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One-on-one with Fort Wayne’s new mayor
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The city of Fort Wayne has a new mayor. Democrat Sharon Tucker is also the first Black mayor in the city’s history. She was sworn in a little more than a week ago. In Wednesday’s “UnPHILtered” interview, News 8’s Phil Sanchez talked with Tucker about...
Wettest April in recorded history will end on a quiet note
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - April 2024 will go down as the wettest in Fort Wayne in recorded history! The rainfall this month has totaled 7.39″ which beats the previous record of 7.19″ set in 1944. While we’re not totally done with the rain for the next seven days, it is safe to say - with mere hours left - we’re done for the month :)
Two candidates looking to fill city council seat vacated by Mayor Sharon Tucker
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Two candidates have announced their intentions to fill the open 6th district city council seat after Sharon Tucker was elected as Fort Wayne’s mayor during an April 20 caucus. 92 Allen County Democratic Party (ACDP) precinct chairs voted to elect Sharon Tucker as the...
Fort Wayne man appealing murder conviction in fatal 2020 Lillie Street shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 29-year-old Fort Wayne man is appealing his murder conviction in a fatal 2020 Lillie Street shooting that left one man dead and a woman seriously injured. A jury found Tremaine Wyatt guilty of murder, aggravated battery and criminal recklessness in connection to the death...
‘Flags 4 Fallen’ to honor of late Mayor Tom Henry and wife Cindy at Fort 4 Fitness
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For a decade runners and walkers with Flags 4 Fallen have carried American flags in memory of those who lost their lives too soon. Now the group is honoring the late Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and his wife Cindy this fall. “They mean so...
What’s Happening at Window World
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We head out to Window World to see what the process is like when one is looking to purchase or replace their window fixtures, siding, entry doors and more. Window World is located at 2224 Contractors Way Fort Wayne, IN 46818. You can reach them...
Stoner’s Funstore honors founder’s legacy with 75th anniversary celebration
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – An iconic storefront in downtown Fort Wayne marks 75 years of business Thursday, and it’s an anniversary so big that a block party is planned for June so the whole community can celebrate. The upcoming event honors the history of Stoner’s Funstore, from...
April 2024 set a new rainfall record
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - April 2024 became the wettest April on record in the Summit City with a staggering 7.39″, which is more than double what we normally get. This beat out our old record of 7.19″ set back in 1944 by exactly two tenths of an inch.
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