Over 600 animals find homes in 2025 through FWACC, BISSELL Pet Foundation collaboration
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC) partnered with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for four of its ‘Empty the Shelters’ adoption events in 2025. The two animal welfare organizations say the collaboration helped over 600 animals find homes. Those 600+ animals include: 488...
Gusty Winds, Icy Risk Hit Northern Indiana as Christmas Eve Forecast Improves
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Strong winds and falling temperatures are bringing a wintry edge to northern Indiana on Thursday, raising the risk of slick roads and difficult travel in the Fort Wayne area before...
Decatur family surprised with Holiday Home Invasion from K105
ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A Decatur family was selected to be the recipients of the annual Holiday Home Invasion by K105. The family, nominated by a close friend in a heartfelt letter, received a little bit of Christmas-time help through donations from community partners and the radio station’s listeners. Staff...
‘The People Pleasing Place’: Penguin Point items heading to auction
An upcoming auction will feature a plethora of Penguin Point memorabilia.
First Alert Forecast: Temperatures to rise, then crash Thursday with rain changing to snow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Last night we ended up issuing a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday evening through Friday morning due to data consistently pointing to two risks: potentially high wind gusts followed by cratering temperatures that will result in slick spots. That forecast remains on track!. Thursday...
WE THE PEOPLE: Steve Shine brings the holiday spirit to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - When you think of Christmas time in Fort Wayne, many of the city’s traditions may come to mind, including Christmas on Broadway or Christmas Time with Steve Shine. Shine, the man behind both holiday projects, sat down with us to discuss why spreading that...
Public hearing held on Fort Wayne’s proposed water rate hike, comment window remains open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) held a public hearing on Wednesday to gather feedback on the city’s proposed water rate hike. This comes after City Utilities proposed an incremental increase to water rates over the next 3 years, meant to accommodate growing infrastructure...
Allen County Commissioners call TRAA payment demand ‘extortion,’ threatening legal action
Despite the dispute, commissioners emphasized that all 911 calls will continue to be answered.
Independent Indiana shares new study on ending straight-ticket voting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders with the group Independent Indiana are fighting to end straight-ticket voting. They say it unfairly hurts independent candidates. Executive Director Nathan Gotsch says his recent study looks at the barriers independent candidates face. It shows voters oppose straight-ticket voting by...
Braun on casino, data centers and daycare vouchers
In a traditional year-end interview, Indiana Governor Mike Braun shared his thoughts on a possible casino, daycare vouchers, and data centers.
