Black Pine Animal Sanctuary plans new habitat for rescued foxes
The new habitat space will be able to house 18 foxes.
‘We are running out of time’: Protest over Google data center at City Council
On Tuesday, the group began their protest at the I&M Power building in downtown Fort Wayne, before marching into Citizens Square just as a special session of City Council began.
GOTW Preview: Knox at Bishop Luers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Bishop Luers will be looking for a state-record 19th semi-state crown this coming Friday in the Highlight Zone “Game of the Week” as the Knights host Knox in 3A action at Luersfield. Bishop Luers is currently tied with Bishop Chatard with 18 semi-state titles in program history, tops in the...
Pint & Slice closing at end of year
The downtown Fort Wayne restaurant scene will take a big hit when the folks at Pint & Slice, 816 S. Calhoun St., serve their last pint and last slice on Wednesday, Dec. 31. In a social media post on Monday, Nov. 17, the owners broke many hearts when announcing the shop would be closing after 18 years.
Tenant’s Battle: Fighting Wrongful Eviction and Unjust Rent Increase
A 20-year-old woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, has taken to social media to seek advice regarding a dispute with her landlord. The landlord has reportedly filed for eviction, alleging that the tenant has not paid her rent. However, the tenant insists that she has receipts as proof of payment. Additionally, she claims...
FWPD investigating fatal crash in northeast neighborhood
A short police chase ended when the driver of a pickup truck crashed into a home in northeast Fort Wayne.
Daughter of man shot by police sues officers involved, City of Fort Wayne
Jalesha filed the lawsuit on Friday, accusing Mestre of using excessive force during the burglary, and Nabors of failing to intervene. Both are being accused of failing to provide medical treatment immediately after John McCloud was shot.
Heffelfinger announced as Garrett’s new police chief
Heffelfinger began his career in 1978 as a Reserve Deputy for the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, but later became a patrolman for the Butler Police Department, hoping to eventually work for the Indiana State Police.
DeKalb County Jail inmates transferred to nearby facilities after power outage leads to fire
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - DeKalb County Jail inmates were transferred to nearby facilities on Wednesday after a power outage led to a fire. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Brady Thomas, the incident happened around noon. He says the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the power outage when the...
Fort Wayne toy business struggles with tariffs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - BigKidBrix co-owner William Dawson, said his family business specializes in legos, so most of his products are from overseas, including Denmark, Mexico, and China. Dawson said despite the hefty tariffs, he’s keeping the prices the same for now, but making his customers happy comes with...

















