Brightpoint accepting applications for heating assistance in northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Brightpoint has opened and expanded its Energy Assistance Program (EAP), aimed at helping families manage high energy bills. The one-time annual EAP benefit helps households across northeast Indiana afford winter heating costs. New this year, Brightpoint has expanded the program to now serve...
Driver crashes into utility pole, causing power outage in DeKalb County
A crash caused a power outage in DeKalb County Monday evening and police believe the driver involved may have been drinking.
Downtown Fort Wayne Holiday Window Contest Invites Residents to Enjoy Festive Candy Cane Lane...
Downtown Fort Wayne is holding its annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest. This year’s theme is 'Candy Cane Lane.' The event invites local businesses to decorate their storefronts with peppermint-themed designs. The goal is to create a festive atmosphere in the city center and encourage community participation.
Do it Best to host LBM Pro Sales School with Bradley Hartmann
Do it Best is partnering with industry thought leader Bradley Hartmann to host the LBM Pro Sales School, Dec. 10–12 in Fort Wayne, IN. The course is a masterclass designed to level up pro lumberyard sales teams with the tools they need to succeed, according to Do it Best.
Pocket neighborhoods: Experts weigh in as Fort Wayne eyes zoning amendment
"It's not the park a quarter-mile away. It's a pocket park right outside your door."
Peabody Public Library celebrates 125 years with library card design contest
Those interested in submitting art can do so from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31.
Associated Churches’ Stuff-A-Bus Radiothon kicks off Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For three decades, radio station Classic Hits 101.7 has collected food for local food pantries. This year, leaders with the Associated Churches Food Bank say they’re feeling the strain more than ever. Volunteers are working non-stop, collecting non-perishable food items for the Associated...
Fort Wayne’s Cresse, Hudson picked in MLV draft
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A pair of Fort Wayne natives heard their named called in the 2025 Major League Volleyball draft on Monday afternoon, with Blackhawk Christian graduate Cara Cresse picked in the first round by the Indy Ignite and Bishop Dwenger grad Eva Hudson selected in the third round by the Atlanta Vibe....
Woodburn Missionary Church helping Jamaica after country’s first Category 5 hurricane
WOODBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - The Woodburn Missionary Church is collecting donations to help people affected by Hurricane Melissa, the first Category 5 storm to hit Jamaica. After making landfall in late October, the storm caused more than $45 billion in damage, leaving thousands of people without shelter, food, and water.
“Significant gains”: FWCS gives district progress report, year in review
The presentation given by their Superintendent, Mark Daniel, highlights progress in literacy, attendance, behavior, and the launch of their schools of success program.

















