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Science Sunday: Have fun making a homemade tornado
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Science Central is place full of fun and a little education as well. Executive director Martin Fisher stopped by WANE 15 to show how you can do a fun experiment at home, with items you may have around the house. This Sunday it was creating your own homemade tornado. Check it out in the video above.
“Empty our shelters”: Nationwide pet adoption event comes to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Starting this week, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control will be participating in the BISSELL “Empty our Shelters” adoption event. This is one of the nation’s largest adoption events with more than 400 organizations in 43 states taking part. Abigail Reyes, the Community Relations & Education Specialist at FWACC, stopped by WANE 15 to talk about the upcoming event and the success it has had in the past.
Brooks BBQ and Chicken announces decision to close Electric Works location, focus on food truck and travel catering
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - One of the first tenants of Fort Wayne’s Electric Works announced Saturday that it has made the decision to focus on its food truck and travel catering business rather than its brick-and-mortar location in Electric Works. On Saturday, April 27, Brooks BBQ and Chicken...
Find new tunes at the Fort Wayne Record Show
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Those wanting to fill their Sundays browsing for a new tune can head to the Fort Wayne Record Show. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. vinyl lovers can browse over 50 tables of Vinyl, CDs, Tape, Supplies, Vintage stereo gear and concert memorabilia.
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo host opening day for its 60th season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo (FWCZ) is officially open for its 60th season starting Saturday. At 8:30 a.m. the Zoo will open its gates, welcoming guests for the 60th season with a DJ in the plaza, an early opening of the Peacock Cafe, followed up by a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.
Community Harvest Food Bank’s annual ‘Canstruction’ returns to Glenbrook Square Mall
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Community Harvest Food Bank’s annual ‘Canstruction’ returns to Glenbrook Square Mall. ‘Canstruction’ is a competition held by Community Harvest Food Bank where local schools build structures from cans. Community members are then able to vote through a donation of at least $1 on their favorite can structures. $1 is equal to one vote.
YLNI hosts final indoor farmers market of the season: When do outdoor Farmers Markets begin?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Saturday the YLNI Farmers Market hosted its last indoor market ahead of the outdoor summer season. After moving indoors for the winter, many markets are ready to return to the outdoors for the summer. Find a list below of just some of the outdoor markets that will return for the summer season!
Indiana, Ohio basketball teams clash in 28th annual Nancy Rehm Border Wars
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT)- On Sunday, a battle of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio for bragging rights in the 28th annual Nancy Rehm Border Wars showcase. Northwest Ohio girls pulled away in a 97-80 victory, while the northeast Indiana boys team made a comeback with a 108-99 victory. The showcase...
NACS elementary school receives ‘Boomerang Backpacks’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Thursday, Carroll High School students and parent volunteers prepared ‘Boomerang Backpacks’ for a Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) elementary. Boomerang Backpacks is a program where high school students and community members prepare ‘Boomerang Backpacks’ containing food that are then given to children...
YWCA hosts Race Against Racism 5k with a unique twist
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Those wanting to get out on the trails and take advantage of the sunshine can join the YWCA as they host the Race Against Racism 5k run and walk Saturday. The YWCA created the Race Against Racism 5k to raise awareness and funds for...
Rural Artist Studio Tour highlights local creators
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Next weekend, a free, self-guided art tour is happening featuring nine full-time, local artists and their work. Lisa Vetter and Holly Heath, co-founders of the Rural Artist Studio Tour, stopped by the WANE 15 studio to talk about the 14th annual tour. You can see that in the interview above.
Jackson R. Lehman YMCA to host first annual ‘Car and Bike Extravaganza’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Sunday, Fort Wayne’s Jackson R. Lehman YMCA will host its first annual ‘Car and Bike Extravaganza’. Presented by Neckbreakerz and R.A.W. Mad Anthony Battalion, the Jackson R. Lehman YMCA will host its first annual ‘Car and Bike Extravaganza’ from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.
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