Piere’s employees speak on deadly stabbing
WANE 15 talked with two Piere's employees, who wanted to remain anonymous and were working the night of the stabbing.
Exploring Fabric Stores Beyond Joann’s: A Guide to Alternative Options
A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about fabric stores in the local area. The original post was from a frustrated user who was struggling to find a suitable alternative to Joann's Fabrics for purchasing fleece fabric for blanket making. The user was seeking suggestions for stores that offer similar...
Responsibility Lacking: The Issue of Dog Waste Negligence in Our Town
A recent post on social media has sparked a heated debate about the responsibilities of dog owners. The post, which can be found here, bluntly accuses dog owners of being gross and challenges them to prove the statement wrong by cleaning up after their dogs. The post specifically targets those who allow their dogs to...
Indiana–Ohio Travel Alert: Snow Until 7 AM Tuesday, 2–5 Inches Expected, Caution on I-69...
FORT WAYNE, IN — The Midwest’s first true December snow system is arriving tonight, blanketing northern Indiana and northwest Ohio with a fresh layer of snow that will likely disrupt early Tuesday travel. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM Monday until 7 AM...
New bill would put casino in Allen County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The first bill of the 2026 Indiana Statehouse legislative session to move or expand casino gaming in the state answers the “where” but not the “who.” House Bill 1038, authored by Rep. Craig Snow of Warsaw, would put the casino in Allen County, but would open the license to a […]
Military History in Paulding County
John Marconi Jacobs was born September 7, 1886 in Paulding Township. The son of Marconi Pettit born March 14, 1838 in Ohio and Ellen (Stout) Jacobs born May 4, 1842 in Ohio. This couple was married August 24, 1865 in Paulding, Ohio. Now this was not Marconi’s first wife. He was married to Mary Arbella Goshorn in...
Annual Festival of Gingerbread Returns Downtown
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The 40th annual Festival of Gingerbread has returned to Downtown Fort Wayne. It’s now open to the public, with a record-breaking 183 gingerbread displays featured, beating last year’s record by 33. The festival is happening at the History Center through Sunday, December...
First Alert Forecast: Tracking freezing fog & next rounds of snow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We’re giving you the First Alert as freezing fog develops in some spots this morning, greatly reducing visibility at times and bringing the potential for more slick spots. Luckily, many schools are running on a delay or virtual learning this morning which will help keep traffic at a minimum...
Fort Wayne expands emergency shelter options during winter months
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Several local nonprofit agencies are once again working together to keep unhoused individuals and families safe this winter. The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services prepared the winter contingency/emergency shelter plan, which will be in effect December 1, 2025,...
Fort Wayne magazine December 2025
Fort Wayne is chock full of residents who work to make the city better every day. There are always more people that we could honor in our annual People of the Year issue than we have space for. That list gets longer every year. The people celebrated within are notable for their impactful work and for the way they...

















