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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne police are increasing patrols to reduce speeding and distracted driving. Beginning Saturday, officers will work overtime to participate in the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program in partnership with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Officers will be working to...

Stroll down West Wayne Street in downtown Fort Wayne and you might miss Big Apple Pizza at first glance—but your nose won’t. The aroma of hand-tossed New York–style pies drifting down the block has turned this modest spot into a must-visit for office workers, late-night snackers and transplanted East Coasters who...

Gusty winds of 35 to 40 mph are likely today, especially during the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Additionally, a few showers and storms are possible mid-afternoon through early evening. A few of these storms could be strong to severe, with gusty to damaging winds being the primary...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - As the weather warms up, advocates are looking to step up efforts to prevent youth violence in Fort Wayne. After last summer’s rise in youth violence, local advocates are hoping to roll out a street outreach program focused on prevention. Roderick Parker is leading...

Christopher Elder declared his candidacy for State Representative in Ohio’s 82nd District, representing Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert Counties, and a portion of Defiance County. Elder is running as a Libertarian and will appear on the Primary ballot in May. “All your freedoms, all the time. Government overreach into...

Content Warning: Some images in this story contain harsh or vulgar language. The third wave of No Kings protests took place all over the country this past weekend, with events scheduled throughout northeast Indiana as part of the more than 3,000 worldwide. Indivisible Northeast Indiana and other organizations...

Residents along South Clark Street in Markle will have low water pressure while crews repair a water main. Normal service will return once the work is done. This content is adapted from materials provided by Town of Markle Government.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - UPDATE: The two boys have been located. The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking the community to help locate two missing boys. Saharodin Tun, 12, and 10-year-old Norodin Tun were last seen at about 9 a.m. near the Autumn Woods Apartments. Both boys are Asian.

Crispy Sox, a gentle black-and-white cat with a calm nature, is available for adoption through the DeKalb Humane Society in Auburn. He enjoys resting in high spots, getting head scratches, and living in a peaceful home. Interested adopters can meet Crispy Sox at the DeKalb Humane Society during regular adoption hours.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – For many families, pets are more than companions. They’re comfort, connection, and family. And when times get tough, Humane Fort Wayne’s Pet Food Pantry is helping make sure those bonds stay intact. That alone makes it Positively Fort Wayne, but this effort is not only feeding pets; it’s...