Braun’s ban on SNAP for soda got attention. But people could lose benefits altogether,...
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun 's recent flurry of new executive orders aimed at reforming food stamp benefits mostly attracted headlines for his plan to ban people from using their SNAP benefits to purchase soda and candy . But experts who study SNAP said some of Braun's executive orders that are getting less attention -...
Thousands of Hoosiers could be kicked off Medicaid in bill heading to Gov. Mike...
Thousands of Hoosiers could lose access to Medicaid under the contentious priority bill Indiana lawmakers sent Gov. Mike Braun's desk, which calls for more stringent eligibility checks, work requirements and limits on enrollment. The Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 2 by a 37-10 vote Thursday, though in some...
Portion of South Harrison to close for trail work in downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) -The City of Fort Wayne will close a portion of South Harrison Street on Friday. On Friday, April 18, South Harrison Street will be closed between West Main and West Wayne Streets. The road will remain closed through Friday, April 25. Officials with the Public Works...
FSU lecturer finds broken doors in building after 2-hour shooting lockdown
Busted doors and debris were what a lecturer at Florida State University found after being locked down for hours during Thursday's mass shooting.
The Italian Connection opens doors again after weeks of renovation
New updates are throughout their kitchen, including new flooring, washable walls and ceilings, and a new electrical system.
Northern Indiana Weather Alert: Spring Storms to Hit Fort Wayne by Friday Night With...
Fort Wayne, IN – Spring storms are expected to roll through northeast Indiana beginning Friday evening, bringing strong gusts, scattered thunderstorms, and travel concerns through Easter Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, rain and thunderstorms are likely after 5 p.m. Friday, with gusts reaching 35...
FWPD: 2 teens, 1 adult in police custody after armed robbery on city’s southeast...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Two teenagers and one adult are in police custody after an armed robbery on Fort Wayne’s southeast side Thursday. According to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), officers were dispatched to the area of South Anthony Boulevard and East Tillman Road around 2:45 p.m. on reports of an...
Windy, warmer Friday, tracking storms
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) —Friday is a windy and much warmer day. Be sure all outdoor items are secure. Expect sustained wind speeds out of the southwest between 20 and 30 mph, gusting up to 40 mph. This helps to push highs into the upper 70s and possibly the...
FWFD and West Central Fire District talk procedures after rescuing man from pit
The rescue was a result of organized teamwork and communication, according to FWFD Assistant Chief of Special Operations Tim Maloney.
Firefighters and EMS reflect on team effort to save man from being crushed
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – Last Friday morning shortly after 11 a.m, a man who was covered with dirt following a mudslide in his driveway in the Verona Lakes area, according to the West Central Fire Department who were on scene in about 5 minutes time, after the call.