Friends at Humane Fort Wayne celebrate 3,000th adoption
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Friends at Humane Fort Wayne celebrated their 3,000th adoption over the holiday. A line was waiting outside of the door before 7 a.m. as the shelter welcomed a new litter of Great Dane/Mastiff puppies. All four three-month-old puppies went to their forever homes on...
I-69 Weather Alert Near Fort Wayne: Rain-to-Snow Shift and Wind Gusts Impact Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indiana – Damp roads and low clouds set a muted tone across northern Indiana early, but a sharper winter turn is already lining up. What starts with fog and rain evolves into snow showers and gusty winds,...
First Alert Forecast: Rain for part of the weekend. Cold end to 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - If you’re thinking about outdoor plans this weekend, timing is everything. Saturday is your window of opportunity because Sunday will bring widespread rain that could derail activities. Saturday morning will start chilly with temperatures in the mid-30s and patchy fog possible in some...
Homestead boys, DeKalb girls win in holiday hoops
Homestead boys and DeKalb girls each earned a win during Friday's slate of holiday hoops around northeast Indiana.
Fort Wayne plans major Goshen Road upgrades, roundabout included
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne is planning major upgrades on Goshen Road between Cambridge Boulevard and West Coliseum Boulevard. The project will feature roadway widening, new pedestrian facilities, and a roundabout to improve traffic flow to the popular northwest roadway. The upgrades will include pedestrian...
Sunday Severe Threat Across Portions of Midwest & Midsouth
A cold front will move through portions of the Midwest & Midsouth, interacting with a moist airmass. This front will tap into warm air with dew points in the 50s and 60s. This combination will bring a threat for isolated severe storms on Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Damaging winds will be the primary...
Affordable towns families are moving to for a 2026 reset
These towns are presented as case studies of affordability and lifestyle, not promises. For each location, we rely on published home-value data and a few verifiable community anchors, such as parks, trails, and major public institutions. The goal is to help families double-check their cost expectations, then research...
Full Episode: December 25, 2025
On today’s show, we are in the giving spirit as we surprise the winner of our Gift of Mobility Giveaway with a new mobility scooter from Mobility Plus Columbia City. Then, it’s Mental Health Matters with Viking Psychiatry as we discuss the recent approval for Deep TMS treatment to be used on adolescents.
First Alert Forecast: Mild weekend… but winter returns by Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Your weekend is shaping up to be mild and wet, but don’t get too comfortable. Another drop is heading your way early next week. Expect scattered, light rain throughout today as a system moves through the region. Highs will reach around 54 degrees — well above normal for late December.
Pepper & Spice Jamaican Restaurant serves free meals on Christmas Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For staff at Pepper & Spice Jamaican Restaurant, giving back to the community has become a habit. The restaurant has served free meals to the community on Thanksgiving and Christmas the past few years. Owner Emilio Thompson has also been collecting and sending donations to...

















