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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne police are turning shell casings into leads, using advanced technology to track violent gun offenders faster than ever. The Crime Gun Intelligence Center, launched in May 2025, houses one of just 25 units in the country, pairing local detectives with ATF special agents. The system...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The former Wells County Coroner, who also served as a Bluffton Police Department detective, learned his punishment in separate cases involving domestic battery and drunk driving. COURT DOCS: Wells County Coroner, ex-Bluffton detective accused of strangling, pointing gun at girlfriend....

WARSAW – Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory has a number of mutual aid agreements with other fire departments, especially within the county. On Tuesday, March 3, the WWFT Board approved for the fire territory to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Columbia Township in Whitley County for Emergency Technical Rescue...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Police arrested a second suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that happened during a cell phone sale. Investigators arrested 17-year-old Mariah Franklin. Police say she and Damion Jacobs met a buyer from Michigan on Jan. 28 to sell electronics. Court documents show Franklin pulled...

A statewide tornado drill will take place in Wells County on March 10 at 10:15 AM. The National Weather Service will activate weather radios, and Bluffton Dispatch will sound outdoor warning sirens across the county for about 3 minutes.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - A Women's History Month production in Fort Wayne sold out in just two days, sparking talks of an extra show. Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers wrote, produced and directed "Men-O-Pause: The Vaginates Speak," set for March 26 at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Black Box...

More than 40 employers gathered in Albion as hundreds attended a job fair aimed at helping those impacted by Champ’s recent closure.

These charges stem from uncovered social media communications he had with a minor girl, who is a student at North Side High School, where he was a substitute teacher.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in a house fire on Saturday morning. The fire was reported just before 3 a.m. Saturday in the 2900 block of Cambridge Boulevard. When firefighters arrived, they began to search for occupants...