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Drying out for the next several days
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A trailing cold front was responsible for at least scattered areas of moderate to heavy rain this afternoon, though the speed of this front limited rain coverage to “just” 10-20 soaking minutes. Now that the front has passed, so has the threat of...
Indiana DNR Accepting Applications for Shooting Range Grants
The DNR Shooting Range Grant Program is accepting applications for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, and archery opportunities for public use. While growing up in southern Indiana, I always looked forward to trips to the shooting range. I started out at just seven years old with a simple single shot .22 rifle, before making my way up to a 12-gauge shotgun around the age of 11. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to fire a few different handguns. The hobby has stuck with me through the years, and I've since become fascinated with old military surplus rifles. I still make regular trips to the shooting range today.
YMCA: Child at day camp handed out suspected THC gummies to campers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne says a child at its Camp Harris day camp unknowingly handed out what are believed to be THC gummies to other campers. The organization says it happened Friday during a field trip. The YMCA says the child attending the...
United Way of Allen County holds special ‘Day of Caring’ for FWCS
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A special ‘Day of Caring’ was held by the United Way of Allen County on Wednesday, supporting Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS). From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., United Way of Allen County employees as well as community members volunteered to provide maintenance to landscaping at eight FWCS buildings.
Single-vehicle crash briefly closes section of Aboite Center Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Wednesday afternoon, a single-vehicle crash briefly closed a section of Aboite Center Road. According to authorities, a car was driving near the 13300 block of Aboite Center Road around 3:30 p.m. before crashing. Authorities say no one in the car reported injuries, but the...
Fort Wayne Council committee urges Legacy Fund use for small business aid
The Fort Wayne City Council’s Regulations committee recommended the city allocate money from the Legacy Fund to create a $2.5 million revolving fund to help small businesses in low-income areas. At its meeting on Tuesday, the committee voted seven to zero with one abstention and one absence to send...
Indiana governor's race: McCormick gains ground in fundraising but lags behind Mike Braun
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has made leaps in fundraising in recent months, though she still lags far behind her Republican opponent in the fall, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun. McCormick, whose endorsed running mate got the seal of approval from Democratic delegates last weekend, is heading into the fall campaign season with...
HU Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
HUNTINGTON, Ind. — The Office of Academic Affairs at Huntington University has named 377 students to the Dean’s List for spring semester 2024, including 357 students on our Huntington, Indiana, campus and 20 students at Huntington University Arizona in Peoria, Arizona. To achieve designation on the Dean’s List,...
Sen. Young, others introduce bill to improve cybersecurity in health care
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – U.S. Senator Todd Young, among others, introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act to bolster the health care and public health sectors’ cybersecurity in light of recent cyberattacks. Officials from Sen. Young’s office say earlier this year, the health care sector faced a ransomware attack on the health payment platform Change Healthcare, which they […]
Viral Trader Joe’s bags in stock at Fort Wayne store
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Mini insulated bags sold by Trader Joe’s that took TikTok by storm, reselling for triple their value on eBay, can be snatched up here in Fort Wayne. The budget bags, which sell for $3.99 in-store, are a simple product: insulated coolers that come in...
WATCH LIVE: Code Red vs. Code Yellow Alert Days
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - A derecho ripped through the region late Monday into early Tuesday morning prompting the First Alert Weather Team to issue its first ever Code Red Day. Meteorologist Brian Barrett and Caleb Saylor explain the difference between Code Yellow and Code Red Days plus review some damage reports across the region.
Tell Julian: A Visit to Sati Babi
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This week, morning anchor Julian Teekaram finds herself in the middle of Junk Food Alley at the Three Rivers Festival. She’s highlighting a food stand that’s been coming to the festival for four decades!. It’s called Sati Babi and it’s a favorite for...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files with state for Indiana ballot
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Third-party presidential candidate and controversial figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently has submitted enough signatures for the Indiana Election Division to certify his candidacy, meaning Kennedy will likely appear on the November ballot as an option for Hoosiers. The Indiana Election Division confirmed that Kennedy met the Monday deadline at […]
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...
Decatur seeks funds for school safety projects
Projects to enhance safety around the North Adams Schools campus received approval from Decatur City Council at its meeting Tuesday night. If state funding is secured, the work will involve crossing upgrades, including overhead signage, and a left-hand turn lane on Jackson St. at the US 224 intersection in front of the school campus. The crossings and the turn lane are separate projects.
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