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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...
TinCaps return to action with 3-2 loss to Lake County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The TinCaps resumed their schedule on Friday night, falling 3-2 in the first game of their weekend series with Lake County. Devin Ortiz had a strong night at the plate in the loss, going 3-for-4 with a RBI double. Fort Wayne and Lake County continue...
McDonald’s hosts fundraiser to cover cost of employee funeral who died in crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Friday, McDonald’s employees at the South Anthony location are raising money to support the family of one of their own, who died in a car crash. 29-year-old Fernando Pizano and 32-year-old Mayra Vivar, died in a crash on Fort Wayne’s south side early morning on July 6.
Fort Wayne Police searching for man accused of molesting girl
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne Police are searching for a man accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl for years. Investigators have charged 33-year-old Nathaniel Paul Harris with two counts of felony molesting. While police say Harris is no longer believed to be in the area, he's accused...
Hoosier Lottery drawing produces two Indiana winners
Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery drawing produced not one but two lucky winners in northern Indiana. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Wednesday drawing, one at Virk Liquors #8 in La Porte, located at 501 State St. The second was at Phil’s One Stop #21 in Fort Wayne at 3411 Lower Huntington Rd.
New Pufferbelly bridge planned for Glenbook area gets $5 million and a new name
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Additions to the Pufferbelly Trail are on the horizon as the city announces plans for a new pedestrian bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard. Construction is expected to begin as soon as 2026. Renderings show that the bridge will be located on the west side...
‘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.
A different kind of Warrior baseball team at Indiana Tech
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Casey Lee has had a passion for baseball for as long as he can remember. “Growing up I loved baseball,” Lee said. “My parents would buy me baseball almanacs when I was a kid.”. Lee coaches the WarDogs, but the WarDogs are no...
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...
Men of Mackey take down Fort Wayne Champs in opening round of TBT
Purdue's Men of Mackey now set up a Round Two matchup with Assembly Ball, the alumni team of their rival Indiana Hoosiers. Men of Mackey take down Fort Wayne Champs in opening round of TBT. Purdue's Men of Mackey now set up a Round Two matchup with Assembly Ball, the...
Gearing up for the 36th annual SCAN Duck Race
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Ducks will race to the finish on the St Marys River next Saturday in celebration of the 36 annual SCAN Duck Race. The Donor Relations Director with SCAN, Morgan Galecki Webber stopped by the WANE 15 studio to share what to expect at the 36 annual Duck Race. You can see that in the interview above.
‘We’re not writing checks:’ Commissioners respond to TRAA allegations, mismanagement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In the aftermath of three members of Fort Wayne City Council calling out the Allen County Board of Commissioners for their alleged lack of action regarding the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority’s (TRAA) ongoing woes, one county commissioner spoke out against many of the comments he deemed as “not accurate,” shortly after the comments were made on Thursday.
Glenbrook mall shooter sentenced to 2 years in prison
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – An Allen County judge accepted a plea deal for the man who shot at another man after an argument over a woman at Glenbrook Square Mall, according to court documents. Gregory Normil, 28, changed his plea to guilty to two felony charges, which reduced...
Leesburg Road Extension Project details released
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division held a public meeting Wednesday night to share plans for the Leesburg Road Extension Project, located in the Nebraska Neighborhood. The City released the following:. The project will improve safety, extend Leesburg Road to Jefferson Boulevard,...
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...
COURT DOCS: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder in connection to Sunday shooting was drinking, flashing gun beforehand
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder was drinking and flashing a gun at a Sunday house party before it became a crime scene, court records show. BACKGROUND: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder in connection to Sunday shooting. Elmer Duran showed up at the house,...
Urban League debuts mom-led initiative to improve police-community relations
The Fort Wayne Urban League announced an initiative Thursday to get families involved in training and interacting with police in the community. The initiative, called ‘Mothers for the Movement – every child home alive’ looks to develop training and language to educate youth about interacting with police and also create opportunities for local police officers to interact with the communities they serve.
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