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FWPD searching for 3 suspects in phone store robbery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is asking for the public’s help in finding three suspects accusing of robbing a store Sunday afternoon. According to the FWPD, the robbery happened at a Cricket Wireless phone store at 3130 E. State Blvd around 3:15 p.m. Sunday.
10-year-old boy dies by suicide, parents blame the school
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - In the town of Greenfield, just east of Indianapolis, a fourth grader has died by suicide. His parents say he took his own life due to relentless bullying at school. Sammy Teusch lives in Greenfield, but his grandmother Cynthia lives in Huntington. She says he...
Historic Fort Wayne bridge gets funding; repairs coming soon
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As Fort Wayne continues to develop, it’s easy for history to be lost, but one landmark that shares its birth year with the start of the Spanish-American War won’t share the same fate. In 1898, the city finished the Mechanic Street bridge....
Victim of fatal crash at Lima, Till Roads identified
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 45-year-old Fort Wayne man has been identified as the victim of a crash at Lima and Till roads Saturday night. Fabian Joseph Garlitz died from multiple blunt force injuries and his manner of death has been ruled an accident. He is the 9th fatal...
New Haven gas station to offer gas discount on Friday
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — A gas station in New Haven will be offering a discount of 50 cents off per gallon for two hours on Friday, May 17. MacFood Mart at the Sunoco off State Road 930 will offer the discount from noon to 2:00 p.m. The discount...
Crash on Coldwater leaves one lane blocked
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A lane on northbound Coldwater Road is currently closed after a crash Tuesday morning. Dispatch confirmed with 21Alive that a man was hit by a van near the intersection of Coldwater Road and Stone Pointe Drive just before 11:30 a.m. Officials say the man suffered...
Extra security at Snider High School after suspicious phone call
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Snider High School had more security than usual Tuesday after a suspicious phone call. According to Scott Murray, Communications Manager for Fort Wayne Community Schools, someone called the high school claiming to be inside. No threats were made during the phone call, Murray said.
FWFD investigates fire on Fort Wayne’s east side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire on the city’s east side on Monday morning. Firefighters were called to a home on Logan Avenue, just west of the intersection of New Haven Avenue and Coliseum Boulevard, at about 10:30 a.m. Crews say when they arrived, they noticed fire burning from several areas of the home including the attic.
15 Finds Out: How much does Fort Wayne make on parking citations? And where does the money go?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— On average, the city of Fort Wayne brings in about $900,000 in parking citations per year. The most common violations are parking in fire lanes, in front of fire hydrants, parking in the opposite direction, ignoring signs posted, and meter violations. Meter violations only make...
Roanoke woman wanted in connection to battery of 2-year-old boy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A warrant was issued Tuesday for a 21-year-old Roanoke woman accused of battering a 2-year-old boy last November. Alivia Hicks was the child’s primary caretaker, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Officer Michelle Brown. Police began investigating after the Department of Child Services received a report of the toddler being abused.
Ex-Muncie pain doctor strikes deal, pleads guilty to medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice
MUNCIE, Ind. — A legal saga that began nearly a decade ago appeared to move toward a conclusion this week when a physician who operated a pain clinic in Muncie pleaded guilty to four criminal charges. William Perry Hedrick, 62, most recently of Fort Wayne, on Monday pleaded guilty...
Fort Wayne City Utilities to temporarily close stretch of Scott Road for water main repairs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A stretch of Scott Road will be closed for much of Wednesday as crews with Fort Wayne City Utilities work to main repairs to a water main in the area. According to Fort Wayne City Utilities, the closure will take place from 9:00 a.m....
2 suspects in custody after shooting near Weisser Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One victim is in critical condition but stable and two suspects are in custody following a shooting Monday afternoon near Weisser Park. Dispatch confirmed Fort Wayne Police began investigating a shooting at Smith and Colerick streets around 2 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, dispatch said.
Neighbors in uproar over proposed amendment in written agreement for St. Joe development
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Neighbors arrived in uproar at the City Planning Commission public hearing Monday night, with hopes to put an end to development off St. Joe Road. Monday night, many residents of the neighborhood next to the proposed development, located in the 7400 block of St. Joe Road, gathered to voice their issues with the proposed development of new townhomes.
Pedal City hosts first ‘Doggie Date Night’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Tuesday night, a local bar started their new weekly event where they hope to help pets find a new home. Pedal City Beer Garden hosted their very first ‘Doggie Date Night.’. They partnered with Second Chances Pet Rehab and Sanctuary, who brought in some...
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