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COURT DOCS: Several charges dropped for ousted Columbia City Parks Superintendent in $240k theft from city
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The now-former leader of the Columbia City Parks and Recreation Department has pleaded guilty to one of the several theft and misconduct charges filed against him after court documents allege he stole over $240k from the city. In March 2023, Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel...
15 Finds Out: Are you required to produce identification during traffic stops?
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) — In the aftermath of a South Whitley traffic stop from January going viral, 15 Finds Out asked what you are required to do when stopped by police. According to Indiana state law, you must provide either your full name, address and date of birth;...
Frosty conditions tonight, lots of sunshine Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Frosty weather returns to the area with low temperatures dropping into the low 30s. It is possible these conditions could damage or kill sensitive plants, so be sure to keep them covered or bring them inside if possible!. Unlike today, skies will have a much...
A new restaurant coming to West Main Street
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new restaurant is coming to Fort Wayne this year called Spoke & Ivy at 1402 West Main Street. Johnny Perez is the owner of the new restaurant, he also owns Mercado and Papi’s Pizza on The Landing. Perez says they chose to open...
Fort Wayne police arrest man facing multiple counts of child molesting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Fort Wayne police arrested a man who is facing multiple child molestation charges. On March 26, 2022, a family met with a police officer to accuse Luis Angel Mondragon-Alcantara, 24, of molesting two minors. Police say the two children reported being molested by Alcantara several...
INDOT: Road closure on U.S. 24 in Huntington County
HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a road closure on U.S. 24 that will affect traffic in Huntington County starting next week. Starting on or after Monday, April 29, U.S. 24 between East 900 North and 2nd Street in Roanoke will have alternating...
City Council changes way some Fort Wayne police officers are promoted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The structure for how some officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) are promoted has been changed following Tuesday’s Fort Wayne City Council meeting. In a unanimous 8-0 vote, City Council voted in favor of making promotions based on how long an...
Sharon Tucker sworn in as Fort Wayne's new mayor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Sharon Tucker is officially Fort Wayne's newest mayor. Tucker was sworn in today in front of a standing-room only crowd of a couple of hundred people inside the Clyde Theater. Behind her were her family and friends who have been with her since the beginning.
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...
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.
Thursday morning frost, warmer days ahead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — After a cold start Thursday, temperatures warm into the mid to upper 50s under a mostly sunny sky. A few clouds streamline into the region Thursday night, and overnight lows fall into the upper 30s. The workweek ends with highs soaring into the middle...
Public Safety K-9 Officer Pisti to receive body armor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Public Safety K-9 Pisti will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from the non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Pisti's vest is sponsored by Robert Willwns, LLC of New York, NY, and will be embroidered with the sentiment, "In memory of Apollo Creed."
WATCH: How much longer will the rain stick around?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - Expect the unsettled weather to carry on into the early evening with a few isolated rain showers possible once again late tonight. The First Alert Weather Team talks about the rain potential for the rest of the day plus discuss the chance of frost Thursday morning.
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