Teen boat racer recounts Lake Clare crash, rescue
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) - At Lake Clare, the waters are normally full of racing and competition, but last Saturday, that all changed when a rescue happened. Once a year, boat racers from across the country come to this lake to compete. Even at 18 years old, Brayden Block from Evansville...
Newly launched Fort Wayne Music Office aims to make the city a music destination
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In an effort to continue to draw tourism to the Summit City, the City of Fort Wayne, in partnership with local venues and music industry entities, has formed the Fort Wayne Music Office. The city kicked off the announcement Thursday afternoon with, fittingly, a...
Butler breaks ground on new ballroom
As an ongoing part of the Butler Gateway Project, ground was broken to start construction for a new event venue on June 4, 2026. The Allen Whitehall Clowes Ballroom is slated to hold 1,400 people for a variety of recitals, receptions and performances. This project follows a 2024 announcement, which...
Dyer Family Foundation awards grants to 25 local Black-owned businesses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Dyer Family Foundation awarded grants to 25 local Black-owned businesses on Thursday. Jack and Tammy Dyer, Dyer Family Foundation representatives, and community leaders gathered at the Clyde Theatre to celebrate. It is the third year the organization has offered the program. This year, the
Fort Wayne Firestorm Over Plan For Downtown Homeless Hub
The public comment period at Tuesday night’s Fort Wayne City Council meeting felt more like a neighborhood summit. For nearly two hours, about 70 residents, business owners and church leaders stepped to the mic to argue over whether 333 E. Washington Blvd. should become the city’s new downtown homeless services hub, kn
“Pizza Hut Classic”: Local franchises are bringing back 90’s nostalgia
Two Fort Wayne Pizza Huts are among the locations that have been outfitted to better resemble the restaurant's classic 20th-century style.
Whitko Recognizes Milestones in Education
SOUTH WHITLEY – In August 1996, two young teachers started their Whitko careers at the middle school. Rochelle Leininger taught math there for many years and Laura Thong-Umphai taught science. Receiving word of their employment on the same day, they toured the Whitko Middle School facility together, a tour led by then-
Mayor Tucker to attend U.S. Conference of Mayors event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will attend the 94th Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The event will be held June 4-7 in Long Beach, California. Some of the topics of discussion will include housing, public safety, infrastructure investments, and AI. The U.S....
Trusted Solutions Group Breaks Ground on $3.4 Million Expansion in Ossian
Trusted Solutions Group, joined by employees, project partners, local officials, and the Wells County Chamber of Commerce, gathered in celebration for the groundbreaking of its new 44,100-square-foot expansion project at 1720 Baker Drive in Ossian. The groundbreaking marked a significant milestone for the company as it
New traffic signal coming to Airport Expressway, Smith Road
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A new traffic signal is coming to southwest Allen County. The Allen County Highway Department says that beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8, a stoplight at the intersection of Airport Expressway and Smith Road will become fully operational. Ahead of the stoplight’s activation,...

















