Fort Wayne IN

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne Community Schools is raising alarms over a delay in releasing nearly $4.5 million in federal funding earmarked for local public and private schools—just weeks before the 2025-26 school year begins. The district says the money, which was previously approved by Congress,...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Parkview and Anthem are yet to make a deal, meaning that after August 16th, people using Anthem insurance would no longer be in Parkview’s network. Dominic Durnell, a local boy, was diagnosed with Leukemia in January and has been receiving treatment from Parkview and Riley Children’s...

A Fort Wayne man is sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking.

It's unclear why the train stopped or when it will get moving again.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — A Fort Wayne man was arrested Thursday for dealing drugs, money laundering, and unlawful carry of a handgun by a prohibited person after a three-month investigation. On Thursday, the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) Vice and Narcotics Division, along with the FWPD Gang and Violent Crimes...

Sidewalk repairs are now underway in Waynedale as part of a larger initiative to improve infrastructure across the city.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A road closure is coming to Fort Wayne’s northeast side. According to Fort Wayne City Utilities, Lahmeyer Road between Trier Road and East State Boulevard will be closed beginning Thursday, July 3 as crews install a new 12-inch diameter feeder main. The department says...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The former Allen County prosecutor is weighing in on potential new charges in the case against six men accused of a violent beating. It happened at Pike’s Pub in Waynedale in late May. BACKGROUND: Prosecutor moves to add charges, criminal gang enhancement against Pike’s...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This week, 21Alive’s investigative team is introducing a new weekly feature - 21Investigates: Grocery Tracker. Brought to you on-air and online, 21Investigates: Grocery Tracker will feature real-world price comparisons on 10 of the most common grocery items from three Fort Wayne stores,...

Independence Day weekend is among the highest ranking deadliest holidays for traffic-related fatalities of the year.