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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is celebrating its Class of 2026 graduates. Littles and Bigs gathered at Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday to be recognized for their high school accomplishments, as well as their ambitious futures ahead. The ceremony included guest motivational speak

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne death doula’s yearslong battle with Indiana officials over her practice is wrapping up after reaching a mutual agreement that includes her receiving $250,000. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne ‘death doula’ forced to close business, suing Indiana AG’s office. The lawsuit...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne says it has again received reports of a Neighborhood Code Compliance impersonator. The office sent out a warning on Thursday, reminding residents that Neighborhood Code officers do not complete unannounced interior inspections. A similar warning was also sent out in...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Vera Bradley released its financial report for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2027. CEO Ian Bickley says the company posted its first quarter of overall revenue growth in nearly five years. According to Bickley, the success shows that Project Sunshine, a turnaround plan...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A local self-defense instructor says proper training and safe handling habits can make all the difference when it comes to preventing accidental shootings. First Shield Defense founder Kyle Rogers says many accidental discharges happen when someone unknowingly places their finger too close to

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) - A new coffee shop opened in Huntington Saturday with a focus on creating community for families. Owner Ally Youngblood opened The Coffee Club, a business that combines coffee service with a kids’ play area. “I’ve heard over and over again like once you have kids,...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A Fort Wayne man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after admitting to illegally possessing a firearm despite prior felony and domestic violence convictions. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana, 39-year-old Kenneth Porter was sentenced Ma

Several lines of storms are expected to move through the area tonight through Friday. Some storms will be capable of damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes.

The Fort Wayne Police Department has blocked off a section of a Fort Wayne Apartment complex as part of an apparent attempt to serve a warrant.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - When days get hot and humid like what we experienced on Wednesday, and surely will a few more times this summer air conditioning can be a lifesaver, figuratively and literally. However, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 7,500 occupied households in 21Country don’t...