Public Service Credit Union makes Christmas wishes come true during ‘Project Giveback’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A local organization is giving back to the community this weekend. Public Service Credit Union held its ‘Project Giveback’ on Saturday. The annual event invites community members to submit a survey answering the question: ‘What do you most wish for this Christmas?’.
City of Fort Wayne honors late pastor with Memorial Parkway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne is honoring a late pastor. Reverend Ernest K. Starks was honored with a Memorial Parkway on Saturday. A dedication ceremony was held at Greater Mount Ararat Church, where he served for 42 years, in celebration. Congregation members were joined by...
Wreaths Across America ceremony held in Fort Wayne honors local fallen veterans
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An event held in Fort Wayne this weekend is honoring fallen veterans. Community members gathered at Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday for a Wreaths Across America ceremony. The ceremony coincides with National Wreaths Across America Day, an annual observation on the second Saturday of December...
Suspect charged after brief pursuit ends in crash, Fort Wayne police say
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 34-year-old man is facing charges after a brief police pursuit in Fort Wayne ended in a crash Friday morning near The Marketplace of Canterbury. A spokesperson for the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says an officer attempted to stop a man who was speeding in a school zone in front of...
1 in life-threatening condition after crashing into utility pole on Fort Wayne’s east side
The FWPD's Fatal Crash Team is investigating the crash, with assistance from the Air Support Unit, which is documenting the scene from above.
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne receives $1 million grant
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne recently received a $1,000,000 grant. Awarded by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps, the grant will be used to support Camp Potawotami. The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne’s grant is one...
$1.2M Wetlands Conservation Boost from Google
FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Google announced Wednesday that its new Fort Wayne data center is now operational, marking a major milestone just one year after breaking ground. The company detailed a series of energy, water, and workforce initiatives ahead of a community forum scheduled for this evening. The facility is...
Tiny home development moves forward after rezoning approval
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A rezoning approval from Allen County Commissioners is moving a proposed tiny home community one step closer to construction. The developer of the tiny homes, Dwell Well Inc., presented the plans to the commissioners on Friday afternoon. They voted to rezone a one-acre commercial parcel...
Google officials promise more transparency on Fort Wayne data center at public forum; residents...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For the first time since the inception of its data center in the Fort Wayne area, Google officials held a public forum to address residents’ concerns. BACKGROUND: Google announces Fort Wayne data center is operational ahead of Thursday night community forum. During Thursday night’s...
City of Fort Wayne to resume leaf collection
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne will soon resume leaf collection. The service was paused in early December after enough snow accumulated throughout the city to cover leaf piles and bags. Officials say services will resume in the city’s central neighborhoods on Tuesday to complete the...
