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Fort Wayne teacher retires after 39 years in the classroom
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A beloved teacher in Fort Wayne has retired after nearly four decades in the classroom. Thursday, Virginia Simpson spent her last day cleaning up her classroom inside Queen of Angels Catholic School. “It probably won’t hit me until July,” Virginia Simpson said. “That’s when I’d...
FWCS opens applications to fill vacant District 4 seat
Fort Wayne Community Schools is beginning the process of filling the vacant board seat left by Rohli Booker, who was sworn in to Fort Wayne City Council earlier this week. The district is seeking applications for candidates to fill the 4th District seat, which encompasses the near southeast quadrant of the city.
New Haven Police Department K-9 retires after seven years of service
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WPTA) - The New Haven Police Department shares that its K-9 officer, Archie, has officially retired after serving for over seven years. K-9 officer Archie joined the New Haven Police Department in December 2016 and in 2020 began work as a K-9 officer at the schools in New Haven.
Consumer Reports investigates: Forever chemicals found in some milk
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - In April, the Environmental Protection Agency put new limits on PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water—a step that could potentially reduce exposure to the chemicals and their health risks for approximately 100 million Americans. But it may surprise you that there are still no federal guidelines for those same chemicals in food. With reports of PFAS contamination affecting some farms, Consumer Reports scientists took to the labs to find out if our milk supply is safe.
Hatfield & Sons Distillery opening new bottle shop
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A local distillery is just over a week away from opening its doors for its new bottle shop location. Hatfield & Sons Distillery, founded in 2018, will open the doors of a new Bottle Shop next Thursday, May 30. The new shop, located at 1818 Bluffton Rd, will feature spirits, samples and other merchandise.
Circle K offering 40 cents off per gallon on Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Circle K is offering some relief for drivers heading out for Memorial Day weekend travel. Over 5,500 Circle K locations are participating in its Fuel Day event, where drivers can get 40 cents off every gallon between 4 to 7 p.m. local time on Thursday only.
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...
Georgetown Square Kroger shooting suspect 'always wanted to kill somebody,' report says
Fort Wayne Police say Richard Klaff, Jr., who was recording himself on Facebook Live when he fired six shots at three people inside the Georgetown Square Kroger, told them why he chose them as targets. Georgetown Square Kroger shooting suspect 'always wanted to kill somebody,' report says. Fort Wayne Police...
Watch Fire burns for 24 hours ahead of Memorial Day
Organizers will keep the fire lit from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday as part of the Memorial Day Weekend tradition. Watch Fire burns for 24 hours ahead of Memorial Day. Organizers will keep the fire lit from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday as part of the...
Huntington County Sheriff's report
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office and Jail has come a long way in 2023 with upgrades, recovery and remodeling, according to its recent 2023 Sheriff’s Report. Sheriff Christian Newton, who is also secretary of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association, presented the annual report during last Monday’s...
Three Rivers Festival announces 2024 concert lineup
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Three Rivers Festival announced the lineup for its nine-day concert series Friday. Each of the nights’ performances will center around a theme like rock, country and EDM. They include:. JULY 12 (OPENING NIGHT ) - The Sugarhill Gang. JULY 13 (ROCK NIGHT) - Hinder...
Jury finds 15-year-old guilty of murder in 2023 Halloween shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - A jury has found a 15-year-old boy guilty of murder in a deadly shooting the night before Halloween last year. Ayden I. Lee, was 14 years old when he was charged as an adult in the shooting death of 17-year-old Mario Davaughn Smith Jr. The...
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