Fort Wayne shooting suspect caught; dispute over bracelet
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Fort Wayne police arrested a 19-year-old man Tuesday after another man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Police say the shooting happened over a bracelet. Officers arrested Kyzier Powell in the 4000 block of Robinwood Drive. The victim had given...
Fort Wayne man wanted for child molesting arrested
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 39-year-old Fort Wayne man wanted for child molesting was arrested Wednesday. BACKGROUND: Warrant issued for Fort Wayne man accused of molesting girl for several years. A warrant was issued for Jimmy Bonilla last month after he was charged with three counts of child molesting...
Human remains found in Spy Run Creek behind Costco confirmed
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Allen County Coroner confirmed human remains were found in Spy Run Creek behind Costco. A fisherman discovered the skeleton this past weekend. The coroner said some soft tissue is still intact, and the remains have been in the creek since late summer or early fall of 2025.
Semi rollover shuts down US 33 just north of Churubusco
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is responding to a semi rollover crash on US 33 just north of Churubusco Friday morning. The crash happened at US 33 and 650 E around 8:30 a.m. Police say the road is closed at the crash scene. According...
Saint Patrick’s Day in Fort Wayne
Many people came out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, with many festivities happening tonight.
Parkview volunteer honored for 50 years of service
Thursday, Joan LeGrand was honored for her volunteer work with a special award during Parkview Health's Volunteer Listening Tour.
Rezoning approved for proposed housing development near Fort Wayne airport
The Communities of Calusa would be comprised of 689 units just off Coverdale Road between Ferguson and Winters roads.
Application approved for new Fort Wayne charter school that drew community debate
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The University of Southern Indiana (USI) has approved the application for a new charter school in Fort Wayne that has drawn opposition from the community. USI approved Williams Arts and Technology Academy’s (WATA) application on Wednesday, allowing a three-year term for the charter school...
Free meal giveaway at Bravas aims to boost local farms
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Nourishing Our Neighbors is hosting a free meal giveaway on March 23. The event starts at 4 p.m. at Bravas and will continue until 300 meals are given away. Country Gardens near Aboite is partnering with the organization for the giveaway. Event organizer Katie...
Decatur mayor tells of choking incident
Decatur Mayor Dan Rickord believes everyone, young and old, should learn the Heimlich maneuver. Stands to reason since since the maneuver may well have saved his life!. “I was in a restaurant recently when I had a full-fledged choking incident, it was serious,” he told people at Tuesday night’s city council meeting...

















