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The Locker Room: High School Softball Semi-State Preview Roundup
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Five area high school softball teams will compete for semi-state championships this weekend, and the FOX 55 Sports team took a look at a few of the matchups involving area teams in The Locker Room. The Carroll softball team clinched its second straight regional...
Aspen Meadow Elementary kicks-off the start of summer break
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Lots of games, popsicles, and some fun in the sun calls for the perfect field day recipe and Aspen Meadows Elementary kids know how to celebrate their kick-off to summer break. Excitement is in the air as they wrap up the school year with cornhole,...
Fort Wayne student eliminated from Scripps National Spelling Bee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WANE) – One of Fort Wayne’s all-star spellers went back to the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the third time. Unfortunately, Achyut Ethiraj misspelled a word in the quarterfinals. Achyut is an 8th grader at Maple Creek Middle School. The 14-year-old has previously spelled in the...
FWCS to celebrate Class of 2024 commencement this weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) will celebrate the Class of 2024 commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. The five ceremonies will all be held at the Memorial Coliseum:. Friday, May 31:. Snider - 5:30 p.m., main arena. North Side - 8 p.m. main arena. Saturday,...
Hats Off! Graduation season at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Now that we are nearing the end of May and approaching June, one thing is dominating everyone’s calendars right now: high school graduation. Wednesday night, East Allen County School District is kicking off its commencement ceremonies with Woodlan High School. Melanie Carney, Executive...
Regional baseball pairings announced
Five area high school baseball teams will represent the 260 in regionals this weekend, and now they know where and when they will be playing. Five area high school baseball teams will represent the 260 in regionals this weekend, and now they know where and when they will be playing.
Getting to Know College Works Painting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Ezra Lewell, an intern with College Works Painting comes in studio to discuss with us the process of both utilizing their services and how to sign up to have an opportunity for an internship with College Works Painting. College Works Painting offers undergraduate students an...
Brayton Thomas excels with Bishop Dwenger Baseball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For many, the love of sports sparks from fond childhood memories. That hits home for Brayton Thomas whose passion for baseball came from time spent with his dad. “He would take me in the back yard, and we would hit balls,” Thomas said. “Ever since...
Bishop Dwenger announces O’Leary as new boys basketball head coach
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Bishop Dwenger has turned to a familiar face to lead its boys basketball program. The Saints have promoted Brandon O’Leary into the head coaching role, following the retirement of Matt Kostoff. O’Leary joined the Bishop Dwenger staff in 2009, and has served as an...
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