Man in life-threatening condition after truck strikes bicyclist in Waynedale’s northside
A bicyclist has life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a pickup truck Wednesday night at the intersection of Bluffton Rd. and Winchester Rd.
“It gave me a second life”: Local man able to get LVAD defunctionalized after...
Over those two years of check-ups and ultrasounds, doctors found that his heart was actually recovering and getting stronger due to the LVAD.
Fort Wayne brewing company faces threat of closing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fortlandia opened its doors six years ago. Now, its owner, Ken Daly, says if business doesn’t pick up significantly, they might have to close their doors soon. It all started with a group of friends who shared one thing in common: their love for...
FWPD honors recruit killed in training exercise in 1987
On Wednesday, the FWPD honored a fallen recruit who died during a training exercise in Michigan on this day in 1987.
Warrant issued for Fort Wayne man accused in 2024 rape
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A warrant has been issued for a 39-year-old Fort Wayne man accused of raping a woman in 2024. Alex Lenier Moore is charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual battery. The charges carry a potential prison sentence of more than 50 years in prison.
Multiple crashes reported along I-69 in Auburn Tuesday during icy road conditions
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - DeKalb County dispatchers say multiple accidents were reported along I-69 in Auburn this morning as drivers navigate icy roads. A spokesperson for the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says two people were hurt in a crash around 7 a.m. Tuesday in the northbound lanes of I-69, at mile marker...
Crash cleared after causing backup in SW Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A crash was causing traffic delays Tuesday night in Southwest Fort Wayne. A public safety alert was issued, indicating that the Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating and for people to avoid the area of Illinois Road, east of Scott Road, for the next few hours. Dispatch confirms to...
Miami Tribe: land will ‘never be used for gaming’
The 8,000-foot community center was described as a tribal meeting place for traditional food and language initiatives.
Hearing scheduled for public to comment on Fort Wayne’s proposed water rate hike
The City of Fort Wayne wants to charge more for the water used by its residents, but any rate hike must be approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). That approval process involves letting the public weigh in on the rate increase.
Winter weather scares Christmas tree sales
Winter weather scares Christmas tree sales First at 5.
