Fort Wayne IN

The City of Fort Wayne announced its emergency winter shelter plan Tuesday. The emergency plan for both unhoused individuals and families takes effect on Dec. 1. It remains in effect until March 31. Overnight shelter will be provided for single women and families with children at the Salvation Army on...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 5-month-long road closure is coming to Fort Wayne’s east side Monday. Fort Wayne Public Works Department says Goeglein Road will be closed from Oklahoma Trail to Trier Road beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1. According to the department, the road will...

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) - Staff and volunteers at New Life Ministries are expecting to serve around 600 people during their Thanksgiving feast. Director of New Life Community Meal Ministry, Bob Burnsworth, said he wasn’t always the one feeding others. In fact, there was a time when he needed to be fed.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near fort wayne.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Officials with the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County are reminding residents that their offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. City officials say residential garbage and recycling collection will be shifted back one day for the remainder of...

Craving a buffet where dessert is not an afterthought but the headliner you came to see? Back 40 Junction in Decatur serves up sweets so plentiful you might need a game plan before you grab a plate. Locals talk about the dessert spread like it is a hometown legend, and...

Embark on a journey through Indiana’s small-town diners where Thanksgiving plates come alive with the warmth and nostalgia of Grandma’s kitchen. From bustling breakfast hubs to quaint corner cafes, each of these diners brings its own flair to classic comfort foods. As we explore these charming spots, you’ll discover...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne Zoo’s newest event, Wild Lights, starts Friday, November 26. The zoo will dazzle at night with nearly a million lights all over trees and buildings. Santa will be there with some of his elves as part of a “work exchange program.” Since his elves are here from the […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It was another windy fall day with gusts exceeding 40 mph across Northern Indiana and Ohio. You can expect the wind to remain high, but less extreme, overnight and throughout the day Thursday with gusts in the 20-35 mph range. Some lake effect snow showers...

As millions of Americans take to the roads to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, AAA is once again offering its life-saving “Tow to Go” program to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The service will be active from 6 p.m. on Nov. 26 through 6 a.m. on Dec. 1 across select states. This year, a record...