Man dead after possible hit-and-run on Fort Wayne’s east side
If you have any information about the incident, you're asked to call police.
Lane restriction planned for W Cook Road reconstruction
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Another lane restriction is coming to Fort Wayne’s northwest side on Monday. Starting on Monday, June 22, westbound traffic on Cook Road will be closed between Huguenard and Lima Roads. According to the City, this closure comes as part of Phase 1 of street...
Allen County Fair returns next weekend with new monster truck show, dirt drag racing
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The 37th Annual Allen County Fair is returning next weekend, packed with summer fun for the whole family. It will kick off at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, and run through 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, at the Allen County Fairgrounds off of Carroll Road.
VA expands electronic health record system to four additional sites in Ohio and Kentucky
The Department of Veterans Affairs deployed the new Federal Electronic Health Record system at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Chillicothe VA Medical Center, Dayton VA Medical Center, and the Cincinnati VA Medical Center-Fort Thomas on June 8. This marks the second wave of EHR deployments in 2026 as part of the depar
Fort Wayne’s Ribfest returns to Headwaters Park Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For rockin blues, brews and BBQ lovers, Fort Wayne’s biggest pigging-out party is back Thursday. Ribfest returns to Headwaters Park for the 29th annual event Thursday through Sunday. The festival is open from the following times:. Thursday through Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The 6040’s: Curating a midcentury style in Fort Wayne
Nestled behind Rise Skateshop on Spy Run Avenue sits a compact but expertly packed shop. End tables are stacked atop a chest of drawers, and chairs perch on table tops. Artwork covers the walls, and almost every flat space is occupied by something – a clock, a magazine, a set of mugs. From floor to ceiling, The 6040’s
12-year-old girl missing from Allen Co. found safe
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - UPDATE: Hannah Markey has been located. ORIGINAL - The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing 12-year-old girl Thursday evening. Hannah Markey, who is white with yellow and orange hair, is about 190 pounds. She was last seen wearing a light blue...
Fort Wayne man sentenced for aggravated battery connected to ‘severely beaten’ man found in...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 48-year-old Fort Wayne man learned his punishment Thursday for severely injuring a man and throwing him in a dumpster behind Pike’s Pub last year. BACKGROUND: 1 in life-threatening condition, 1 in custody after ‘domestic disturbance’ on city’s south side Friday morning...
Schlatter Crowned 2026 Paulding County Fair Queen; Workman Named Fair King
PAULDING – The Paulding County Fairgrounds was filled with excitement Monday evening, June 8, as a new group of Junior Fair royalty was recognized during the annual Paulding County Junior Fair King and Queen contest. The evening began with recognition of the 2026 Junior Fair Prince and Princess. Emily...
WATCH LIVE: Afternoon update on severe storm chances
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Still tracking severe storm chances, but new data in this afternoon shows a shift in the data. First Alert Meteorologist Caleb Saylor has an updated look at the First Alert Forecast.

















