Huntington’s Addy Wiley advances to 800m final at U.S.A Track and Field Championships
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) - Addy Wiley continues to impress on the national stage. The Huntington native and Adidas pro runner officially punched her ticket to the 800-meter final at the U.S. Track and Field Championships after a strong semifinal performance Friday at Hayward Field. She opened the U.S.A Track and...
15 Days of Back to School: how to keep kids fueled for class
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As kids across the region gear up to head back to school, nutrition experts are reminding parents that what children eat before the bell rings can impact how they perform in the classroom. Stephanie Gray, Clinical Nutrition Manager at Lutheran Hospital, shared simple tips to help families...
Summit City Carnival brings summer fun to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Summit City Carnival is officially underway, offering families a brand-new place to enjoy rides, games, and all the classic fair food on Fort Wayne’s northeast side. Barend Botha joined us on First News to talk about what’s new for this first-year event, including details on attractions,...
Road closure coming to Lima Rd. in Huntertown
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A road closure is coming to Huntertown. According to the Allen County Highway Department, Lima Road between State Road 3 and Woods Road will be closed starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 4. The department says crews will be installing a storm sewer, and...
‘Serendipity’: Bridgeport opens its doors for a First Taste event
Chef Marcus Daniel said he wants to present dishes that guests are familiar with in an unconventional way.
First Alert Forecast: Heat, humidity climbing this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Calm weather will be in place for the start of the work week. We’ll see morning temperatures down in the mid 50s, but climb into the low 80s in the afternoon, and the warming trend will continue. Mid 80s are expected for afternoon highs...
Another Man Arrested In Alleged Dogfighting Ring
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics Division arrested another man in connection to an alleged dogfighting ring. 22 dogs and puppies were rescued from the suspected operation and Trevel Bell was arrested on Tuesday. Bell faces 10 counts of purchase or possession of an animal...
2 bodies found, identities and cause of death under investigation
At this time, the identities and the cause of death are under investigation.
2 dead in reported shooting on Fort Wayne’s northwest side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Police are investigating a reported shooting on Fort Wayne’s northwest side Sunday. According to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), officers responded to the 900 block of Morrow Way around 3 p.m. When officers arrived, they say they located two adults, who were pronounced...
‘Nickel Plate’ Railway Brought The World To South Whitley
SOUTH WHITLEY — A wooden train depot once nestled between Calhoun and State streets marked South Whitley’s connection to the wider world in the late 19th century. When the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, commonly known as the Nickel Plate Road, announced plans in 1881 to construct an east-west rail...
