FORT WAYNE FIRST: Documentary tells story of city’s first female firefighter
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Filmmakers are putting the finishing touches on a new documentary about Fort Wayne’s first female firefighter. The film tells the story of Genois Wilson Brabson, who joined the fire academy in 1979. Growing up, she never imagined she would become a firefighter. “I actually...
Fort Wayne man facing multiple child molesting charges
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 35-year-old Fort Wayne man is facing multiple charges in connection with alleged child sexual abuse. Diamond Davis is charged with four counts of child molesting and one count of sexual misconduct with a minor. The charges carry a combined potential prison sentence of nearly 90 years.
YMCA branch to open near Foster Park
The Greater Fort Wayne YMCA announced the new Summit branch.
Sinkhole causes road closure southeast of Columbia City
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Whitley County EMA shared on Thursday that a sinkhole opened up southeast of Columbia City. According to the agency, Hiler Road near County Road 700 East and County Road 400 South is closed until crews can repair the roadway. Crews are expected to repair the...
Walmart is remodeling 12 Indiana stores with upgraded brands, services
Walmart is remodeling a dozen of its stores in Indiana this year to modernize in-store and online shopping. The Arkansas-based retailer said the move, including upgrades to two Indianapolis shops, will expand its offerings of healthy foods and affordable on-trend items. The Indiana updates are part of the company's plan to remodel more than 650 Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets across the...
West Central Fire renovations budget reduced to $1.7M by Allen County Council
Tuesday's meeting resulted in a 4-2 pass, but only approved $1.7 million in tax dollars for the Aboite station renovations, leaving West Central responsible for any further funding.
From serving time to serving others: Fort Wayne man’s vision for recovery nonprofit
He started the campaign with the idea that if 1,000 companies donate $25 he can meet his goal.
‘More Work to Be Done’: Whitley County’s Alayne Johnson Seeks Second Term on National...
A pork producer from northeast Indiana is stepping forward to keep a strong voice for Hoosier farmers at the national level. “My goal, from the very start, is to do whatever I can to help bring our industry together and really make a difference in this industry,” says Alayne Johnson, who co-owns Shady Grove Farms with her husband and family near Columbia City...
First Alert Forecast: Cold front arrives this weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A few scattered showers and storms will move through the region Thursday morning, but don’t expect them to stick around. Coverage will quickly decrease throughout the day, becoming fairly isolated by the afternoon and evening hours. Thursday: Scattered Showers Early, Then Clearing. Expect highs...
Fort Wayne Police Department’s Traffic Unit is stopping fewer people
The FWPD Traffic Unit was resurrected back in 2024 after the department received constant complaints about drivers speeding, driving recklessly and disregarding stop signs and traffic lights.
