FWFD: No injuries in house fire southwest of downtown
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says there were no injuries in a house fire southwest of downtown Fort Wayne on Tuesday. Crews responded to the 800 block of West Creighton Avenue about 20 minutes before 1 p.m. The street was closed down one block east...
Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold at Fort Wayne gas station
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket for Monday's drawing is $100,000 richer and they may not even know it.
Thousands without power in northwest Ohio
Thousands are without power amid Tuesday's severe weather blowing through the region.
Patriotic Pops Concert on April 12 in Kendallville
The Patriotic Pops concert will take place on Sunday, April 12, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Strauss Theatre for the Performing Arts in the Community Learning Center. Admission is $20. Musicians from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, including the Wayne Street Strings quartet, will perform chamber music in support of the...
Unlocking Nature’s Secret Code
COLUMBIA CITY — It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but what do a pine cone, a sunflower head and a pineapple have in common? Your first thought may be an emphatic, “nothing.” However, they all have a secret code in common – the Fibonacci sequence.
Portion of Airport Expressway to close for a month
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A portion of Airport Expressway is set to close Wednesday for a month. The road will be closed between Smith Road and Ardmore Avenue. Crews will be working in the area on road improvements and signal installation. Until April 30, the westbound lane will be...
FWPD increasing patrols to reduce speeding, distracted driving
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...
Locals Say This Tiny Fort Wayne Pizza Shop Beats Anything in Manhattan
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...
WKTN Weather Alert: Gusty Winds & Severe Storms Possible Today
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...
Advocates start street team to prevent youth violence in Fort Wayne
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...
