Allen County population climbs over 400,000
According to newly-released data, Allen County’s population grew by more than 3,000 from 2024 to 2025. That brings the population of Indiana’s third-largest county up above 400,000 residents, to 402,329. And at an increase of more than four percent, it puts Allen County in the top three counties...
Fort Wayne Figure Skaters compete in U.S. Figure Skating Sectionals hosted at PSM Icehouse
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This weekend Fort Wayne hosts the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Midwestern & Pacific Coast high school sectional finals. More than 350 plus athletes will be competing, including 13 local Fort Wayne skaters. This is the first time ever, a Fort Wayne high school is partipating in the competition.
Lake Avenue closed due to downed powerline
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Lake Avenue in Fort Wayne was closed down early Saturday morning after a vehicle accident caused a power line to fall on the road. Dispatch confirmed the accident happened around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Crews are at the scene working to get the road clear. This article will be updated […]
First Alert Forecast: One tornado confirmed from last night’s storms, quieter weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The National Weather Service confirmed this afternoon that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Banquo, Huntington County, shortly after 7 pm last night and traveled for a mile and a half before dissipating. Another storm survey will be completed tomorrow, the 28th, near La Fontaine, where it is...
WOMEN IN AG: Adams County farm leader working behind the scenes
ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – During Women’s History Month, the Indiana Farm Bureau spotlights women in the agriculture industry across the state. In Adams County, women working in agriculture doesn’t always mean working in the field, it’s the work behind the scenes that is redefining industry roles. “I love this...
Clothes for Joes raising funds for veterans’ service center
On Saturday, Clothes for Joes held the official kickoff ceremony for its capital campaign, which is set to raise $250,000 to get its Veterans' Service Center up and running by Veterans Day.
Voucher cuts push Fort Wayne daycare to brink, families struggle
All God’s Children Daycare Center in Fort Wayne has served the community for 29 years, educating and caring for thousands of children.
IN: SEVERE STORMS RIP APART ROOF
Severe storms rip apart roofs, snap trees in Wabash, Huntington County. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
💰 Apply for the Homestead Tax Exemption in Paulding County
Senior citizens and residents with permanent disabilities in Paulding County may qualify for a property tax break through the Homestead Tax Exemption. To be eligible, you must be 65 or older (or totally and permanently disabled), own and live in your home, and have an adjusted gross income of $30,500 or less for new...
National Blues Museum in St. Louis to close after nearly a decade
The National Blues Museum is closing its doors Friday after nearly 10 years in downtown St. Louis, due to ongoing economic challenges and decline in visitors.
