Local church celebrates Easter holiday with gas giveaway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne organization is giving back to the community as gas prices rise across the United States. From 2 to 4 p.m., Venture Christian Church was at the Coldwater Road Lassus, providing families $20 in free gas. The giveaway was first-come, first-served, supporting 125...
🐶 Playful, Gentle & Loyal Dogs Ready for Adoption in Fort Wayne
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Fort Wayne has some wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes — from gentle giants to tiny lap lovers. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.
Return of National Print to Artlink, Nothing is Something makes debut
46th National Print and Nothing is Something run through April 26.
Goodwill Enhances Community Safety with AED Installations
Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana is strengthening its commitment to community health and safety by working with the American Heart Association, resulting in the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) across its retail locations. Through grant funding provided in collaboration with the Heart...
Little River Wetlands Project Issues Position Statement On Proposed Quarry
FORT WAYNE – The Little River Wetlands Project is a nonprofit land trust with a mission “to restore and protect wetlands in the historic watersheds associated with the Little River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems.”. The group...
Car fire causes lane closure on I-69 southbound
A car fire has caused lane closures on a stretch of southbound I-69 on Sunday.
New restaurant brings halal chicken to Fort Wayne’s southwest side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new Halal restaurant is now open in Fort Wayne. Chicking is holding its grand opening on Saturday, welcoming customers into its 1357 West Hamilton Road South location. From 1 to 8 p.m., the restaurant will be serving halal fried and grilled chicken as well...
1 dead after single-vehicle crash in DeKalb Co.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash in Garrett on Sunday. According to the office, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of County Road 52 around 7 a.m. A preliminary investigation indicates that an SUV was eastbound when it went...
Jars Of Love Peanut Butter Drive Sets New Record For 2nd Straight Year
FORT WAYNE – To help address hunger in the community, Lutheran Health Network and community team members collected 11,972 jars of peanut and other nut butter for six area food banks. This year's total breaks the network’s previous record collected in 2025, which was 5,984 jars. Peanut butter...
Piere’s Entertainment Center rebrands
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A Fort Wayne venue long known as Piere’s Entertainment Center is now operating under a different name. The northeast side venue, which consists of a bar, club and stages for concerts and nighttime events, is now called Century Music Hall. The signage outside the St. Joe Road building was...
