Public hearing held on Fort Wayne’s proposed water rate hike, comment window remains open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) held a public hearing on Wednesday to gather feedback on the city’s proposed water rate hike. This comes after City Utilities proposed an incremental increase to water rates over the next 3 years, meant to accommodate growing infrastructure...
Allen County Commissioners call TRAA payment demand ‘extortion,’ threatening legal action
Despite the dispute, commissioners emphasized that all 911 calls will continue to be answered.
Independent Indiana shares new study on ending straight-ticket voting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders with the group Independent Indiana are fighting to end straight-ticket voting. They say it unfairly hurts independent candidates. Executive Director Nathan Gotsch says his recent study looks at the barriers independent candidates face. It shows voters oppose straight-ticket voting by...
Braun on casino, data centers and daycare vouchers
In a traditional year-end interview, Indiana Governor Mike Braun shared his thoughts on a possible casino, daycare vouchers, and data centers.
The Indiana Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant Keeping Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches Traditional
In Huntington, Indiana, Nick’s Kitchen has quietly become a shrine for pork tenderloin sandwich lovers. Located at 506 N Jefferson St, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant sticks to time-honored recipes, serving hand-breaded, perfectly fried pork nestled in soft buns with just the right amount of tangy toppings. The...
Convicted child molester takes plea deal for escape after allegedly ditching ankle monitor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 36-year-old Fort Wayne man has taken a plea agreement for failing to register as a sex offender and escaping after he allegedly ditched his ankle monitor. Corey Wickline pleaded guilty to two sex crimes in 2020 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison,...
Fort Wayne man decorates home with more than 40k Christmas lights for good cause
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne homeowner Matt Ellenwood has more than 40,000 Christmas lights on his home, including animatronic reindeer, a gingerbread house with gingerbread smoke and a place for you to mail your letters to Santa. It started as a family tradition. “There’s been some years that...
Fort Wayne church to host ‘The Longest Night’ program in honor of community’s late...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The longest night of 2025 will be on December 21. A local church is using the night to remember the lives of those lost in the community’s homeless population over the past year. Trinity English Lutheran Church will be hosting ‘The Longest Night’ on...
From Turnstone to Team USA: David Dowling’s journey
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - 26-year-old David Dowling is following his dreams, representing Power Soccer at its highest level. But he wasn’t always this skilled at power soccer. After years of dedication to his craft, and belief in his abilitie, the Fort Wayne native is representing the U.S.A in...
Fort Wayne’s Bridge of Grace boosts childcare with $25K NIPSCO grant
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Bridge of Grace Ministries in southeast Fort Wayne has received a community grant from Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the NiSource Charitable Foundation. The grant will support the Bridge of Grace Tuition Assistance Fund for the Early Years Academy, helping families...
