Madonna Falls at Indiana Tech
FORT WAYNE, IN -- Madonna University built a double-digit lead behind a blistering shooting display but could not withstand a second-half surge, falling 102-93 to Indiana Tech on Saturday afternoon at the Schaefer Center. The Crusaders led 46-38 at the half and were still in front early in the second half before the...
VIDEO: Crash sends SUV into Pepsi truck, knocking over gas pump in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says no life-threatening injuries were reported after a crash at a gas station along Lafayette Street on Tuesday morning. Police say the crash happened around 8 a.m. at the Marathon gas station at Clinton and Lafayette Streets. A pickup...
Indiana DNR asking for help stopping spotted lanternfly invasion before they hatch for the...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking for residents’ help in curbing the number of spotted lanternflies before the insects hatch this year. Spotted lanternflies have been seen in several counties in Northeast Indiana, with Huntington County reporting the most in one area...
Warrant issued for Fort Wayne man accused of molesting girl for several years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 39-year-old Fort Wayne man is wanted for allegedly molesting a girl for several years, beginning when she was 9 years old. A warrant for Jimmy Bonilla was issued on Tuesday. He is charged with three counts of child molesting and one count of dissemination of matter harmful to minors.
Ohio based convenience store chain Ridis expands to Fort Wayne with acquisition of McIntosh...
A fuel delivery and convenience store chain founded in Fort Wayne more than 70 years ago has been sold to an Ohio based company.
Crashes cause traffic jam on I-69 in northwest Fort Wayne
There was a collision around 4 p.m. near the Goshen Road exit.
Fort Wayne magic shop continues family tradition after nearly 8 decades
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Nearly eight decades after opening, owners of a downtown Fort Wayne magic shop continue to serve customers with what they call “funny, goofy crap.”. Dick Stoner and his parents, Albert and Lynda Stoner, opened Stoner’s Magic Shop in 1949 at the corner of Main...
Praying Wives & Mothers Ministries supports women with their “Now What” Conference
Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams visits Praying Wives & Mothers Ministries and speaks with Gina Burns, the organization’s founder, to learn how the organization supports women and their upcoming “Now What” Women’s Conference. The conference takes place on March 14th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at New Hope Christian...
DNR warns of thin ice dangers as temperatures warm
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are warning residents to watch out for thin ice as temperatures warm up. Conservation officers tell 21Alive that if people are not careful, they could find themselves in a very dangerous situation. Ice safety requires proper...
WOWO EXCLUSIVE – Rep. Bob Morris talks Fire Safety with KB
FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) State Rep. Bob Morris joined Fort Wayne’s Morning News to discuss the heightened fire risks that accompany winter weather and the financial outlook for local fire districts across northeast Indiana. Host Kayla Blakeslee opened the conversation by noting that space heaters, fireplaces,...

















