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Nothing to fear at Midwest Metal Fest
Things are gonna get pretty heavy at Piere’s at the end of the month. On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30-31, the third annual Midwest Metal Fest will fill the venue, featuring 20 bands from near and far. Tickets are $25 per day or you can get a two-day pass...
Women’s Fund turns to music for awareness
To ensure “women are economically and physically secure, safe, and healthy,” The Women’s Fund is hoping their fourth anniversary party brings more people into the fold. On Thursday, Aug. 29, The Women’s Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, will host Women Rock at The Chateau on Broadway, 2441 Broadway.
Budget increase possible for proposed roundabout project in Fort Wayne neighborhood
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne’s Nebraska neighborhood could see road changes soon. That’s one of two big projects Fort Wayne City Council could soon move forward after Tuesday night’s meeting. The Leesburg Road roundabout project has been in the works for some time, but...
Wayne’s Dillard becomes starting quarterback after long absence from football
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Over his last three years at Wayne, HJ Dillard has focused on just basketball, until something changed. “It really just came to my mind, and I just wanted to do it and try it,” Dillard said. ‘It’ was playing football in his senior year...
Former East Noble Middle School teacher accused of child seduction, court docs list 8 victims
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WPTA) - A former East Noble Middle School teacher is facing felony charges Thursday after being accused of inappropriately touching eight students. Kendallville Police Department Detective Douglas Davis interviewed more than 20 East Noble Middle School students as he investigated 37-year-old LaShone Harris. The defendant was a sixth-grade math teacher during the time of the alleged abuse.
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
City, county officials to collaborate on new Stormwater Master Plan for Allen County
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Allen County and the City of Fort Wayne announced plans Wednesday to partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a new Stormwater Master Plan for the county. A Stormwater Master Plan is designed to help communities assess stormwater issues and prepare...
Customers rally around hot dog cart put at risk
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Garcia’s Hot Dogs has been a staple of an east side community for 14 years, but a recent discussion with the Marion County Health Department about limits on food carts has the business at risk. Located at 16th and Emerson streets, the hot dog stand had a long line for the entire […]
CELL awarded $2M federal grant to expand successful program to 12 high schools across Indiana
The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has been awarded a $2 million federal Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its successful Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) program to 12 additional high schools across Indiana.
Victim from Winter Street shooting has died
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne police have confirmed the victim from an Aug. 15 southeast Fort Wayne shooting has died. The shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Winter Street around 10:33 p.m. Police say one person was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was originally...
Talking politics: tips on introducing kids of all ages to politics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Talking about politics with children can be challenging. News 10 sat down with the President and CEO of Indiana Youth Institute, Tami Silverman, to get some tips. She says it's always good to start with the basics. That can look like talking about how the...
Chick-Fil-A to launch streaming platform
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