First Alert Forecast: Gusty today, First Alert Weather Day Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Major changes to the forecast today as a cold front crossed overnight. Temperatures have dropped by 10-15 degrees since this time yesterday, and wind gusts have picked up as high as 50mph this afternoon. A few lake effect snow showers are possible through Black Friday with the most likely...
Parkview Health Executive Is Selected As Inspiring Leader
FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health Chief Administrative Officer Dena Jacquay has been selected to the 2025 Inspiring Leaders list by Inspiring Workplaces Group. The Inspiring Leaders Awards celebrate leaders who go above and beyond to create positive impact for their people and their organizations alike. Complementing the...
Night of Lights 2025: What to know before you go
Night of Lights 2025 will take place on Wednesday, November 26.
Night of Lights drone show canceled due to wind concerns
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The drone show featured in the annual HolidayFest: Night of Lights has been canceled due to weather concerns. According to a statement sent to WANE 15 from Downtown Fort Wayne’s Director of Operations, Frank Howard, the Holiday Drone Show will not be featured at Night of Lights on Wednesday....
Silver Alert canceled for missing Grabill woman
Hough is described as a 5-foot-1-inch 180-pound woman with brown hair and brown eyes.
First Alert Forecast: Active pattern ahead… tracking strong winds & snow chances
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - As a colder trend sets in, travel conditions could become dicey at times over the next week. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Saturday due to the potential for regional travel impacts due to snow. Have an umbrella ready early this morning,...
A Family Affair: Volunteers at St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen prepare to serve Thanksgiving meals
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Volunteers at the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen are preparing to serve more than 1500 meals on Thursday for Thanksgiving. The soup kitchen at St. Mary’s Catholic Church serves meals 7 days a week, adding up to more than 300,000 meals per year. Hal...
Fort Wayne, nonprofits team up to provide emergency shelters for winter
The plan is the first of its kind to provide 24/7 access to warm and safe housing for Fort Wayne families in need.
85-year-old Auburn man ID’d as person killed in weekend S.R. 1 crash
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - An 85-year-old Auburn man has been identified as the person killed in a weekend crash on State Road 1. REPORT: 1 dead, 2 in critical condition after crash in northeast Allen County | Story continues after previous coverage. Jimmie Joe Miller died at the scene....
Gas leak diverts traffic on Lafayette Street
The affected portion of Lafayette Street is estimated to be closed for six hours.

















