Terre Haute based Monster Truck ‘Monkey Business’: More than a Truck
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Terre Haute family is making waves in the monster truck industry with their truck Monkey Business. The team debuted the latest body of their truck at the Full Throttle Monster Trucks Mechanical Mayhem event in Fort Wayne on March 7 and 8. The new...
Coroner IDs girl who died in Fort Wayne house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - An 8-year-old girl died in a house fire on Sterling Drive in late February. The Allen County Coroner's Office identified her as Briella Armstrong of Fort Wayne. The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the fire at 2739 Sterling Drive on Feb. 27. Armstrong was...
Murder charge to be dropped if judge accepts deal for 2024 shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man has entered a plea agreement with the contingency that his murder charge would be dropped. 64-year-old Dwayne Sims has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to voluntary manslaughter for his role in a 2024 shooting at a Fort Wayne apartment complex. He was originally charged with murder,...
April 3rd: Reopening of the Veteran Memorial Shrine and Museum
The Veteran National Memorial Shrine and Museum is set to reopen on April 3rd. According to the first vice commander of the museum, Eric Johnson, a section of it has been closed since December for reorganization, giving the museum a "fresh" look. "We spent the last three months reorganizing all...
Movies and TV shows casting in Fort Wayne
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Large potholes prompt road closure east of downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says two large potholes have prompted closures east of downtown Fort Wayne Wednesday morning. According to police, the potholes opened up in the 100 block of N Coliseum Boulevard just south of Lake Avenue. Southbound Coliseum Boulevard is closed...
Restaurants have Easter brunch ready for you
Easter is upon, with families gathering around the dinner table … or going out to grab a bite Sunday, April 5. Among the local restaurants providing a variety of Easter dining options include:. Arbor at The Bradley Hotel, 204 W. Main St., offers an elevated Easter brunch with seasonal...
Allen County EMA warns residents to steer clear of high rivers amid Flood Warning
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Office of Emergency Management is warning residents to stay away from high rivers after heavy rainfall created dangerous conditions across the county. Department director Bernie Beier says to expect rivers in the area to remain high through the weekend, saying no one...
Firearm accidentally goes off in coffee shop bathroom
According to the post, the bullet struck no one, but the man was injured from the shattered porcelain.
Fort Wayne Fire Department promotes 11-year veteran to assistant chief
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department promoted District Chief of EMS Daniel Etzcorn to Assistant Chief of EMS. Etzcorn has been with the department for 11 years. He previously served as a lieutenant in the Operations Division and held several specialized roles, including SCUBA team leader...

















