FWPD warns of financial scams involving virtual currency kiosks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is warning of financial scams. The department says there is a growing concern with the misuse of virtual currency kiosks - machines that can convert cash into cryptocurrency. It says that as technology evolves, so do the methods criminals...
Quest for the Best Croissant in Town
In a recent quest to find the best croissants in town, a question was raised on social media: "Where can I get some nice croissants in town?" The post, which can be found here, garnered a variety of responses from locals who were eager to share their favorite spots.
Five Parkview Hospitals Earn A’s In Fall Safety Grades
FORT WAYNE – Five Parkview hospitals received A grades in the fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Hospital Randallia, Parkview Huntington Hospital,...
Humane Fort Wayne offering short-term holiday foster program to give dogs home for Thanksgiving
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Though many think of turkey when it comes to Thanksgiving, Humane Fort Wayne is hoping you’ll keep another animal in mind for the holiday. This Thanksgiving, the animal shelter says it wants every dog in its care to spend the holiday in a home.
Jesus and Therapy: conference on faith and mental health
In the City of Churches, a group of Christian leaders is gathering to explore the intersection of faith and mental health.
Salvation Army of Allen County kicks off Angel Tree campaign
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Salvation Army of Allen County kicked off its Angel Tree campaign Thursday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Tags for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program now available. Officials with the organization gathered at Sweetwater Sound, the campaign’s largest donor, for the ceremony to discuss its Christmas...
Fort Wayne, IN – Safety Alert: Police Share 6 Key Tips for Traffic Stops
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Wayne, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department is reminding drivers how to safely respond when being stopped by law enforcement. The department shared a list of six key steps this week designed to make...
Indiana – Fraud Alert: Fort Wayne Police, FBI Dismantle International “Grandparent Scam”
Fort Wayne, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department is alerting residents after the FBI successfully dismantled a large-scale international fraud ring accused of targeting elderly victims across the U.S., including Indiana. According to federal investigators, the criminal organization operated out of the Dominican...
Intense Debate: Florida Man Faces Charges as Police Discover Cocaine Worth Over $600K in...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on FWPD: Florida man charged after police find more than $600K worth of cocaine in truck.
Entertainment group ‘Dude Perfect’ heading to Fort Wayne in 2026
Dude Perfect has 61.7 million subscribers on YouTube and has worked with brands and celebrities such as Disney and Tom Brady.

















