Fort Wayne Man, 75, Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges Following Shooting near Lake Avenue
A shooting incident has left one person in life-threatening condition, and Fort Wayne Police Department have made an arrest in connection to the case. At approximately 9:35 a.m. yesterday, December 15, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Laverne Avenue and Lake Avenue following reports of gunfire. The...
COURT DOCS: Suspect in Carrington Field shooting is the victim’s brother
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 75-year-old Fort Wayne man charged in connection with a Monday shooting at Carrington Field is the brother of the victim, newly filed court records show. BACKGROUND: One in life-threatening condition, suspect in custody in Monday morning shooting, FWPD says | Story continues below...
Tretau brings $18M investment and 70+ jobs to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Tretau, operating as Tau Wire Corp, is set to open its first manufacturing plant outside of Europe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company plans to invest over $18 million and create more than 70 new jobs over the next four years. The new facility will mirror Tretau’s Pianezza, Italy site,...
Citilink Extends Free Fare Saturdays Through December 27
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Citilink has announced an extension of its Free Fare Saturdays through December 27, allowing riders to travel at no cost on all fixed-route buses and Access paratransit services. According to Citilink, Anthem will sponsor the Free Fare Saturday on December 20, while Ambassador Enterprises...
Man sentenced to 83 years in prison for 2021 shooting
Carpenter was sentenced to 63 years for murder and ended up receiving the full 20-year enhancement.
Fort Wayne UNITED launches Cops Stop N Shop program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne UNITED announced Wednesday that it has launched a new Cops Stop N’ Shop program. The program is a partnership between the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Ten Point Coalition, created to support families in the Oxford community by offering access to essential resources.
New Haven’s 2025 survey reveals key wellness needs
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WFFT) — New Haven has published the results of its 2025 Community Needs Survey, which is part of a wellness initiative started in August. The survey, conducted from August 19 to October 19, included 341 participants aged 18 and older from specific zip codes. The survey...
Wayne Township Trustee continues ham and turkey giveaway tradition for sixth year
The Wayne Township Ham and Turkey Giveaway will take place on Wednesday, December 17.
Buggy crashes: A persistent issue with no sole, easy solution
In Adams Co., there were 20 crashes involving buggies between 2022 and 2024.
Fort Wayne housing study details occupancy rates, demand for downtown apartments
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne shared a housing study by Zimmerman/Volk Associates on Wednesday, showing a demand for apartments in the downtown area. Zimmerman/Volk, which specializes in residential market studies, presented a 2025 study as well as housing market potential studies for downtown Fort...

















