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Fort Wayne Edible Arrangements set to close this month
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s Edible Arrangements is set to close later this month, the business’s co-owners shared Tuesday. The business will close on May 18. Co-owners Pedro Yaruchyk, Jeff Schmitz and Travis Kraick say they are grateful to be able to celebrate on final Mother’s Day with their customers.
Staying warm Thursday with rain creeping back in the forecast
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We made it to 80º on this first day of May! It was a bit breezy, but dew points have been low so today is likely going to be the most comfortable 80º going forward :) Tonight skies will be mostly clear with...
Delphi murder suspect's attorneys not in contempt but could face professional sanctions
DELPHI, Ind. — Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen's attorneys were not in contempt of court because the leak of evidence was not willful or intentional, Special Judge Frances Gull ruled Wednesday. Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland failed to prove that defense attorneys Brad Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin contemptuously released photos in...
Man wanted in connection to alleged deadly dog fighting arrested, set to make court appearance Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 32-year-old Fort Wayne man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant in connection to eight dogs he allegedly owned for dog fighting. Seven out of the eight dogs taken from JoeDarryl McBride Jr.’s home were euthanized in March after an evaluation showed that the dogs, aged between 3 months old and 2 years old, were too aggressive to be adopted.
‘Flags 4 Fallen’ to honor of late Mayor Tom Henry and wife Cindy at Fort 4 Fitness
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For a decade runners and walkers with Flags 4 Fallen have carried American flags in memory of those who lost their lives too soon. Now the group is honoring the late Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and his wife Cindy this fall. “They mean so...
Portion of S.R. 18 to close for work
JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Next week, a portion of S.R. 18, east of Montpelier, will temporarily close in Jay County the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says. According to INDOT leaders, beginning on or after May 6, S.R. 18 will be closed between C.R. 25 E (county line) and N 1050 W.
Fort Wayne Shimmy Mob raises Domestic Violence awareness while dancing.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne - Shimmy Mob invites the public to flash dance for a cause: raising awareness on domestic violence prevention and support. The event will be on Saturday, May 11th, around the city. Starting at YLNI Barr Street Farmer's Market at 9:30 a.m., continuing...
Girls on the Run Northeastern Indiana hosting Spring 5k
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana invites the public to a Spring 5k run. On May 19th, Girls on the Run will host a spring 5k event open to the public, with all proceeds benefitting their organization's future. Girls on the Run describes their...
Stoner’s Funstore honors founder’s legacy with 75th anniversary celebration
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – An iconic storefront in downtown Fort Wayne marks 75 years of business Thursday, and it’s an anniversary so big that a block party is planned for June so the whole community can celebrate. The upcoming event honors the history of Stoner’s Funstore, from...
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