The party doesn’t stop on the 4th, America’s Family Picnic takes place July 5
America's Family Picnic will take place on Sunday, July 5.
World’s tallest sunflower documentary to premiere at Indy Shorts film festival
The Summit City made national headlines last year after Fort Wayne's own, Alex Babich, completed his ambitious goal of growing the world's tallest sunflower.
Fort Wayne, Allen County offices to close in recognition of 4th of July
(WPTA) - On Saturday, July 4, the United States will celebrate its 250th year of independence. In recognition of the holiday, Fort Wayne and Allen County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. City officials note that garbage and recycling will continue to be collected as scheduled for the...
Fort Wayne Philharmonic calling on community as music director search narrows to six finalists
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Philharmonic has narrowed its search for a new music director to six finalists, and community members will have a role in choosing who gets the job. Two hundred conductors from across the globe competed for the position. The field has since been...
A Second Chance for Jasper Rubber
A Fort Wayne-based company is asking a federal bankruptcy court to approve its purchase of Jasper Rubber from First Brands Group, according to documents filed this week. As reported by WITZ last week, former Jasper Rubber owner First Brands is now in bankruptcy litigation as their former executives face multiple counts
Man fatally shot on Fort Wayne’s southeast side
A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Fort Wayne's southeast side.
WOWO Selects Northeast Indiana Base Community Council as 79th Annual Penny Pitch Recipient
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): WOWO is proud to announce the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council (NIBCC) as the recipient of the 79th Annual Penny Pitch campaign. For nearly eight decades, Penny Pitch has helped local nonprofit organizations make a lasting impact throughout Northeast Indiana. This year, the tradition co
PHOTOS: Patriotic fire hydrants in Warren signal festival’s crossover with America’s 250th
The town of Warren is preparing for the Salamonie Summer Festival and America's 250th.
2 people badly hurt after crash in southeast Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Police are responding to a critical crash in southeast Fort Wayne on Friday afternoon. Dispatchers confirm two people were injured in the crash near the intersection of Hessen Cassel Road and East Maple Grove Avenue. One is in critical condition, and the other is in...
Fort Wayne woman takes plea deal in child molesting case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 26-year-old Fort Wayne woman accused of molesting a teen girl has taken a plea agreement. BACKGROUND: Warrant issued for Fort Wayne woman charged with child molesting | Fort Wayne woman wanted for child molesting booked into Allen County Jail. Dakota Kremer was initially charged...
