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A woman told officers the man followed her through the store for several minutes before approaching her.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s annual Macknificent Freedom Festival is returning this Saturday, bringing a full day of Juneteenth celebrations to Weisser and McMillen Parks. The event is now in its 22nd year, and will feature a parade, live entertainment, and community activities throughout the day. Organizers.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The votes are in: Matthew Blomeke has been named the local winner of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off!. Matthew now moves one step closer to an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville, where they will film a performance that will air across the country. He will now represent 21Country...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Lane restrictions and road closures are coming to Fort Wayne’s east side. Starting Monday, City Utilities says its East Transmission Main Project will cause the following impacts to traffic:. The westbound lane of New Haven Avenue will be closed between Meyer Road and Coliseum...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne City Utilities announced Thursday that it recently received a nearly $135,000 federal grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Clean Water Act Section 205 (j) grant program. According to the department, the grant will be used to launch an updated plan...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A debate is underway in Fort Wayne about Flock cameras, which Fort Wayne Police say read license plate numbers and help solve crimes. The cameras are visible on poles around the city. They are black and include the camera and a solar panel. Fort Wayne has 36 Flock cameras across the city.

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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, 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.

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