Duo forging a path of new construction on Fort Wayne’s southeast side
White bought the lot from the city at a discounted rate in the fall.
TinCaps back at Parkview Field this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are back in the Fort!. And our fingers are crossed for good weather this week as they play at Parkview Field. The team released the following ahead of this week’s games:. Tuesday, April 21 (6:35pm) Family Feast Night presented...
Paulding County Celebrates Career Day Success
PAULDING -Paulding County is celebrating another outstanding Career Day event. The annual event brought together 56 vendors and 334 students participating from throughout the county and some students from Continental school in Putnam County. The event continues to grow as a cornerstone experience for local students exploring future career pathways.
Fort Wayne man takes plea deal in deadly double shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 34-year-old Fort Wayne man took a plea deal Tuesday in a deadly double shooting. BACKGROUND: 1 dead, 1 in life-threatening condition following shooting on city’s northeast side. Shontrel Bright is accused of killing 21-year-old Keitron Demos Adams and critically injuring Adams’ brother, who...
Fort Wayne man gets 140 years for killing 2 teens in 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - A Fort Wayne man was sentenced to 140 years in prison for killing two teenagers in January 2024. Dionee White was found guilty in March of murdering Lamarion Bailey and Adaija Okey. Police say the victims were shot multiple times and found dead inside a...
New Haven man accused of molesting 8-year-old girl takes plea deal
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A 56-year-old New Haven man accused of molesting an 8-year-old girl took a plea deal on Tuesday. Donald Koithahn was initially charged with three felonies in connection with the alleged child sexual abuse, including two counts of child molesting, which altogether carry a potential sentence of up to 92 years in prison.
Fort Wayne Swim & Wellness selling U.S. Olympic trials pool
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Swim and Wellness Alliance, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it is selling its 2024 Olympic Trials pool after challenges to secure funding to keep the project. The owner of the nonprofit, John Gibson, says they are hoping to raise $1.5-1.7 million by selling...
Man convicted in Fort Wayne pizza delivery driver’s slaying accused of violating probation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 34-year-old man who was convicted in the 2009 homicide of a Fort Wayne pizza delivery driver is accused of violating the terms of his probation. DeAngelo Bennett was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2011, two years after 32-year-old Ian Crace was gunned down while making a delivery for Pizza by Vito’s. Bennett was...
Gusty Winds and Small Hail Possible Across Northern Indiana Including Gary, South Bend, and...
NORTHERN INDIANA — A few thunderstorms are possible later this evening across northern Indiana, with some storms capable of gusty winds and small hail after 6 PM EDT. Severe weather is not expected with tonight’s activity, but a Risk 1 designation has been issued for the northern tier of the state including Gary, South Bend, and Fort Wayne where the best chances for small hail...
Steel Dynamics reports record profit as Fort Wayne steelmaker ships more than ever
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Steel Dynamics reported a first-quarter profit of $403 million. The Fort Wayne-based company said that was up from $266 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and from $217 million in the first quarter of 2025. Record steel shipments and higher steel prices helped drive...

















