Fort Wayne IN

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Love was in the air at the Fort Wayne City Clerk’s office Friday as 14 couples said “I do” during a special Valentine’s Day eve event offering free marriage ceremonies. City Clerk John McGauley officiated the ceremonies as part of one of his first major community initiatives. While couples...

Downtown is officially growing. After years of thoughtful planning and conversations with property owners across the city, the Downtown Fort Wayne Economic Improvement District (or Downtown Fort Wayne) has expanded by a whopping 42%, bringing beloved neighbors like the Wells Street corridor, the creative Broadway...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The A LOT to LOVE program is back, offering small-scale developers a chance to buy discounted City-owned lots for new housing projects. Developers can apply online for up to three of the 29 available sites, which include single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses. The goal is to...

The Allen County Commissioners on Friday gave final approval to a new subdivision to be built in southwest Allen County.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - February 18 is Ash Wednesday. For Christians, the observation marks the start of Lent - 40 days of prayer, fasting, and repentance to commemorate Jesus Christ’s temptation into the Judaean Desert. It is symbolized by the imposition of ashes onto the forehead. In Fort...

Another slow start doomed the Mastodons in a 76-59 loss at Green Bay. Purdue Fort Wayne has now lost three straight games.

According to a notice from Fort Wayne Public Works, NIPSCO crews are installing a new natural gas line.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Public Works says that multiple projects will soon be happening around the city’s west side, impacting traffic. Among the projects highlighted by the department are:. N Washington Road. Beginning Monday, Feb. 16, N Washington Road between Taylor Street and Ardmore Avenue will...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A building that once housed nurses for St. Joe Hospital is getting a new life. For years, the property along Van Buren across from Lutheran Downtown Hospital sat untouched with its future uncertain. Now, it’s reopening its doors with a new purpose. Developers Patrick...

For years, buying a first home was considered a milestone many people reached in their late 20s or early 30s. Today, that timeline has shifted significantly. Across the United States, the average age of a first-time homebuyer has climbed to around 40 years old, marking the highest level on record and reflecting how...