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Fort Wayne police ask triple shooting witnesses to come forward
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Early on the morning of Sunday May 5, three people were shot in Fort Wayne, one of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries. Fort Wayne police have determined there were dozens of witnesses to the shootings, and the department is urging those people to come forward so they can locate suspects.
Traffic Alert: Road closure on section of McKinnie Avenue
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne shares that a section of McKinnie Avenue is now closed to through traffic. The City of Fort Wayne says McKinnie Avenue between Hessen Cassel Road and Wayne Trace is now closed to through traffic as a stormwater pipe and ditch is installed to address drainage issues in the neighborhood.
Auburn Birthing Center nearing fundraising goal to continue providing services
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - Officials with the Auburn Birthing Center say they are close to reaching a $125,000 fundraising goal set so the facility could continue offering services. The center’s GoFundMe is about $10,000 short of the goal. It re-opened after being closed in February following an argument between...
‘CINNAHOLIC’: Gourmet cinnamon roll bakery opening in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne residents will soon have yet another way to satisfy their sweet tooth as a vegan cinnamon roll bakery is opening up on the city’s northwest side. Franchise Cinnaholic, featured on Shark Tank, is opening its first-ever Fort Wayne store along West Coliseum...
WATCH: Fort Wayne City Council 6th District caucus
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Following the passing of the late Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, a mayoral caucus was held in April to fill his vacancy. In a historic vote, former 6th District City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker was elected by Allen County democratic precinct chairs into her current position as Fort Wayne mayor.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, mist
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Some patches of fog may develop this morning in addition to some lingering showers in a few spots. Occasional showers are expected for Friday, but these look to be fairly sparse in nature. Highs reach the mid to upper 70s. The weekend keeps warming up!...
Staying seasonable with scattered showers through Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Showers associated with an incoming cold front will continue, off and on, through the overnight hours. The good news about this front is that it is fairly week and moisture-starved, at least compared to fronts of late. This means rainfall totals across the region will average out to 0.10″-0.25″, with anything over a quarter of an inch the exception versus the rule.
Preparing for the hot summer days ahead in 21Country
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - As we inch closer to summer, you’ll want to start thinking about being safe in the heat. Fort Wayne and surrounding communities have already experienced a handful of 80 degree days so far in 2024 and we’ve got plenty more warm days to come.
Michigan felon arrested for having alleged explosive device in Steuben County
FREMONT, Ind. (WANE) – A man wanted in Michigan was arrested Tuesday at a convenience store in Fremont during an investigation that led authorities to charge him with possession of an explosive device. Arvil Wesley Bryant Jr., 32, faces charges including possession of an explosive device, stolen handgun, hypodermic...
I&M bands, shares names of new peregrine falcon chicks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A banding ceremony Friday revealed the names of the four new peregrine falcon chicks who call Fort Wayne’s tallest building home. Indiana Michigan Power works with Fort Wayne-based Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center, the Indiana Audubon Society, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to name and band peregrine falcon Moxie and her mate Jamie’s chicks year after year. This year’s brood included two males and two females.
Partly cloudy Saturday; warm, humid weekend ahead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Patchy fog is possible into Saturday morning. Once the fog clears, we see some sunshine along with a few clouds throughout the day. A couple folks may see a shower pop up on them Saturday afternoon, but many of us stay dry. High temperatures are...
FWACC seeking foster families after recent kitten influx
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders with Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC) say they are in dire need of more fosters after seeing a record-breaking influx of kittens. According to a release from the shelter, FWACC currently has 64 foster homes caring for 278 cats and kittens. “Our...
Race through Africa and Australia in the first Run Wild 5K
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Friday, a new first-of-its-kind event took place at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. The new Fort4Fitness Run Wild 5K kicked off, starting outside the zoo, then taking racers inside through parts of Africa, Central Zoo and Australia. This time, along with some human...
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