Fire damages Pike’s Pub on Winchester Road
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A fire that burned overnight Wednesday into Thursday damaged Pike’s Pub on Winchester Road just outside Waynedale. A 21Alive News crew at the scene saw a large plume of smoke from the back of the building around 1 a.m. Thursday. The Southwest Allen County...
AI and April Fools’: Indiana Tech Adds to Pranking Tradition
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Indiana Tech turned to artificial intelligence to keep its tradition of April Fools’ Day pranks alive. In a press release sent out on Wednesday, the university said it became the first in the world to hire an Artificial Intelligence Professor or A.I.P. “Indiana Tech has always been focused on...
Fort Wayne man arrested for alleged child molestation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 58-year-old Fort Wayne man was arrested Friday for allegedly molesting a girl beginning when she was 11 years old. After a joint investigation between the Fort Wayne Police Department and the New Haven Police Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office has formally charged Thomas F....
The Lighthouse to close Glenbrook Mall thrift store, searching for new location
Leaders say the Glenbrook location was originally opened to help manage a growing volume of donated goods
Indiana offering rebates for tornado safe rooms
(WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is accepting applications for rebates on tornado safe rooms, offering homeowners up to $5,000 to install the hardened structures on their property. The department says each year about 800 tornadoes are reported nationwide, causing 80 deaths and 1,500...
🐶 Playful Puppies & a Loving Pit Bull Ready for Adoption in Fort Wayne
Spring has brought some adorable new faces to Humane Fort Wayne! These sweet dogs are ready to find their forever homes — from bouncy Mastiff puppies to a gentle adult Pit Bull who loves attention. Each one has a big heart and even bigger potential to bring joy to your life.
The Rescue Mission raising money for Easter meals
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Easter is only a few days away and there is a chance to support those who might be celebrating alone. The Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne is raising money to make sure everyone has a warm meal on Easter Sunday. For those interested in donating,...
Fort Wayne mother, author turns grief into book for children with autism
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - April is Autism Awareness Month, and one Fort Wayne woman who once faced unimaginable loss is now sharing her story in a new way. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne business owner shares how the Dyer Foundation Grant transformed her journey. Vanessa Hayden hopes to use her children’s...
NIPSCO initiates lockout tactic after USW contract negotiations fall through
The company said that the lockout will "remain in place until the Union agrees to the Company's last, best and final offer and a new agreement is reached."
NWS confirms tornado touched down in Defiance County Tuesday evening
A tornado touched down just southeast of Hicksville in Defiance County Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service bureau in northern Indiana. The tornado has been classified as an EF-1 due to its peak wind speeds of 95 mph. The NWS uses the Enhanced Fujita scale to rate tornadoes, designating them...
