Parking Lot Construction & Town Hall Entrance Improvements
The construction of a parking lot and town hall entrance improvements started the week of May 5 along Fort Wayne St., next to the town hall. Removals have started this week and will continue until Wednesday, May 7. On Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, the crews will pull out.
Jim Gerig Receives Gold Hammer Award!
Estwing Manufacturing Company awards retailers who have worked in the hardware and home improvement industry for 50 years of service with an Estwing Golden Hammer Award. On Tuesday, April 15th, James E. Gerig of Grabill and Woodburn Hardware Do It Best was presented the Estwing’s Gold Hammer Award by Rick Kramer,...
Residents voting on potential property tax increase in Central Noble Schools referendum Tuesday
Investigators lay out case against soldier accused in death of seargent at Fort Leonard Wood. A military preliminary hearing began Tuesday morning at Fort Leonard Wood for a soldier accused of the death of Sgt. Sarah Roque.
Comedian Jo Koy bringing tour to Embassy Theatre
Comedian Jo Koy is set to bring his tour to the Embassy Theatre in October.
Overturned semi spills cornmeal on I-69 in Fort Wayne, closing on-ramp
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An I-69 on-ramp is closed at W Jefferson Blvd. on Tuesday as crews respond to reports of an overturned semi. Police say the semi reportedly rolled over on eastbound W Jefferson Blvd. on the on-ramp to northbound I-69 around 11:35 a.m. That ramp is currently...
Hazmat called out for diesel spill after crash along southbound I-69 near Goshen Road...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Traffic is slowed near the southbound Goshen Road/U.S. 30 exit along I-69. Minor injuries have been reported from the crash, which happened at about noon. Dispatchers say a vehicle overturned and caused a diesel spill. Due to the diesel spill, hazmat specialists are responding. The...
I-69 exit ramp shuts down after semi rolls near US 24
INDOT said there was a crash where I-69 merges onto U.S. 24 in the Coventry area.
First Alert Forecast: Drying trend ahead! Sunshine and warmer temperatures towards the weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Rain showers finally depart later today as that pesky low pressure system moves to the northeast. Some scattered showers can remain especially for areas along and east of I-69. No significant rain totals or threat of severe weather the rest of the day. Another day with highs in the mid 60s...
New development announced for former historic Auburn Hotel site
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - A new mixed-use development is set to come to downtown Auburn at the former Auburn Hotel site. Watch our previous coverage. Project developers say the ‘The Auburn’ will hold nearly 11,000 square feet of commercial/retail space, 14 luxury apartments, a private residential space on the top floor,...
Coroner identifies Fort Wayne bicyclist killed in hit-and-run
He was found early Saturday morning next to a heavily damaged bicycle on the road.