Roller Dome North adds more rules after weekend fight involving teens
The fight happened just after the dome closed its doors on Saturday.
Bell Mansion to transition to new ownership under Surack Enterprises
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s historic Bell Mansion is set to change ownership as its owners transition to their next adventure. The iconic Fort Wayne landmark, which was built in 1893, will transition to new ownership under Surack Enterprises, a Facebook post from owner Angie Sturm reads.
Traffic backed up on Clinton Street after crash
A traffic map showed there was a backup throughout the afternoon on South Clinton Street.
Gracefully Gourmet cuts the ribbon on March 3
The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the new Gracefully Gourmet bakery in downtown Huntington on March 3. The new bakery is located at 37 E. Washington Street, formerly Bear & Beak Bakery. Shown in the photo at center cutting the ribbon is Brittany Renkenberger, executive director, Place...
Columbia City Man Arrested For Allegedly Punching Dog
COLUMBIA CITY — A Columbia City man was arrested after a person allegedly saw him punch a dog. Lucas C. Barton, 24, 315 E. Jackson St., Columbia City, is charged with cruelty to an animal, a class A misdemeanor. On Feb. 19, a Columbia City Police officer responded to...
Meteorologist Chad Evans to leave WLFI-TV; last forecast is Friday night
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Longtime WLFI-TV meteorologist Chad Evans is to sign off the local TV airwaves Friday night. "Yes, this is my last night," Evans said Friday afternoon in a text to the Journal & Courier. "I have a couple opportunities with teaching and forecasting that I’ll be announcing on my FB page this...
Avian Flu May Be to Blame for Deaths of Three Indiana Cats
A traveling veterinary clinic that provides low-cost spay and neuter services reports that they believe H5N1, also known as the Avian Flu, may be to blame for the recent deaths of three Indiana cats. Public Vet Serves Indiana, Ohio & California Pet Owners. Public Vet provides mobile veterinary care, serving...
Fort Wayne father sentenced for running over, killing 1-year-old son with SUV
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne father will spend two years in prison for running over and killing his 1-year-old son in 2023. Wayne G. Merritt died on May 9, 2023, after his father, 43-year-old Matthew Merritt ran over the toddler with an SUV. This past May, the father was charged with neglect of a dependent...
This Whiskey Collector Owns More Than 500 Bottles. His Top 5 Might Surprise You
It’s hard to believe that someone with a staggering collection of over 500 whiskeys had never sipped a fine dram until a decade ago, but that’s the surprising truth behind Dave Silbey’s story. Since first learning to savor and enjoy whiskey, Silbey, a 65-year-old hotel management worker, has filled ...
FWPD: Months-long investigation leads to discovery of more than 1,200 grams of fentanyl, five...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After a months-long investigation and a warrant execution Friday, the Fort Wayne Police Department recovered more than 1,200 grams of fentanyl. Police have arrested 33-year-old Jamarcus Waller as a result of the investigation. He has been charged with three counts of dealing in cocaine or a...
