Fort Wayne Lyft driver accused of raping passenger takes plea deal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 41-year-old Fort Wayne Lyft driver accused of raping a passenger took a plea deal Friday. BACKGROUND: Lyft driver accused of raping passenger arrested | Fort Wayne Lyft driver accused of raping passenger allegedly admitted to touching her. Abdul Rahim Nordin, 40, was initially charged...
ISP responding to multi-vehicle crash on I-69 in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An Indiana State Police (ISP) spokesperson says a multi-vehicle crash has slowed traffic on northbound I-69 in Fort Wayne on Friday afternoon. Police say the crash happened around noon in the northbound lanes of the interstate near the Goshen Road/309 Exit. A semi, a utility...
South Side High School students stage ICE protest and walkout
South Side High students protest ICE during school walkout. South Side High School students took a stand by walking out of class to protest ICE's presence in Indiana, aiming for a community free from fear.
Indiana and Ohio Snow Band Intensifies Near Fort Wayne Toward Columbus, With 1-Inch-Per-Hour Rates...
UNITED STATES — A strengthening snow band is taking shape across the Midwest this morning, with radar showing heavier returns lining up from northern Indiana near Fort Wayne east-southeast into central Ohio toward Columbus. Forecasters tracking the band say it appears to be aligning well with last evening’s model...
Liquor license reform might be what Fort Wayne’s food scene needs
An important – albeit niche and confusing – subject captured our attention at City Council last week: liquor licenses and how reforming them might boost Fort Wayne's small businesses. For a little background: Fort Wayne has an amazing local food scene that contributes significantly to the city’s tourism...
Nationwide recall on Chips Ahoy! expanded
A previously issued nationwide recall on Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie is now being expanded.
FWACC ‘Angel Fund’ helps heal injured, underweight dog
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A rescued dog is now available for adoption, thanks to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control (FWACC). Staff say it was all made possible by the animal shelter’s Angel Fund, which provides emergency care for animals who come in sick, hurt, or in poor condition, and relies on donations from you.
8 Indiana Hot Dog Spots That Prove Simple Food Can Still Be Exciting
Indiana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of culinary adventures, but the state’s vibrant hot dog scene will change that perception. From classic styles to innovative flavors, Hoosier hot dog joints bring something unique to the table. Here are 8 must-visit spots...
A Grandfather’s Final Act of Kindness Ends in Tragedy in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis family is mourning the loss of a man they describe as the heart of their family, after his life was taken during what they say was a simple act of compassion. According to 21 Alive, William Palmer was found shot just before 2:30...
Fort Wayne woman bombarded with threatening, fraudulent messages
She says she also received a threatening video and three images of dead people.
