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2 in critical condition after crash near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Two are in critical condition after a party-pinned crash Friday night. Dispatch confirms with WANE 15 that Fort Wayne Police officers were initially called out to a party pin crash at 10:26 p.m. Dispatch confirmed that two people had been extracted from the vehicle,...
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season!
ALBION, Ind. (WANE) — Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is officially open for its summer season Saturday. According to a post from the sanctuary’s Facebook , Black Pine is officially open for the season Saturday, with Staff Guided Tours at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. The opening comes after the animal sanctuary welcomed five new residents during the off-season according to their Facebook.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 45 years in prison for fatal 2022 shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 21-year-old Fort Wayne man was sentenced Friday to 45 years in prison for his role in a fatal 2022 shooting. BACKGROUND: 19-year-old arrested in fatal Villages of Hanna shooting; victim ID’d. Michael D. Glover was initially charged with murder, unlawful possession of a...
A Hit for Cash: Man faces up to 85 years in 2021 McClellan Street killing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Friday, an Allen Superior Court jury found a South Bend man guilty of murder in the shooting death of Tremaine Barnett in November 2021. Robert Dashon James, 36, now faces up to 85 years in prison when he’s sentenced. The jury was sent...
JAVA event raises awareness for people who have died from lethal drugs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise across the country but also right here in 21Country. “Everyone thinks it can’t happen to them or happen to their loved one, and all it takes is one time, one pill can kill,” says Ashley Craiger, who’s lost multiple loved ones to deadly drugs.
Fort Wayne city employee finds puppy abandoned in portable toilet
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is nursing a puppy back to health after he was found abandoned in a portable toilet near North River Road. A City of Fort Wayne Right-of-Way employee found the puppy sometime last week, according to Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control.
LOOK: Semi truck catches fire on Lower Huntington Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A semi-truck caught fire on Lower Huntington Road Friday evening. Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a fire on the Lower Huntington Road bridge just west of Fairfield Ave and Tillman Road. In the video and photos, you can see heavy fire and smoke pouring from the semi.
The Deck sets opening day for 2024 season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A summer favorite is set to return in just over a week, marking the beginning of downtown Fort Wayne’s summer fun. Saturday a source at the Deck, a part of Don Hall’s restaurants, confirmed that they will be opening for their 2024 season May 14, with weather permitting.
Hicksville Kindergarten Celebrates the Marriage of Q & U
Hicksville kindergarten students recently held a wedding ceremony and reception in honor of the letters Q & U as part of their End of Year Reverse Alphabet Countdown. Kindergarten teachers Destiny Hall, Missy Lee, Bri Culler, and Sandi Brown planned and organized the afternoon ceremony with the Nye family of the Barn On Nye Manor Wedding Venue located outside of Hicksville. “What phonics has joined together, let no letter divide!”
Beer and Brews: Get both at ‘Pints en Pointe’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— You can enjoy a sampling of beer along with a variety of ballet performances at “Pints en Pointe.”. Jim Sparrow, executive director of the Fort Wayne Ballet, stopped by WANE 15 to share more about what you can expect at the show. You can see that in the interview above.
Saturday morning fog, warm weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Areas of fog will be possible near daybreak Saturday, and it should dissipate near the middle of the morning. Expect more clouds Saturday morning and more sunshine in the afternoon. Highs reach into the mid to upper 70s with a light breeze. There is...
Police reportedly find ‘substantial quantity’ of meth during Williams County warrant
WILLIAMS COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) — A 47-year-old Ohio man faces a drug charge after police reportedly found drugs during a search warrant at a Williams County home. On Wednesday, officers with the Edgerton Police Department, Williams County Sheriff’s Office and Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at a house on Lynn Street in Edgerton.
High School Softball: South Adams claims Garrett Invitational title
GARRETT, Ind. (WFFT) — The South Adams softball team took down Manchester 7-0 to open the Scott Bishop Softball Invitational hosted by Garrett on Saturday, before taking down the host Railroaders 5-2 to win the invite title. Addie Baker was phenomenal in the circle in the win over Manchester...
YLNI opens for its 20th summer season; Where to find outdoor Farmers Markets in Fort Wayne?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — YLNI Farmers Market has returned to Barr Street for its 20th season!. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. attendees can browse the vendor booth and get food and beverages from Brunch on Barr. Parking for the market can be found on E...
PFW softball swept by Oakland, miss cut for HL tourney
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The Purdue Fort Wayne softball season came to a close on Saturday (May 4) as the Mastodons dropped two games to Oakland 4-2 and 5-4. Prior to the doubleheader, the Mastodons celebrated Senior Day for Alyson Quinlan, Brayden Lickey, Epiphany Hang and Brooke Wintlend.
Garage sales take over Allen County neighborhoods
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Each spring, homeowners attempting to clear the clutter in their garages and attics set up garage sales for those looking for a variety of discounted items. Many communities and neighborhood associations across Fort Wayne started their annual garage sale season Thursday, kicking off a...
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