Mayor Tucker To Hold Educational Forum On Immigration
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WOWO) — Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced she will host an educational forum on immigration. The meeting is open to the public and will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Grand Wayne Center, Convention Hall A, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Speakers...
IU Fort Wayne hits record enrollment
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Indiana University Fort Wayne hit record enrollment for its Spring semester. Headcount rose to 1,026 students, with the majority choosing to major in nursing. Deborah Garrison, Vice Chancellor of IU FW, believes that the workforce demand for healthcare professionals in the Northeast Indiana...
Rep. Tony Isa Co-authors Bill to Boost Northeast Indiana Economy with Potential Casino Relocation
In a move aimed at stimulating the local economy in northeast Indiana, State Rep. Tony Isa (R-Angola) has stepped up to the legislative plate to co-author a bill that could shift the state's gaming landscape. According to a recent report, House Bill 1038 has cleared the House and now pushes...
Liquor licenses stir controversy • ICE public meeting this weekend • New deal with...
Craft cocktails aren't the only thing stirring up Fort Wayne's food scene. Last week, the topic of controversial – and costly – liquor licenses caused a ruckus at City Council. We dive into why. In Briefs, we update you on a Fort Wayne businessman detained by ICE last...
10 Indiana All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets Families Can’t Stop Going Back To
When you’re craving seafood and want enough variety to keep the whole family happy, Indiana’s all-you-can-eat buffets deliver exactly what you need. I’ve spent countless evenings exploring these spots, watching kids pile their plates with shrimp while parents savor crab legs and fresh catches. There’s something...
Local family produces igloo from recent snow, cold
A local family is making use of the recent snow and cold weather.
Fort Wayne mother remembered by co-workers, family after fatal apartment fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – More than a week after a fatal apartment fire claimed the life of a young Fort Wayne mother, her community is coming together to remember her vibrant spirit and support the baby boy she left behind. 21-year-old Shaylea Gaona, died from smoke inhalation in the early morning hours of Sunday, […]
Two Indiana Jails Report Inmate Deaths Hours Apart
STATEWIDE — Two inmates died in separate Indiana jails early today. At the Boone County Jail, Brittany Moore of Indianapolis was found unresponsive in a holding cell around 3:20 a.m. She had been booked the night before on charges of resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana. Emergency crews were called,...
Central Carolina Hospital names new chief nursing officer
Mylissa Hess, DNP, a visionary nurse leader and healthcare executive with more than 20 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience, has been named Chief Nursing Officer of Central Carolina Hospital effective Monday, Jan. 26. A native of Decatur, IN, Dr. Hess brings a disciplined, mission-driven leadership...
‘Murder at Mardi’ fundraiser returns to Fort Wayne this month
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Blessings in A Backpack Fort Wayne’s ‘Murder at Mardi’ fundraiser returns to Fort Wayne this month. The masquerade event at the Fairfield will transport one to the sights and sounds of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. It will take place at the venue on February 20 starting at 7 p.m.
