Get rid of e-waste safely at Fort Wayne event this weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Allen County residents can recycle their old electronics at an event this Saturday. The Allen County Department of Environmental Management will host an electronics recycling event Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon at 2911 Meyer Road. Residents can drop off items like televisions,...
Humane Fort Wayne asking for assistance after over 40 dogs rescued from active puppy...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Humane Fort Wayne is asking for assistance after over 40 dogs were rescued from an active puppy mill. According to the animal shelter, 43 Australian Shepherds were found to be in ‘abysmal conditions‘ living in a dark, filth-covered basement during a rescue led by DeKalb County Animal Control on Monday.
Part of Smith Road to close Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Part of Smith Road will be closed on Saturday. The road will be completely closed between Airport Expressway and Dalman Road. Work is expected to last from about 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be working on road improvements. To be the first to...
World’s largest operating steam train to stop in Michiana this summer
OMAHA, Neb. -- A piece of locomotive history is pulling through our area this summer. Union Pacific announced that the Big Boy No. 4014 is going on tour in honor of the United States 250th anniversary. It is the world's largest steam locomotive still in operation. Train fans will have the opportunity to see the train in action at more than 50 whistle stops. Two...
UPDATE: Missing Fort Wayne boy found safe
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A 12-year-old Fort Wayne boy reported missing Tuesday has been found safe and returned to his family, police said. Sgt. Jonathan L. Cutler with the Fort Wayne Police Department said Marcus Samuel-Lee Brown was located after police asked for the public’s help finding him.
City warns of Neighborhood Code Compliance impersonators
The city says that code officers will never be required to conduct interior inspections without prior notice to the resident.
Beloved Garrett boxer headed for Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame
80-year-old Ed Placencia joined his father's and five brothers' love of boxing at the DeKalb County boxing club when he was just 10 years old.
Indiana’s DeKalb County Home
I’ve started to notice a pattern here: I keep showing up just in time. Not at the height of things, and not long after they’re gone, but in that narrow window when a place is still standing, still recognizable, and just beginning to slip away. Indiana’s old county homes seem especially prone to that timing, and that’s exactly how I found the old DeKalb...
State regulators approve deal between Google, I&M aimed to minimize Fort Wayne data center’s...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a deal between Google and Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) on Wednesday. The deal permits the two companies to partner to minimize the impact of Google’s Fort Wayne data center on the electric grid. Google has agreed to cut...
Chef to bring Michelin-star experience to new restaurant in iconic Calhoun Street shop
The owner of 816 Calhoun St. approached Daniel about taking over the space.

















