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DORA officially launches in parts of downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Designated Outdoor Drinking Area (DORA) kicks off Sunday and just in time for a holiday. As those throughout Fort Wayne celebrate Cinco de Mayo, those 21+ are invited to head to parts of downtown Fort Wayne to enjoy an alcoholic beverage within the DORA boundary.
Curb appeal program shut down due to popularity
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Everyone wants to live in a beautiful neighborhood, and the city of Fort Wayne wants to make that a reality for all of its residents. The curb appeal program reimburses visual improvement projects that can be seen from the public sidewalk and/or street right of way, 80% up to $2,5000.
Fort Wayne International Airport to begin construction on parking lots as part of expansion project
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) shares it will soon begin construction work on its economy and long-term parking lots as part of an expansion project. FWA says the expansion project includes the mill and overlay of the existing economy parking lot and the expansion and...
EACS FFA students teach kindergarteners about farm life
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Students from Woodlan Junior/Senior High School and Heritage Junior/Senior High School in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization are teaching local kindergarteners about farm life. FFA students from Woodlan Junior/Senior High School and Heritage Junior/Senior High School have spent this Thursday and Friday guiding...
High School Softball: South Adams claims Garrett Invititational title
The South Adams softball team took down Manchester 7-0 to open the Scott Bishop Softball Invitational hosted by Garrett on Saturday, before taking down the host Railroaders 5-2 to win the invite title. Tags. Localnow. High School Softball: South Adams claims Garrett Invitational title. The South Adams softball team took...
Soggy start to the 2024 growing season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- The 2024 growing season is well underway despite excessive rainfall in April. Some farmers were set behind by April’s weather, including those at the Country Heritage Winery. Owner Jeremy Lutter says that some of the winery's grapes were planted on time, while others were...
Docs: Inmate charged after cutting another inmate across neck in prison bathroom
PENDLETON, Ind. — An inmate at a Pendleton correctional facility was charged with attempted murder after he reportedly cut another inmate across the neck in the bathroom. According to court documents, Chris McCue has been charged in Allen County with the following: In January 2023, the documents said that an inmate entered the bathroom in […]
Hearing Set Ahead Of Richard Allen Trial
Gull issued an order setting a hearing for 9 in the morning on Tuesday in Allen County. Hearing on 'Odinist' defense set for Tuesday ahead of Delphi homicide trial. A hearing is set for Tuesday to discuss if Richard Allen's defense can try to pin the Delphi homicide on someone else.
Fort Wayne city employee finds puppy abandoned in portable toilet
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is nursing a puppy back to health after he was found abandoned in a portable toilet near North River Road. A City of Fort Wayne Right-of-Way employee found the puppy sometime last week, according to Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control.
Man receives sentence for his role in Greene Street deadly shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - A man received sentencing today for his role in a deadly shooting on Greene Street that happened on August 9, 2022. Michael D. Glover was sentenced to 50 years in prison, five of those years suspended, for the murder of Jaiyvian Rashad Hamilton, 23. On...
Rue21 to close all stores nationwide after filing for bankruptcy
(WJET/WFXP/WANE) — Rue21, the teen apparel company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday. According to the filing, the company, headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, plans to close all stores while conducting large-scale “going out of business” sales. All 543 U.S. stores are expected to be closed within the next two months, according to court documents.
Lane restrictions on Superior Street start Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - There will be lane restrictions on Superior Street starting on Monday. The restrictions will be between Barr and Clinton Streets for electrical line installation. Weather permitting, the work is expected to be finished by Tuesday.
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