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Fort Wayne police arrest man accused of smoking marijuana with teen daughter
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Fort Wayne police arrested a man accused of smoking marijuana with his 15-year-old daughter. FWPD received a complaint in February. Investigators say they learned Keith Tolomay, 41, had been providing and smoking marijuana with his daughter for the past two years. Tolomay was arrested today...
Man who pleaded guilty in 2022 fatal shooting gets 12 years in prison
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 20-year-old Fort Wayne man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday morning for his role in a fatal 2022 shooting. Jonathan Taylor was one of two men charged in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Jaiyvian Rashad Hamilton at the Villages of Hannah apartments. The other man charged, 20-year-old Michael Glover, is set to be sentenced on May 3 for his role.
Campaign signs found slashed in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — A member of Allen County Council is speaking out after noticing campaign signs in New Haven that had been sliced in half. At-Large Allen County Councilman Kyle Kerley spotted multiple campaign signs at the corner of Maplecrest Road and State Road 930 that were damaged beyond repair.
Fort Wayne Police investigating multiple gunshots heard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is actively investigating a shooting Thursday evening. FOX55 confirmed with Dispatch multiple gunshots were fired on the Southeast side of Fort Wayne, near the 3000 Block of Bowser Avenue. Dispatch said one individual was confirmed to be hurt with non-life-threatening...
Powers Hamburgers announces re-opening date, shares new hours
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Powers Hamburgers has set a re-opening date for next week and shared the restaurant’s new hours. The burger joint will re-open its doors under new ownership next Tuesday, April 23. Its new hours will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday’s severe storms left damage in some areas
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Strong and severe storms moved across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio from midday through mid-afternoon Wednesday. As of the publication time of this story, no tornadoes were believed to have touched down. However, the storms sill had big impacts on parts of the area. Significant damage was reported from Pennville […]
Fields of Grace master plan to go before New Haven City Council for approval
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — In early May, New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael and other leaders behind the proposed Fields of Grace sports complex will pitch the master plan to New Haven City Council in hopes of the board giving its approval. The 150-acre development will feature a plethora...
Allen County coroner identifies person killed in Monday crash along I-469
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who was killed in a crash along I-469 Monday afternoon as a 62-year-old New Haven woman. Police say the crash happened around 4:25 p.m. along northbound I-469, north of U.S. 24. The Allen County Sheriff’s...
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo mourns loss of African lion Bahati
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo announced the death of its African lion, Bahati. "Bahati was diagnosed with thymic cancer last week, following a relatively short period of inappetence. Due to his rapid decline, despite palliative care, he was humanely euthanized, surrounded by his care team," said Dr. Kami Fox, Director of Animal Health and Conservation, "It has been a great honor to have cared for Bahati ever since he arrived as an awkward adolescent without a mane, through becoming a majestic adult, and being able to provide him a dignified, peaceful end."
Conviction, sentence upheld for Fort Wayne man convicted of killing 2 teens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An appellate court upheld the conviction and sentence of a 21-year-old Fort Wayne man convicted in the fatal shooting of two teens in an opinion released Wednesday. Tre Zwieg was sentenced to 140 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of shooting 19-year-old...
First Alert Forecast: Staying mild Thursday with the next round of storms late this evening
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - We are already starting off the day with some mild air as temperatures are mainly in the 40s and low 50s. Eventually, things should warm up to the upper 60s with some communities perhaps over 70 degrees further to the south. Mostly sunny skies should...
Four Fort Wayne mayoral candidates officially disqualified
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – The Allen County Democratic Party has released the list of candidates who officially been qualified and disqualified in filling the Fort Wayne mayoral vacancy. Candidates who qualified for the ballot are listed below:. City Councilwoman At-Large Michelle Chambers. Stephanie Crandall, Fort Wayne Director of...
City announces record investment in Fort Wayne neighborhoods
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – City officials announced Wednesday a record investment in neighborhood infrastructure this year, including six new trail projects and reconstruction in the Harvester neighborhood on the southeast side. The Public Works Division announced a record $48.9 million investment in neighborhood infrastructure improvements for this year....
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