Movies and TV shows casting in Fort Wayne
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s ‘Primate House’ needs new furnace
ALBION, Ind. (WPTA) - Imagine it’s freezing outside, and your furnace is on its last leg. That’s the reality for monkeys at the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion. Education and Outreach Coordinator Jess Hughes said she and other staff members do everything they can to make sure the animals stay safe and warm. But...
Cindy’s Diner: Fort Wayne institution serves community for 75 years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For more than 75 years, hungry diners have grabbed a seat at a local restaurant known for serving a dish called “garbage.”. Angela Rowedda started what she calls her first “big girl job” at Cindy’s Diner 29 years ago. “I had...
Bluffton Regional Medical Center celebrates 25th anniversary
The initial merger between the two hospitals was described as difficult, as the two rivaled one another.
Indiana–Michigan–Ohio Weather Alert Today: Lake-Effect Snow and Subzero Wind Chills Near Fort Wayne
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indiana – Gray skies hang low as light flakes drift across northern Indiana, brushing windshields and quiet streets. The cold feels immediate, sharp enough to sting ears and fingers within minutes. Light...
Man Fatally Shot Over Gold Coins that Killer Later Tried to Exchange at Pawn...
An Indiana man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the killing of a 67-year-old Fort Wayne resident in a case authorities say involved stolen gold coins. Chavez Gustin, 22, was sentenced Jan. 5 after pleading guilty in December to one count of felony murder. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors...
FWCS says district leaders have ‘no reason to believe’ ICE enforcement rumors are true
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders with Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) sent a letter to families on Wednesday, addressing rumors circulating on social media that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will soon be coming to Fort Wayne schools. The letter says the district recognizes the fear and...
Founder of DeKalb County rescue faces 12 counts of animal cruelty
The rescue and its founder have not directly addressed the investigation.
First Alert Forecast: Chilly morning… but 20s & 30s returning soon
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After several days of virtual learning, students in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio have reason to hope they’ll be heading back to school Thursday morning. While a few delays are in place due to bitter wind chills and some snowy back roads, conditions are improving enough that most...
Fort Wayne shop gives breakdown on silver, gold as prices surge
Since October 2025, the price of precious metals such as silver and gold have rose exponentially.
