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South Fort Wayne intersection shut down after pursuit, crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A driver’s pursuit with Fort Wayne Police ended Friday morning with a crash into another car and a fire hydrant. The intersection of Pettit Avenue and Hanna Street was temporarily shut down due to the investigation and flooding from when the hydrant burst.
Warm and dry Thursday. Storms return on Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - Thursday will feature plenty of sunshine with temperatures a few degrees cooler than they have been the past few days, but still expect low 80s for the highs across much of the region. On Friday, we start off mostly sunny, but clouds will roll in...
CTN conducts regional transportation study, concludes people more likely to skip medical appointments
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Community Transportation Network (CTN) recently conducted a regional transportation assessment in northeast Indiana and released results to the public Thursday. With 11 counties considered and over a year’s worth of data sifted through, officials aimed to recognize the strengths of transportation while also identifying...
Community Ready To Honor Veterans With Annual Parade
Waynedale’s annual Memorial Day parade is ramping up to help celebrate the holiday and honor our nation’s service members, past and present. The annual spring celebration is usually one of the area’s most popular and well-attended events, attracting big crowds along the procession route. And organizers don’t expect this year to be any different.
Southwest Allen County Schools announces new superintendent
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Southwest Allen County Schools has announced that a new superintendent will take over for the district starting July 1 after Dr. Park Ginder announced his retirement after the 2023-2024 school year. The SACS Board of Trustees has named Dr. Kent DeKoninck as the next...
Dwenger's Thomas named Crumback/NEIBA Player of the Year
Bishop Dwenger star senior Brayton Thomas is adding to his already impressive resume, as the future Indiana Hoosier has been named the 2024 Dick Crumback/NEIBA Player of the Year. Dwenger's Thomas named Crumback/NEIBA Player of the Year. Bishop Dwenger star senior Brayton Thomas is adding to his already impressive resume,...
Georgetown Square Kroger shooting suspect 'always wanted to kill somebody,' report says
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Fort Wayne Police detectives sat down with Richard Klaff, Jr. on Thursday, not long after he was arrested -- accused of shooting at people inside the Georgetown Square Kroger. A probable cause affidavit released Friday says one of the first questions the 20-year-old asked detectives...
Movies, munchies and more at the GQT Huntington Twin Drive-In
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) — As one of the few active Drive-Ins in northeast Indiana, the GQT Huntington Twin Drive-In aims to be a social hub this summer season. The double-screen drive-in opened in May of 1950 near Highway 24. In 74 years, it has faced windstorm screen damage, fire damage, and a pandemic.
Parkview Health veterans volunteer to clean up Veterans National Memorial Shrine ahead of Memorial Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Members of Parkview's Veterans Co-worker Resource Group (CRG), family members and Parkview co-workers from across the health system for a cleanup project at the Veterans Memorial Shrine and Museum (VMNSM), 2122 O'Day Road, ahead of Memorial Day. Over two days, 37 volunteers contributed time and...
Field event standouts help Homestead boys claim regional title
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Homestead had some important victories in field events on Thursday night, helping the Spartans capture a team championship at the Carroll boys track and field regional. Homestead senior Eli Griffin won the pole vault, clearing the bar at 15 feet, six inches. Fellow Spartan senior...
The Lighthouse to host free Sober Memorial Day Party
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Lighthouse, a faith-based program providing a safe place for people struggling with life and life's problems, will host a free Sober Memorial Day Party for the community. The event will be at The Lighthouse Community Center, 3000 E. State Boulevard, on Monday from 6-8...
Source: Man who fired shots inside Georgetown Square Kroger recorded shooting on Facebook Live
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- A man who fired shots inside the Georgetown Square Kroger on Thursday recorded the shooting on Facebook Live, a police source confirms. The video, obtained by FOX 55 News, appears to show the moments leading to, and during, the shooting inside the store at 6310 E. State Blvd., just before 6:15 p.m.
8 child molesting charges filed against 30-year-old Fort Wayne man accused of assaulting 5 girls under 12
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 30-year-old Fort Wayne man was charged Wednesday with eight counts of child molesting and is accused of molesting five girls, aged 6 to 12 at the time of the abuse. Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent issued a warrant for David Nabor’s arrest Wednesday....
Warmer Friday, storm chances return
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Friday starts off with sunshine, and the clouds begin to increase in the afternoon. Highs reach into the middle 80s with slightly higher humidity levels. Shower and thunderstorm chances increase Friday evening near sunset. Storm coverage will be limited, and an isolated thundershower is...
FWPD increasing presence in Promenade Park again due to kids using gel guns
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Residents will see an increased presence of Fort Wayne police around Promenade Park after the department received multiple calls Saturday evening about a group of kids creating problems by shooting airsoft, paintball and gel guns. This isn’t the first time the FWPD has stepped...
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