Walter, Ott confirm titles of best throwers in area at Bluffton showcase
BLUFFTON – Alexa Walter and Weston Ott won both throwing events at Saturday’s Bluffton Throwers Showcase. Both throwers finished as state runner-up at last year’s state track meet. Walter won the discus by a whopping 13 feet over her closest competitor, smashing her previous PR with a...
Street race may have preceded fatal crash south of downtown Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne police are at the scene of a crash on S. Clinton St. near the intersection with McKinnie Ave.
Lane closure to affect short stretch of Illinois Road for 2 days
Both lanes will be open for commuters on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Fort Wayne community celebrates Japanese culture during Cherry Blossom Festival
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A celebration of Japanese culture is being held in Fort Wayne on Sunday. From 12 to 6 p.m., community members are invited to Purdue Fort Wayne for the city’s Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival features a marketplace, arts and crafts, games, activities, demonstrations, food...
Whitko Senior Honors Announced At Pre-Graduation Event
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko seniors received awards, honors and scholarships during the high school’s annual awards program Thursday evening.. Held in the gymnasium this year, Superintendent Dr. Amy Korus announced the awards, the award recipients and the award representatives before family and friends, according to a news
Huntington officials alert drivers of crash on US 224
The alert asks drivers to slow down and stay alert when passing through the area of the crash.
Lane closures, traffic pattern shifts coming to multiple major roadways in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Several road construction projects are expected to begin in Fort Wayne this week, bringing lane closures and traffic pattern shifts to multiple major roadways across the city. Illinois Road. Starting Monday, the right westbound through lane of Illinois Road between Avenue of Autos and Getz...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Indiana
INDIANA — Law enforcement in northern Indiana is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old who was last seen earlier this month. According to the Noble County Sheriff’s Office, 17-year-old Jaxon Hunter Campbell of Ligonier was last seen in the Ligonier area on the evening of May 6. Authorities said
First Alert Forecast: Dry tonight, next severe threat Monday and Tuesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - While we were under a level 1 of 5 risk for severe weather earlier today, that threat has dropped as most of the rain stays to our south. That means we should stay dry and cloudy through the end of the day today and throughout most of the day tomorrow. We should see some clearing skies tomorro
Bravas celebrates 15 years with first community festival at Packard Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT)-- Food, music and community came together at Packard Park as Bravas celebrated its 15th anniversary with the first-ever Bravas Fest. Owner Bo Gonzalez says the event marked an important milestone for the local restaurant and food truck business, which began as a simple hot dog cart.
