Christmas tree prices up and availability down, but one Fort Wayne tradition will continue

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Work to expand the ever growing network of trails in Allen County is expected to begin next week according to Fort Wayne Trails. The Pufferbelly Trail on Allen County’s north side is slated to extend from Life Bridge Church west of the intersection of Union Chapel Road and Corbin Road north to Fitch Road. A map of the current trail system and future trails can be found here.

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — As heavy snow swept across Allen County Wednesday, crews worked around the clock to plow snow and cover the roads in salt. Lots of salt, to be exact. A spokesperson for the City of Fort Wayne told WANE 15 Thursday city crews used 800...

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) — A wet, packy snow opens up all kinds of creative opportunities. Snow forts, snowmen, and yes, even igloos. And the latter is exactly what Christopher Gibbons and his son, 10-year-old Wade Gibbons, built Wednesday. “First southern boy to build an igloo up north,” Christopher said...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – They heavy snow is pretty when it blankets trees and branches, but it’s also hard to shovel off driveways and sidewalks. It’s the work that comes with a Winter Wonderland. “It’s heavy and sticks to the shovel. I wouldn’t want someone with...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The list of companies who call Union Street Market home will soon be adding three more to the ledger. Buyamba Sandwich Company, Kateen’s Floral Designs and Grabill Amish Pastries have each started setting up their own kiosks as they prepare for their grand openings.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) announced construction has started on a new Fire Station 14 for the FWFD in northeast Fort Wayne. Currently, Station 14 is located on Reed Road across from Snider High School, and the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to the scene of a house fire in southeast Fort Wayne Thursday night. Firefighters were at the scene of a home in the 2800 block of Stinson Drive near the intersection of Hessen Cassel and Tillman roads.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – You may not realize it, but if you live or own a business in Fort Wayne, there’s a city ordinance requiring you to clear the sidewalk of snow. In fact, the way the ordinance reads, that snow should be cleared by 9 a.m.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Multiple departments across Fort Wayne prepared Tuesday to get ahead of early Wednesday’s likely winter storm. The Department of Homeland Security has issued a Travel Watch. The Fort Wayne Street Department began preparing Tuesday morning by making sure they had enough materials to...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A new restaurant specializing in “Asian fusion” food will soon open on Fort Wayne’s southwest side. Z!NG Asian Fusion Cuisine teased its grand opening on Facebook in mid-January and said it will open “very soon,” but the restaurant has not provided an official grand opening date.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The travel status for Allen County changed Thursday morning from a Watch to an Advisory and just before noon, the advisory was lifted due to improving road conditions according to Allen County Office of Homeland Security Director Bernie Beier. City and state highway crews continued clearing...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – With over 4 inches of snow expected to fall Wednesday morning, INDOT is trying to get ahead of the snowfall. INDOT plans on sending out 280 drivers starting at midnight, where they will lay down salt to pretreat the roads. There are 140 routes, with 2 drivers per route.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Two EE’s Winery hand-delivered an apology, along with wine and chocolate, to the residents of a long-term care facility on Tuesday. The residents had been denied entry to the winery on Monday because they arrived in a bus. In a Facebook post Tuesday...

Living Local 15 Host Jessica Williams speaks with Anya Payne from Herculean Meal Prep to learn about their wide variety of meals and how meal prepping can help you reach your health goals this year. Visit their website here or their locations at Electric Works and 5215 Illinois Road in Fort Wayne.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Anyone who has an appointment Wednesday at one of the Parkview Physicians Group locations will want to check updated operating hours. Because of the winter storm, several locations will delay when they open. The complete list of impacted locations can be found at parkview.com/weather. This website...

The Pet of the Week is Minerva, a 1-year-old dog. If you are interested in adopting this pet, please contact Fort Wayne Department of Animal Care and Control (260-427-1244).

WHITLEY CO., Ind. (WANE) – A house in Whitley County is badly damaged after a fire early this morning. It started before 2 a.m. at a home in the 8100 block of South 700 East. Several fire crews responded and needed to take a defensive stance. Around 4 a.m. crews were able to get the fire under control.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker (D, 6th District) celebrated more than just her 51st birthday during Tuesday’s city council meeting. At the meeting, councilmembers passed a resolution for the proposed Pontiac Street grocery store with a near-unanimous vote. The resolution passed with...

Fort Wayne, Ind. (WANE) — USA Gymnastics Olympic Silver medalist MyKayla Skinner will be making an appearance at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She will be in Fort Wayne for her Never Give Up Invitational tour from Friday, Jan. 27 to Sunday, Jan. 29. The invitational is a women’s gymnastics competition tour open to USA Gymnastics and the National Gym Association (NGA).

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A few things to keep in mind Wednesday as you’re clearing your driveways following the winter storm is to take it easy, officials warn. The American Heart Association says many people face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest from shoveling. Hundreds of people die during or right after shoveling snow from sidewalks and driveways in the United States.