Expert, locals react to Auburn business boom
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - With the recent opening of many Auburn businesses like Dutch Bros. and Sonic, some people may be wondering why so many new businesses are moving to Auburn in the first place. CEO of DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership Collin Bice said a lot of the economic...
Road closures coming to N Clinton St. on Fort Wayne’s north side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - More road closures are coming to Fort Wayne’s north side. According to city officials, Clinton Street will be closed between Wallen Road and Brooks Road beginning on Monday, March 23. They say crews will be completing road improvements. Drivers are asked to detour on...
Purdue Fort Wayne drops fees for Fall 2026 applications
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Purdue University Fort Wayne will waive application fees and enrollment deposits for domestic undergraduate students applying for Fall 2026 starting March 17. The initiative eliminates the standard $30 application fee and the $50 enrollment deposit. "By waiving these fees, we are opening...
Attempted murder suspect takes plea deal that calls for no more than 6 years...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man who allegedly admitted to shooting his ex-girlfriend last year took a plea deal Wednesday that calls for him to spend no more than six years in prison. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne man allegedly admitted to shooting at ex-girlfriend in July. Davonte...
‘The Outsiders’ star pushes literacy at Homestead
With the ever-changing and ever-evolving world, one thing is a constant: the S.E. Hinton cult classic novel The Outsiders will always be relevant to teenagers. No matter what side of the tracks you’re from, The Outsiders has universal themes with which anyone can identify. Personally, I feel it has...
COURT DOCS: Tuesday shooting tied to dispute over diamond bracelet
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Tuesday shooting involving a 19-year-old suspect seems to be tied to a dispute over a diamond bracelet that turned into a car chase. BACKGROUND: 19-year-old arrested after man arrives at Fort Wayne hospital with gunshot wound. Kyzier Powell was formally charged with battery and...
This Whimsical Indiana Restaurant Is So Quirky, Your Whole Family Will Absolutely Love It
Sometimes the best adventures are hiding in the most unexpected places, and Decatur, Indiana has a secret that’s equal parts delicious and delightfully bizarre. Famous Monster Pizza isn’t just serving up pies in this charming northeast Indiana town, it’s serving up an entire experience that’ll make you wonder why...
Homestead senior Myah Epps recovering after crash with support from family friend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An 18-year-old Fort Wayne woman is recovering after a crash last week left her with spinal fractures and required an airlift to an Indianapolis hospital. Myah Epps was traveling west on West Jefferson Boulevard on Friday morning when she was involved in a crash at...
Human remains found in Spy Run Creek behind Costco confirmed
The Allen County Coroner confirmed human remains were found in Spy Run Creek behind Costco.
Fort Wayne man charged with child molesting after victim runs away
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 36-year-old Fort Wayne man is facing several felony charges, including a half-dozen counts of child molesting, after the alleged victim was reported missing after running away. Gustavo Polanco-Hernandez is charged with six counts of child molesting, along with two other lower-level...
