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Covington Road Trail project will result in 2 month road closure
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Starting on Aug. 12, a portion of Covington Road is set to close due to construction for the Covington Road Trail. There will also be lane restrictions between the Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery entrance and Getz Road. Covington Road will be closed for two months, and...
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...
IN DNR asks for feedback on accessibility at properties statewide
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDOT) invites residents of Indiana to share their experiences with accessibility at DNR properties across the state. The DNR says it wishes to create a “welcoming environment” for all guests while retaining natural experiences. The department’s new accessibility webpage, provides information on accessible activities like […]
Students voice concerns newly proposed high school diplomas will minimize band classes
As teachers continue to share concerns over the proposed changes to Indiana’s high school diplomas, students and parents have their own worries about what the shift to diplomas focused on work-based learning requirements would mean for their education. The Indiana Department of Education is considering making drastic changes to...
Turnstone gets $10,000 from Kentucky Fried Wish
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The KFC Foundation is giving back to Fort Wayne-based non-profit Turnstone Center with a $10,000 grant to make a project on their wish list come true. Turnstone provides comprehensive programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the...
City announces $5 million toward Pufferbelly Bridge over Coliseum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that a $5 million gift has been given to the City of Fort Wayne to assist in the funding of a future bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard that is planned to be constructed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail.
YMCA’s Group EX on the Go Classes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne has been serving the community since the 1850’s; the YMCA offers state-of-the-art workout facilities, pools, plus thousands of group exercise classes which are included with your monthly membership fee. We are visited by Lou Cucinelli Director of Marketing,...
Driver, passenger die after single-vehicle crash on I-69 near Waterloo
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Two people died Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on I-69 northwest of Waterloo, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 1:00 p.m., the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) TrafficWise website reported a crash on I-69 just north of the U.S....
Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team gears up for trip to Italy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Mastodons will have some exciting stories to tell by the end of this off-season. The Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball team heads to Italy later this month, as part of a summer course studying Italian culture. During the trip, the Mastodons will also...
Fort Wayne FC looks to find success, avenge last year’s loss in playoffs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After a season of hard work, Tiago Dias can call himself a two-time division champion with Fort Wayne FC. “Feels amazing, especially to win it back-to-back, and to have the pleasure to do this with this team is always amazing,” said Dias, the Fort Wayne FC defender.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker honors Associated Churches volunteers during A Baby’s Closet visit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Wednesday, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker honored Associated Churches volunteers in a press conference held at A Baby’s Closet. During her visit, Mayor Tucker spoke on the importance of volunteers in Allen County while also receiving a symbolic check from the Volunteer Center.
Indiana port to build Chicago sea cargo container terminal
The Ports of Indiana is set to build a sea container terminal on Lake Michigan, making it the first all-water route for ocean vessels via the Great Lakes to serve the Chicago metro area, according to a July 2 press release. The new terminal received approval from U.S. Customs and...
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