Annual fundraiser supports struggling youth
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Get ready for ‘Fort Wayne Sings 2025!’ It’s an evening of fun, food and music. This year’s competition will take place on Tuesday, September 16th. Seven singers will be featured as well as a panel of judges. Our very our Julian Teekaram will serve as a judge for the fourth year in a row.
LOSING PRIVILEGE: Speakers and panel spotlight fears driving Christian nationalism
FORT WAYNE – Although it has gained traction in recent years, Christian nationalism is not a new ideology, Moises Serrano of Americans United for Separation of Church and State told a crowd of concerned Indiana citizens on Saturday. Serrano, media relations manager for Americans United for Separation of Church...
ICAN names service dog after Fort Wayne’s Tom Henry
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is honoring former Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry by naming a service dog in training after him. ICAN Henry, a four-month-old yellow Labrador retriever, is set to begin formal training at the Indiana Women’s Prison. ICAN pairs...
City honored for environmental sustainability in riverfront plans
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Department and Community Development Division were recently honored for their riverfront development plans. Efforts taken for environmental sustainability were acknowledged with the Green Ribbon Award from the Indiana Chapter of the American Society of...
Motorcyclist critically hurt after crash in Fort Wayne apartment complex
A motorcyclist has life-threatening injuries after a single vehicle crash Sunday night in South Bridge Apartments.
Police chase shuts down busy road in Indiana
INDIANA — A high-speed police pursuit Monday morning temporarily closed State Road 205 near the Whitley County border and prompted nearby schools to secure their buildings. The road was shut down in both directions between McDuffee and Bryie roads, less than a mile from Churubusco, while officers tracked a vehicle....
Two Killed in Paulding County Crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Two men were killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash at a rural intersection in Paulding County, Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 10 a.m. at County Road 87 and the Van Wert-Paulding County Line Road. A southbound Ford Explorer, driven by 33-year-old...
First Alert Forecast: Rain moves out, warmth moves in
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Rain showers will wrap up this evening, and are forecast to be done before sunrise on Sunday morning. Temperatures overnight will be in the low 60s. During Sunday afternoon, we’ll see plenty of sunshine with highs in the mid 80s. For the first half...
First Alert Forecast: Warm, mostly dry week ahead
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Warm weather arrived on Sunday, and it looks like it will have around for a good portion of the work week. The first half of the week, the days will be mostly the same. Morning temperatures Monday through Wednesday will be in the upper 50s, near 60. Afternoon temperatures will max out in the...
Reptiles Show slithers into Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Reptile lovers will get an up-close look at snakes, lizards, and more this weekend at the Show Me Reptiles Show. Organizers joined us on First News Saturday to preview the family-friendly event, which also features supplies, vendors, and educational opportunities for animal enthusiasts. The...