FOOD & DRINK
Bourbon, wine and cigar lounge opening in Auburn
AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) – A new establishment opening soon in downtown Auburn brings residents a way to unwind any day of the week. Barrel & Blaze, located at 109 S. Main Street, will offer a variety of bourbon, wine and cigars. The grand opening is set for April 29....
The Stand Coneys and Ice Cream to celebrate 20th anniversary
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WFFT) - The Stand Coneys and Ice Cream will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday. The celebration will be at 5200 Bluffton Road from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy family-friendly activities, live music, giveaways and a Hop River beer garden. The...
Mac & Cheese Festival coming to Fort Wayne
The Mac & Cheese Festival makes its debut in the northeastern Indiana city on July 13. Following the success of a macaroni and cheese event in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 2019, Outlier Events in collaboration with the Michigan Dairy Farmers has been spreading the love for mac and cheese across the Midwest.
WATCH: Ducklings hatch at Fort Wayne senior home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A new batch of ducklings is freshly hatched at a Fort Wayne senior living home. The ducklings hatched at Cedarhurst Senior Living. This year 21 ducklings hatched in the facility’s courtyard. Last year 12 hatched. Two proud mama ducks welcomed the ducklings. The...
Wild on WANE: Zoo Membership Benefits
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – From early access to special events to getting the best per-visit value – there can be a lot of advantages to having a membership at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. In fact, more than 17,000 families have one. “The cheapest way to...
Powers Hamburgers officially reopens for business
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Powers Hamburgers officially reopened for business Tuesday morning after announcing its new hours of operation last week. The burger spot reopened its doors under new ownership at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Leaders announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page that it will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays.
Fort Wayne K-9 to receive special body armor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Lutheran Health Network’s (LHN) public safety K-9, Pisti, is set to receive a bullet and stab protective vest that reads “In memory of Apollo Creed” in the coming weeks, according to network leaders. Leaders say this gift is possible thanks to a...
What's in your yard? How the Callery pear tree harms the ecosystem
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Eagle Marsh Preserve Steward Eva Curtis spends her days cutting down invasive plants to protect the wetlands and wildlife. Callery pear is one of the most invasive trees in the Midwest, threatening the wildlife ecosystem and outcompeting any native plants that try to bloom near it.
Community Champs: Three Rivers Visiting Dogs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Spreading a little "pawsitive" cheer and comfort is the mission of The Three Rivers Visiting Dogs. For the services they offer Fox 55 News is recognizing the nonprofit as one of our Community Champs. Three Rivers Visiting Dogs visits places like hospitals and nursing homes...
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control save injured fox
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An injured fox was recently saved after professionals suspect it was hit by a car, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control (FWACC) shared on Facebook Wednesday morning. FWACC leaders say they received a tip on Friday, April 19, regarding an injured fox. After receiving the...
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