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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The new donut and ice cream shop in southwest Fort Wayne, Chillz, has almost finished its first week of business with lines out the door. “How we describe it to people is think cake and ice cream, but with a twist,” he said. “We make it from scratch right here. […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Thousands of people are trying “Dry January” this month, and a local business is making the alcohol-free challenge easier and more enjoyable. Crystal Vann Wallstrom opened Swizzle two years ago as Fort Wayne’s first alcohol-free bottle shop. The shelves are stocked with everything from craft...

A Fort Wayne man was arrested after a police chase on New Year’s Eve in Steuben County. An Indiana State Police trooper was on I-69 just before 9:30 a.m. and saw a car going 35 miles per hour over the speed limit. Police say 21-year-old Dakota Carter refused to...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — As the new year kicks off, homebuyers looking for “character” in 2026 might want to set their sights on Northeast Indiana. According to a new study by residential protection experts at ProGuard, Fort Wayne has cracked the top ten list of U.S. cities with the highest concentration of historic homes...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Lots of people ring in the New Year by watching the ball drop at midnight. For some, staying up that late isn’t always easy. On Wednesday, families found a way to celebrate early without losing any of the fun. Instead of counting down to...

The Allen County Public Library hosted a “countdown to noon” for kids today to offer a family-appropriate option for participating in a new year’s celebration – while still making it to bedtime. Kids inside the main branch of the ACPL filled the children’s section as they...

(FORT WAYNE, IN) – As students across Allen County gear up for winter break, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is rolling out a full slate of free activities designed to keep kids, teens, and families entertained while school is out. During Winter Break, families can explore a wide range of programs tailored to...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Despite the cold start to 2026, we will be on a gradual warmup over the next few days. Highs will stay in the upper 20s for today and tomorrow, as we return to the 30s over the weekend. Partly to mostly cloudy skies will be the theme of the next 5-6 days.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The snow has moved out of our area, but has left some slick spots on less traveled roads. So, as you head out on Thursday morning, drive carefully. Overall, though, weather through the first days of 2026 will be calmer. We’ve also seen some cooler...

WOODBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - Woodburn City Hall is temporarily closed due to an ongoing staffing transition in the Deputy Clerk position. The City announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday that the closure would go into effect on Thursday, Jan. 1. On Thursday, the City shared an update noting the...