Fort Wayne woman sentenced for aiding in plot to kill confidential informant
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 55-year-old Fort Wayne woman was sentenced Friday for aiding in a plot to kill a confidential informant. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne man, women accused of conspiring to kill confidential informant| Story continues below previous coverage. In April, Hire took a plea deal in the case,...
Texas man sentenced in $2.6M fraud scheme that targeted Fort Wayne business
On Wednesday, Texas-based Khalid Ahamad, 55, was sentenced to 70 months, or just under six years, in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
FWPD investigates motorcycle crash near US 24, Homestead Road
The crash happened near the intersection of U.S. 24 and Homestead Road.
Family of Fort Wayne boy battling brain tumor to host wellness fundraiser for Riley...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne family is turning one of the hardest chapters of their lives into a way to help others. 4-year-old Harvey Jump has faced a brain tumor diagnosis, several surgeries, and chemotherapy at Riley Hospital for Children. Now, his mom, Karley, says Harvey is...
New Indian restaurant to open its doors in west Fort Wayne
The owners hope to bring unique flavors and share their culture with the community.
Steam locomotive ‘Big Boy’ to travel through Fort Wayne on cross-country tour
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is making a historic coast-to-coast journey with an upcoming overnight stay in Fort Wayne. “Big Boy” departed from Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Monday. It’s set to arrive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4 in celebration of America’s 250th annivers
I&M reminds customers to be aware of phone, in-person utility scams
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is reminding customers to be aware of phone and in-person utility scams. The reminder comes after the utility company says it has received more than 75 scam reports over the past month. “While scams happen year-round, some tactics are seasonal,” Katie...
Fire department rescues baby deer from fast-moving floodwaters
A fire department in Indiana rescued a baby deer while responding to a call during heavy flooding on Wednesday.
Crash snarls traffic on busy stretch of Illinois Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A crash created a traffic mess on a busy stretch of Illinois Road in Fort Wayne early Thursday afternoon. The crash happened shortly after noon at the Ansley Drive intersection between DeHaven Chevrolet and Advance Auto Parts. Pictures from the scene show at least two vehicles were involved. Pol
Whitley County’s Alayne Johnson Elected to Serve New Term on the National Pork Board...
Indiana pork producer Alayne Johnson has spent much of the past several years traveling far beyond the barns and grain fields of her family’s farm in northeastern Indiana, helping shape national conversations about the future of the U.S. pork industry. Now, the fifth-generation farmer from Whitley County has been...
