Fort Wayne IN

Mayor Sharon Tucker shared her first State of the City address, celebrating Fort Wayne’s progress and outlining plans for 2026. Key points included:. Public safety: Overall crime down 13.6%, violent crime down 14.7%, and a 97% homicide clearance rate. Police and fire departments are adding new recruits and technology...

While Shawn Williams was found guilty by a jury, his accomplice pleaded guilty.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - In the middle of downtown Fort Wayne stands the iconic Powers Hamburgers: a Summit City staple since 1940. But, it’s not looking like its usual self. Someone knocked out two windows sometime overnight. It’s not something General Manager Benjamin Compton wanted to see.

The case is under investigation by the DPD and the Adams County Coroner's Office.

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, a fourth-generation family business and one of the top egg producers in the U.S., celebrated its new egg processing plant in Kendallville, Ind., which will begin processing eggs this month. Company officials and local leaders gathered at the site March 12 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 16-year-old Fort Wayne boy was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison for shooting a 7-year-old last year. BACKGROUND: Seven-year-old shot multiple times while sleeping, FWPD says | 15-year-old arrested in connection with 7-year-old being shot in his Fort Wayne home. Chandrai Dashawn-Jerry...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 21-year-old Fort Wayne woman sentenced Monday will spend no time in prison for her role in trafficking a missing Northeast Indiana girl. COURT DOCS: Two Fort Wayne women accused of trafficking missing northeast Indiana girl. Earlier this month, Harley Cooley pleaded guilty to child...

NORTHEAST INDIANA (WPTA) - Gas prices are taking yet another jump in northeast Indiana as the Iran conflict continues. Last week, gas prices nationwide reached the highest cost in three years, at $3.72 per gallon. Prices continue to rise, and as of Monday, AAA reports that the national average is now up to $3.96.

MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The #8 Indiana Tech women's lacrosse team won their fourth straight game on Saturday morning after defeating Bethel University 18-5 on the road. The Warriors would get off to a flying start with four goals between the 12:15 and 10:02 mark of the first quarter, propelling them to a 7-2 lead through...

The change to a section of Leesburg Road will be commemorated Monday.