Two separate crashes stall traffic on northbound I-69 in northern Allen County
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Two separate crashes have stalled traffic on northbound I-69 in northern Allen County Tuesday morning. One crash, which involved a vehicle carrying diesel fuel, happened around 8 a.m. at the 318-mile marker just north of Union Chapel Road. According to INDOT Trafficwise, this crash has...
Man arrested for allegedly possessing “destructive device”
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A man is in custody after allegedly possessing a destructive device. Joe Gray Jr., 61, was arrested by Fort Wayne police in the 2200 block of Meridian Street on Monday. Police say officers responded to reports that Gray had a “suspicious” looking device inside...
Video shows moment young kidnapped victim was found in NE Ohio
The Fox 8 I-Team obtained new video that shows the moments a young kidnapped victim was found.
‘I want to cheer this place on’: Deer Park owner steps down, celebrating last...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For years, Deer Park Irish Pub in Fort Wayne has been the place to raise a pint on St. Patrick’s Day. But this year’s celebration is going to be bittersweet. Long time owner, Tony Henry, recently announced he has handed over the reins...
Fort Wayne man accepts plea offer in child molesting case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 39-year-old Fort Wayne man has accepted a plea offer that could dismiss high-level child molesting charges against him. Joseph Offerle was charged with three counts of child molesting in July, two Level 1 charges and one Level 4 charge, which carry a potential sentence of more than 90...
Pedestrian killed in crash on Fort Wayne’s southeast side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - One person is dead after a crash on Fort Wayne’s southeast side Monday, police say. The crash was near the intersection of S. Anthony Boulevard and Lafayette Street at about 8:10 p.m. The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital in life threatening condition....
Fort Wayne man accused of leading police pursuit that ended in life-threatening crash competent...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 54-year-old Fort Wayne man accused of causing a fiery crash that left a man in life-threatening condition in June has been deemed competent for trial. BACKGROUND: One in life-threatening condition after police pursuit ends in fiery crash. Allen Superior Court Judge Steven Godfrey...
Fortlandia celebrating reopening of Green Frog Inn
The Green Frog Inn is reopening, and Fortlandia is helping to celebrate its return to Fort Wayne!
Make way for the milkman: Kuehnert Milk House brings back nostalgic tradition
Deliveries can include more than milk -- the farm also offers ice cream, butter and cheese curds.
Mother thanks local law enforcement for saving her 3-month-old’s life
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A terrifying moment for a mother of three, when her 3-month-old son stopped breathing. Sara Flowers describes February 26 as the worst day of her life. It was the day she was driving on I-69 when her 3-month-old, Jaxon’s, apnea monitor started going off.
