Antique Automobile Club of America brings vintage vehicles to ‘Home Of The Classics’
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - An array of antique automobiles was on display in the ‘Home Of The Classics’ this week. The Antique Automobile Club of America held its Central Spring Nationals in DeKalb County. The event, which began on July 2, has brought classic cars to Garrett...
Fourth of July events happening around Fort Wayne
Enjoy your day off by supporting your community and having fun in the Fort!
4th on 3rd spurs hot night in Decatur
It may have only been the 3rd of July and not the 4th. And it may have been hotter than a … uh … firecracker. But, no matter, several thousand folks came out to party on Riverside Center’s parking lot Thursday, and all across Decatur front yards, back yards, parking lots and many other open spaces were filled with...
One person arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — A 57-year-old Fort Wayne man has been arrested following a three-month investigation conducted by the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Vice & Narcotics Division. Darrell C. Littlejohn was taken into custody after officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of Park Avenue on the city’s...
The Elevated Collective to open July 11
The Elevated Collective (EC) will be opening for business in downtown Huntington on Friday, July 11 with an official ribbon cutting by the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce at 11 a.m. The new store is located at 419 N. Jefferson Street. The store is owned and operated by Ashley Miller.
Christian Motorcyclists Association honors veterans with “Freedom Flight”
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Every Fourth of July, the Christian Motorcyclists Association releases a dove as a symbol of freedom. But the ceremony didn’t always feature a dove ... “We released helium balloons, but then when I got home I checked ... how it wasn’t right for our...
Big Fort Fest comes to Fort Wayne next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A brand new festival is coming to Fort Wayne, and it’s less than a week away. Event organizers Jes and Jake Farris joined WANE 15 to talk about everything happening at the first-ever Big Fort Fest. The festival will be held at Headwaters Park from July 10 to 12 and […]
Parkview Health, Anthem Insurance buy more time to negotiate
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Five years after going down to the wire in contract negotiations, Parkview Health and insurer Anthem announced Thursday they would extend their current coverage agreement through August 16 to buy more time to reach a long-term deal. The current agreement was set to expire at the end of July,...
Fireworks stores see big business boom on the Fourth of July
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – While many families spend the Fourth of July lighting up the sky, fireworks stores across the area are working around the clock to keep up with the demand. At Pyromaniac Fireworks, a year round shop in Fort Wayne, the Independence Day rush is the biggest of the year. Staff say […]
4 teens injured in downtown Fort Wayne shooting, one life-threatening
Four teens were shot downtown Fort Wayne on July, 5 just after midnight.