Big Fort Fest comes to Fort Wayne next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A brand new festival is coming to Fort Wayne, and it’s less than a week away. Event organizers Jes and Jake Farris joined WANE 15 to talk about everything happening at the first-ever Big Fort Fest. The festival will be held at Headwaters Park from July 10 to 12 and […]
Parkview Health, Anthem Insurance buy more time to negotiate
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Five years after going down to the wire in contract negotiations, Parkview Health and insurer Anthem announced Thursday they would extend their current coverage agreement through August 16 to buy more time to reach a long-term deal. The current agreement was set to expire at the end of July,...
Fireworks stores see big business boom on the Fourth of July
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – While many families spend the Fourth of July lighting up the sky, fireworks stores across the area are working around the clock to keep up with the demand. At Pyromaniac Fireworks, a year round shop in Fort Wayne, the Independence Day rush is the biggest of the year. Staff say […]
4 teens injured in downtown Fort Wayne shooting, one life-threatening
Four teens were shot downtown Fort Wayne on July, 5 just after midnight.
Dupont Hospital has record-breaking ‘baby boom’ in June
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Dupont Hospital had a record-breaking ‘baby boom’ last month. According to the hospital, it had 281 deliveries in June, surpassing its previous all-time high of 272 deliveries in August 2024. Hospital leaders say the ‘baby boom’ shows ‘its continued commitment to supporting growing...
Columbia City to host BMX Backyard Bash during First Fridays celebration
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WPTA) - First Fridays return to Columbia City for the 4th of July holiday. Located downtown, the event will bring live music and a BMX Backyard Bash to the community, just in time to celebrate Independence Day. In addition to the live music and a BMX Backyard...
Fort Wayne Swimming And Wellness Alliance Nears Fundraising Goal
FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Swimming and Wellness Alliance is approaching its $54 million fundraising goal for construction of the new Fort Wayne Aquatic Center, announcing that contributions have surpassed $47 million. The planned facility will permanently house the competition pool used during the 2024 U.S. Olympic...
Fort Wayne Zoo’s “Rock and Roar” event happening Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Zoo’s annual summer concert series, “Rock & Roar,” is happening tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. On Thursday night, the band “Under the Covers” will perform for the zoo’s 21+ after-hours crowd. During the event,...
City of Fort Wayne’s Firework Show Spectacular happening Friday night
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne is having its 4th of July Firework Show at the Indiana Michigan Power Center Friday night. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. The show itself will last 22 minutes. Matt Loraine, the event sponsor, said it...
First Shield Defense celebrates Independence Day with self-defense open mat
Fourth of July morning, a self-defense class practiced their skills celebrating independence "the responsibly violent way."