. He faced a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 5...
Fort Wayne McDonald’s holds fundraiser for couple killed in car accident
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - McDonald’s on South Anthony Boulevard donated 15% of all sales today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to the family of a couple who died in a recent car crash. Mayra Vivar and Fernando Pizano tragically lost their lives earlier this month to a...
Police: Fort Wayne man charged with child molesting, solicitation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 38-year-old Fort Wayne man is now facing child molestation and solicitation charges after a Fort Wayne Police Department investigation, the agency said Friday afternoon. Police arrested Joseph Offerle Friday morning. He is facing several preliminary felony charges, including three counts of child molesting and...
Apartment applications now open for The Pearl
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Those looking for a downtown apartment now have a new option at The Pearl. The Pearl will feature 76 apartments, five live-work units, almost 13,000 square feet of commercial space and a 300-person event space. A target move-in date has been set for mid to late September.
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