Fort Wayne IN

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Police are responding to a crash on Fort Wayne’s northeast side on Thursday. According to city/county dispatchers, the crash happened in the 8800 block of Flutter Road around 7:30 p.m. Additional information about the crash was not immediately available. City/county dispatchers say the Allen...

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) The Indiana State Police recognized troopers from across the state during its annual awards and recognition ceremony held in Indianapolis, highlighting officers for service, professionalism, and job performance. Among those honored was Trooper Jonathon Amburgey, who was named 2025 Fort Wayne District Trooper of the Year. Officials...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s Public Works Department says a road closure is coming to the Waynedale area. According to the department, Old Trail Road will be closed between Lower Huntington Road and Bella Vista Boulevard starting Wednesday, April 29. Leaders say there will be only local...

Fort Wayne, Ind. (WOWO) — “I have received several emails from concerned residents about the proposed quarry development in southwest Allen County. The city of Fort Wayne and my office as mayor do not have jurisdiction over the quarry situation as it falls outside of city limits. However,...

Earthcore Industries, a Jacksonville staple that has spent 35 years building its Isokern fireplace line, is turning up the heat on the outdoor-living market. The company has acquired Firegear Outdoors and taken over a 57,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution plant in Huntington, Indiana, giving Earthcore a second full factory and North American distribution rights for Heatstrip patio heaters. Founder and CEO Carl...

The fountain is a landmark in front of the Shine & Hardin building.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - A forensic scientist based in Fort Wayne has been named the Indiana State Police's 2025 Forensic Scientist of the Year. Hannah Dygert works in the Forensic Firearm Identification Unit at the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory. She received the honor during the agency's annual awards and recognition ceremony Tuesday in Indianapolis.

Drivers regained access to all four lanes Wednesday.

MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A 50-year-old Fort Wayne man who died while in custody at the Miami Correctional Facility died by homicide, the Miami County coroner says. Indiana State Police said Shawn L. Booker died on April 4 while in custody at the prison. No further details about his death were shared at the time as police said they were awaiting the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker is the latest to share her opposition to a proposed quarry in southwest Allen County. “I have received several emails from concerned residents about the proposed quarry development in southwest Allen County. The City of Fort Wayne and my office...