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Nursing homes report payment disruption under managed care
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Jeff Huffman and other nursing home operators in the state say they haven’t been paid for their work since the state transitioned to managed care for certain Medicaid services on July 1 — marking two weeks in limbo for providers in the PathWays to Aging program. “Basically, we rely on Medicaid reimbursements to keep our […]
New owners take over Paula’s on Main
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The owners of Salvatori’s Restaurant Group have been making sure some beloved Fort Wayne food spots stay open. “Landmarks, places that have been around for a long time, if there’s any chance of change of ownership, we just want to be the ones that are there to help preserve that history and be a part of it,” Joe Sirk said.
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...
City of Fort Wayne holds public meeting for Leesburg Road Extension Project
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Wednesday, the City of Fort Wayne held a public meeting at the VFW Post 857 for the Leesburg Road Extension Project. During the public meeting, the City of Fort Wayne invited the public to view plans for the Leesburg Road Extension Project, including renderings of and timelines for the roundabout and accompanying Wounded Veterans Memorial Monument.
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 […]
American Cancer Society Honors Tom and Cindy Henry with Impact Award at Fort Wayne Golf Classic
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The American Cancer Society (ACS) celebrated the dedication of Mayor Tom and Cindy Henry by presenting them with the Health Equity Impact Award during the Fort Wayne Golf Classic on June 20, 2024. Known for establishing the Fort Wayne Health Equity Coalition and engaging...
‘Wash for a Cause’ raises over $33,000 for Fort Wayne YMCA Youth Service Bureau
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Over the weekend, Mike’s Carwash held its 10th ‘Wash for a Cause’ fundraiser raising more than $33,000 to support youth in Fort Wayne and South Bend. Mike’s Carwash says they donated half of the proceeds made from each Ultimate+Ceramic and Ultimate Wash...
Country Heritage names new distillery
LAOTTO, Ind. (WFFT) — Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard is welcoming their distillers. Announced today in a Facebook post, the winery revealed Backroads Distilling Company as the new distillery. Backroads Distilling Company was founded by Jeremy and Jennifer Lutter. Offering cocktails and flights, a portion of the distillery will...
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.
US surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to put warning labels on social media apps as it does on cigarettes or alcohol, stating that social media poses a harm to the mental health of children and teens. Studies show 95% of ages 13-17 are on social media: Children and adolescents who […]
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