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‘Best Battle Buddy’: Veteran faces PTSD with man’s best friend

Jessie Gorsuch takes on life after service with trained service dog Deana.

Angola, IN · 2d

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12 CASA volunteers sworn in at Allen County Courthouse

12 new court-appointed special advocates (CASA) were sworn in to serve Allen County children on Tuesday.

Allen County, IN · 2d

WANE 15

Fort Wayne, Allen Co. eye Mixed Residential District zoning

Those housing types can include townhomes, container homes, tiny homes, pocket neighborhoods, etc.

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Community leader announces run for Fort Wayne City Council

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Community leader Kody Tinnel announced Monday he is running for a seat on Fort Wayne City Council. Tinnel is seeking the Democratic nomination for the 5th District seat. Geoff Paddock currently holds the seat. Paddock said Monday he is looking at other options because of...

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A New Chapter For Paulding Road With $5.1 Million Makeover

Recently, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined by residents, nearby business owners, school officials and representatives from the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division, celebrated the completion of the Paulding Road Improvements Project in the Fairfield Terrace Neighborhood with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Paulding Road accommodates an estimated 15,000 vehicles...

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Fort Wayne awards 12 neighborhood grants through Sparked at Inspire program

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Twelve Fort Wayne neighborhood associations have received micro-grants through a city program designed to help residents put ideas from the annual Inspire Neighborhoods Conference into action. The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Indiana Michigan Power Foundation, awarded 12...

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Fort Wayne Plan Commission discusses affordable housing as city considers zoning changes

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Plan Commission met Monday to discuss how to increase affordable housing. It’s part of a law Gov. Mike Braun signed for local governments to revise housing regulations. The commission met to discuss its All in Allen Comprehensive Plan. Part of the...

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Grants Available To Replace Non-Working Furnaces

The City of Fort Wayne’s Hope Through Heat program is now open and offering grants to qualified homeowners to cover the cost of replacing non-working heating systems, such as furnaces or boilers. Qualified applicants must:. Own their home, which has a non-working heating system – furnace, boiler, electric heat...

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Blue Jacket offers free Fantasy of Lights preview for veterans and military families

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Blue Jacket is honoring local veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free, exclusive preview of its annual Fantasy of Lights display ahead of the holiday season. The special Veterans Night event will take place Wednesday, November 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at...

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Doctor Warns Measles Is Still a Threat as Indiana Cases Grow

STATEWIDE — Indiana has reported 145 measles cases in 2026, with infections recorded in 21 counties, as a physician warns that declining confidence in vaccines could leave more people vulnerable to a disease that can cause serious complications. Indiana Government Dr. Larry Bucshon, a physician and former Indiana congressman, says some people underestimate measles because […]

Indiana · 3d

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No Snow Required for Indiana’s Famous Toboggan Run

Who says you need a blizzard to have a winter adventure? Up in Northern Indiana, Pokagon State Park has been proving otherwise for more than 85 years with its famous Toboggan Run. Here's how it works: you and your crew climb a 30-foot tower, settle onto a sturdy toboggan, and...

Angola, IN · 6d

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South Ward work likely to begin in spring

Work on a total revamping of South Ward Park in Decatur is likely to begin next spring, Parks Superintendent Cara Gerber recently told WZBD.com. Gerber had just reported to city council the success of the capital campaign which will provide funds for the project to renovate the park and make it an all-inclusive area for youngsters and adults.

Decatur, IN · 3d

WANE 15

City breaks ground on southeast Fort Wayne development that aims to increase homeownership

The Victory Gardens development is being built at 2700 Elmdale Drive.

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South Side High School dedicates plaza to veterans

South Side High School has a memorial dedicated to veterans.

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From Floods to Droughts: LaPorte County Parks Combines While Allen County Corn Plugs Along

Corn and soybeans are officially in the bin for the vast majority of Indiana farmers, but some are still rolling on. In Northwest Indiana’s LaPorte County, Denise Scarborough reports that combine engines have officially shut off after a wild, weather-whipped growing season. “We were able to finish picking corn...

Laporte County, IN · 4d

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Application deadlines for local Toys for Tots campaigns coming up

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Applications for local Toys for Tots campaigns are coming up. Allen County’s program is accepting applications through the end of Tuesday. The organization will begin responding to applications on Wednesday. Distributions are scheduled for Dec. 3 to Dec. 11. For other information on Allen...

Allen County, IN · 3d

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I&M to hold conversations about Greentown-Sorenson, Lulu-Sorenson projects next week

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is offering additional opportunities for community members and landowners to meet with members of the Greentown-Sorenson and Lulu-Sorenson Transmission Improvements Project teams. They’re inviting people to sign up for a 20-minute one-on-one conversation this upcoming week in the counties involved in...

Greentown, IN · 6d

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New Support Group Helps Families Grieving The Loss Of Veterans To Suicide

The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne, has announced plans to host a new monthly Suicide Bereavement Group to be held the first Thursday of every month at the Shrine from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. When a veteran dies by suicide the...

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Vincent Village to break ground on new transitional shelter

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Construction on a new transitional shelter for families experiencing homelessness will get started this week. Leaders say Vincent Village’s $18 million investment marks further progress on the Southeast Fort Wayne development strategy. That plan includes the upgrades to the Pontiac Street corridor, the opening of the Pontiac Street Market, and numerous mixed-use housing investments.