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Children's Village commencement to be held tomorrow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Lutheran Social Services of Indiana's early-learning center, Children's Village, will hold its graduation ceremony on Thursday. The ceremony will be held in the Lutheran Life Villages chapel, beginning at 10 a.m. Sixteen preschoolers will receive their diplomas on this very special occasion. The goal at...
Century old bridge could finally see some renovations
FORT WAYNE, Ind (WFFT) -- After nearly a century the Lawton Park pedestrian bridge could finally be getting some major renovations. The cost will be more than $600,000. With Fort Wayne sitting among three rivers, fixing the city's bridges is necessary. The city has experienced major flooding over the years,...
First Alert Forecast: Morning spotty shower, then drying
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Some lingering showers stick around for the early morning hours, but we’ll gradually dry and clear out. Be careful of any slick spots due to ponding on the roads in some areas with poor drainage. Spotty showers will dry out as we near the early afternoon, with rain waiting to arrive in the forecast until Friday.
Fort Wayne City Utilities to temporarily close stretch of Scott Road for water main repairs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A stretch of Scott Road will be closed for much of Wednesday as crews with Fort Wayne City Utilities work to main repairs to a water main in the area. According to Fort Wayne City Utilities, the closure will take place from 9:00 a.m....
Schar Taste Testing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - With over 2 million Americans affected by celiac disease, it’s crucial to spotlight brands like Schär, a brand dedicated to providing delicious options for those with gluten intolerance. Schär offers a diverse range of high-quality gluten-free treats, from bread to cookies, candy, and more. Celebration of celiac awareness month this month, Schär has sent me a product to try. I have the chocolate honeygrams which are honey kissed cookies with rich dark chocolate.
Police release photos of suspect in Glenbrook Square mall shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Fort Wayne Police Department has released photos of the person suspected of firing shots inside Glenbrook Square mall in Fort Wayne earlier this month. Panic ensued after one person, identified as Brandon Darius Key Jr., pulled out a rifle in the food court shortly after...
COURT DOCS: Child care employee charged, accused of being intoxicated and battering child with autism
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Fort Wayne for assaulting a 12-year-old girl with autism at a Fort Wayne child care facility. According to a probable cause affidavit, suspect Sheldon Shearer was taken into custody on Monday, May 13 on a charge of battery resulting in bodily injury to a person under 14.
Missing Michigan teen believed to be in Fort Wayne, police say
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders of the Shelby Township Police Department in Michigan say they are looking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl they believe is in the Hoosier state. Police say they are searching for 16-year-old Mariah Smith, who was last seen on May 11 near the...
Police continue search for Fort Wayne man charged with double murder in January shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — After the Fort Wayne Police Department asked for the public’s help in April in finding a Fort Wayne man accused of fatally shooting two people, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department followed suit Tuesday. Police are still searching for 21-year-old Dionee K. White,...
We’re number 83! Fort Wayne maintains census city ranking
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne remained the 83rd most populous city in the United States in 2023 according to U.S. Census data released Thursday. It held that same ranking in 2022. Indianapolis is far and away the state’s biggest city and holds the 16th spot nationally with 879,293 residents....
Allen County Equestrian Course dedicated to activist who died in plane crash
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – An equestrian course that officially opened Thursday in Allen County is dedicated to a local woman who advocated for animals until her death in 2023. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the launch of the Allen County Equestrian Course at 5417 E. Paulding Road, right on...
Parkview Health adds new helicopter to Samaritan fleet
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Parkview Health is adding another helicopter to its Samaritan fleet to further help the hospital’s critical care needs. The newest addition is Parkview Health’s third helicopter in the Samaritan Flight Program, and one of the original two helicopters will be used as a backup moving forward.
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