Fort Wayne IN

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Hanna Street in South Bend was closed last night as police and EMS responded to an incident. Reports say a call came in, reporting a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was originally reported to be in serious condition, though...

FWFD determined the cause of the fire to be incendiary, meaning that a device or object designed to start a fire was left inside the house.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new study revealed that nearly 40% of women in Fort Wayne and Allen County have experienced sexual or domestic violence. The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Victim Assistance program helps people involved in domestic violence cases. Director Kristy Lindeman says the rising numbers are...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - James Farlow said his love for dinosaurs began when he was 5 years old, while watching an episode of “The Mickey Mouse Club.”. The main focus of Farlow’s research is dinosaur footprints. “A skeleton is a corpse, but a footprint, a sequence of...

In a recent announcement, Pint & Slice, a popular local eatery, has confirmed that they will be closing their doors for good on December 31st. The news was shared on their Facebook page, where they cited rising food and material costs as the primary reason for their inability to continue operations. The closure of...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A 23-year-old Auburn man was sentenced on Monday in the 2024 stabbing death of 17-year-old Blake Boese. Coltin Herzog was originally charged with one count of murder in Boese’s death on May 23, 2024. Court documents allege the stabbing happened at the Auburn Crossing mobile home park...

Yesterday marked the first anniversary of the popular eatery, Hot Chickz. To celebrate this milestone, they decided to give back to the community by offering free food from 2pm to 6pm. However, not everyone was able to partake in this generous offer due to the long lines. Despite this, the act of kindness was greatly...

November 17, 2025 // Franchising.com // INDIANA – Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) signed an agreement to bring two new trucks to Indiana. It will offer local seafood lovers the opportunity to enjoy CML’s world-famous Maine Lobster rolls, mouthwatering lobster tacos, savory lobster grilled cheese, and delicious whoopie...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A house fire at 2208 Oliver Street in Fort Wayne was intentionally set, according to the Fort Wayne Fire Department. Battalion Chief Jamison York reported that the fire alarm went off at 6:59 a.m. and crews arrived by 7:05 a.m. The fire was under control by 7:22 a.m. The two-story house was...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - November 13 is World Kindness Day. To celebrate, Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) came together to support one of its own - Akimu, who drives the district’s Bus #55. Akimu recently learned that his brother in Africa had fallen ill. While he was able...