Fort Wayne IN

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man was arrested on drug charges after law enforcement conducted a traffic stop in Warsaw. Heaven Devine Parker, 21, Fort Wayne, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug with enhancing circumstances, a level 5 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of...

Authorities in Indiana have rescued 22 dogs from what they believe were illegal dogfighting operations in Fort Wayne. According to a news release from Humane World for Animals, police executed search and seizure warrants at two Fort Wayne properties around 2 p.m. local time on July 29. The organization coordinated...

UPDATE (August 3, 2025):. The Fort Wayne Police Department issued an update on Friday about a disturbing case. The FWPD said two more men were arrested in connection with a dog-fighting ring. The following update was released:. On Friday, 1 August 2025, members of the Fort Wayne Police, Vice and...

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An event held in Hoagland Sunday is celebrating a Fort Wayne girl’s third birthday and two years of being cancer-free while raising funds for her ongoing medical costs and needs as a visually impaired child. At just 2 months old, Eliana Carmona was diagnosed...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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