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First Alert Forecast: Rain chances through the weekend, but plenty of dry times
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - Weather systems moving through the Midwest throughout the weekend will bring us multiple rounds of rain, but there will be plenty of dry times to enjoy the warmer weather. Rain showers will push in through Friday evening, potentially delaying the Tincaps game. The good news...
Whistleblower group: IURC has done nothing to address AES Indiana billing system issues
INDIANAPOLIS — A whistleblower group said the state agency in charge of regulating utility companies has done nothing to address an ongoing billing issue affecting AES Indiana customers. Earlier this month, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, or IURC, approved a rate increase, with some of that money going towards a new AES Indiana billing system. […]
Fort Wayne’s Lindenwood Cemetery celebrates Arbor Day as new arboretum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April each year to encourage individuals and groups to plant trees. This year, Fort Wayne’s Lindenwood Cemetery celebrates Arbor Day as a new arboretum. On Friday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at Lindenwood Cemetery, an...
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens tomorrow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens tomorrow, marking the start of its 60th season. The season-opening festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. at the zoo, 3411 Sherman Boulevard, with a DJ in the plaza, the Peacock Café opening early for morning beverages and a 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting to officially open the zoo.
Recovery Still In Progress At Fox Island County Park After Storm
Even though it happened more than two years ago, the violent derecho storm that struck our area has had a lingering effect on Fox Island County Park.“I just knew (after seeing the damage) it was going to be at least two years before we’d be able to open again,” said Natalie Haley, Fox Island Park education manager. . .
Eight students to join fourth cohort of Northeast FAME and Ivy Tech
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Eight high school students signed on to join the fourth cohort of the Northeast Indiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NEINFAME), a partnership that includes Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw. The students, along with company representatives and mentors, signed contracts in Ivy...
Indiana Supreme Court hears Fort Wayne man’s appeal in 2021 murder, dismemberment case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday in an appeal of the life without parole sentence handed down to a man convicted of killing and dismembering a 55-year-old man in 2021. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne man sentenced to life without parole in dismemberment case. Mathew Cramer...
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Community Champs: Three Rivers Visiting Dogs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Spreading a little "pawsitive" cheer and comfort is the mission of The Three Rivers Visiting Dogs. For the services they offer Fox 55 News is recognizing the nonprofit as one of our Community Champs. Three Rivers Visiting Dogs visits places like hospitals and nursing homes...
Fort Wayne Selected For Urban Heat Mapping
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division in partnership with the Public Works Division and the Office of Sustainability, has been selected to lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Fort Wayne. . .
Mike's Carwash to hold 15th Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser in May
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Mike's Carwash will team up with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) for their 15th "Get a Wash, Give a Future" fundraising event in May. The event will be on May 4. Mike's will donate half the proceeds from that day's sale of any Ultimate+Ceramic and...
PJHS Paulding Pride Students
Each month students at Paulding Junior High School (PJHS) earn Paulding Pride cards for going above and beyond what is normally expected of Paulding Junior High students. Shown in the picture are the Paulding Pride card recipients for the month of March.
Paulding County Municipal Court 4-25-24
Sentenced: James Sebring, 35, 101 Meadowbrook Drive, Defiance, domestic violence, six days jail, $200 fine, no contact with victim; William Jackson II, 40, Paulding, OVI, three days jail, $375 fine, 20 hours community service; Travis Stevenson, 44, Antwerp, domestic violence, two days jail, $250 fine, 40 hours community service, no contact with victim. Timothy Stokes Jr., 36, Oakwood, no operator’s license, $150 fine; failure to control, $100 fine. Marco Morales, 21, Fort Wayne, speed, $45 fine; no safety belt, $30 fine; driving under suspension, dismissed. Armando Mendez Lopez, 43, Fort Wayne, no operator’s license, $125 fine; speed, $45 fine. Dismissed: Justin Keeterle, 28, Defiance, no motorcycle license; Chad Salm, 33, Minster, domestic violence.
Opportunity Knocks - Believe in a Dream
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Our Opportunity Knocks guest this week is Lanitra Berry, Interim Board President of Believe in a Dream; Ms. Berry is here to share with us about their program and how students can benefit from getting involved. The experiences students will be a part of within...
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