International Women’s Month celebratory event Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - March marks International Women’s Month and the Summit City is celebrating. Creative Women of the World in Fort Wayne is hosting an event this Wednesday at 3 p.m. The free event will honor two women, which are former FWPD deputy chief Dottie Davis and...
MEN-O-PAUSE: The Vaginates Speak features local voices informing about menopause
Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams is joined by the cast of “MEN-O-PAUSE: The Vaginates Speak”, a play that is written, produced, and directed by Councilwoman Michelle Chambers. They discuss the importance of educating about menopause and the life transition that women go through. Tickets to the show on March 26th...
Pickup hits woman in work zone in rural Allen County
A woman suffered non-life threatening injuries after she was hit by a pickup while in a work zone on a rural stretch of Paulding Road Tuesday morning.
Leesburg Road renamed to honor St. Francis in Fort Wayne
A portion of Leesburg Road has been renamed Saint Francis Drive after the patron saint, Francis of Assisi.
PFW: You will pay for high diesel prices, one way or another
Most of the goods people use on a daily basis would not be at the touch of the fingertips if it were not for diesel fuel.
SACS unanimously passes resolution opposing potential quarry
The proposed quarry and development would be located near SACS's Lafayette Meadows Elementary School.
📅 Fort Wayne City Council to review public works and code changes March 24
The Fort Wayne City Council will meet on March 24, 2026, for its Committee and Regular Session. Councilmembers will discuss and vote on several ordinances, including:. Public Works contracts for 2026 projects such as curb ramp upgrades, trip hazard elimination, guardrail improvements, and other right-of-way work.
Severe Storms To Rumble Across Midwest, Ohio Valley Thursday
Severe storms are forecast to develop across the Midwest and Ohio Valley late Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. A level 2 out of 5 severe threat includes places like Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati and Fort Wayne. Damaging wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes will all be possible along with the threat for...
Man charged in deadly 2024 Fort Wayne shooting sentenced
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 48-year-old man was handed the maximum sentence for murder Monday in a deadly 2024 Fort Wayne shooting. A jury found Shawn Williams guilty in January of killing 39-year-old Philip Rhinehart in the 1600 block of Wells Street. Also charged in the case, Chad Kinney...
Neighborhood Health: Potential Medicaid change would threaten access to medications, care
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Neighborhood Health is sharing concerns about a proposal they say could “significantly reduce resources” it uses to provide care, medications and services to low-income and uninsured patients. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration proposal could eliminate providers’ ability...
