Controlled burn at Eagle Marsh sends thick smoke across area
The post explains that the burning of dry brush is to manage plant species on the Eagle Marsh preserves.
As Temperatures Drop – Auto Thefts Heat Up
FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) As temperatures drop, many drivers warm up their vehicles before leaving home. But leaving a car running and unattended can put you at serious risk. Police warn that thieves often watch for cars left idling, and it only takes seconds for a vehicle to be stolen. Drivers should never leave keys...
Man sentenced to five years for 2022 hit and run incident in Fort Wayne
An Allen County judge sentenced an Ossian man on Monday, more than three years after being arrested in a hit and run case that left another driver injured.
Fort Wayne residents encouraged to clear leaves from roads ahead of rain
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne City Utilities Department is asking residents to keep raked leaves out of streets to help prevent street flooding ahead of forecasted rain. A spokesperson for the department says when rain washes leaves into storm drains, they often block water flow and cause...
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announces tour date in Summit City
On Monday, Weird Al, the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, announced the next chapter of the BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour.
Police Respond To Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Hanna Street in South Bend was closed last night as police and EMS responded to an incident. Reports say a call came in, reporting a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was originally reported to be in serious condition, though...
Fort Wayne Fire Department extinguishes intentionally set house fire
FWFD determined the cause of the fire to be incendiary, meaning that a device or object designed to start a fire was left inside the house.
FWPD Victim Assistance program responds to new study showing a rise in violence against...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new study revealed that nearly 40% of women in Fort Wayne and Allen County have experienced sexual or domestic violence. The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Victim Assistance program helps people involved in domestic violence cases. Director Kristy Lindeman says the rising numbers are...
Mattel toy dinosaur named after Purdue Fort Wayne professor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - James Farlow said his love for dinosaurs began when he was 5 years old, while watching an episode of “The Mickey Mouse Club.”. The main focus of Farlow’s research is dinosaur footprints. “A skeleton is a corpse, but a footprint, a sequence of...
End of an Era: Beloved Local Eatery, Pint & Slice, Set to Close Doors
In a recent announcement, Pint & Slice, a popular local eatery, has confirmed that they will be closing their doors for good on December 31st. The news was shared on their Facebook page, where they cited rising food and material costs as the primary reason for their inability to continue operations. The closure of...
