Fort teen charged in deadly phone sale shooting, police say
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Police arrested a second suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that happened during a cell phone sale. Investigators arrested 17-year-old Mariah Franklin. Police say she and Damion Jacobs met a buyer from Michigan on Jan. 28 to sell electronics. Court documents show Franklin pulled...
Statewide tornado drill in Wells County on March 10
A statewide tornado drill will take place in Wells County on March 10 at 10:15 AM. The National Weather Service will activate weather radios, and Bluffton Dispatch will sound outdoor warning sirens across the county for about 3 minutes.
Sold-out Fort Wayne play prompts talks of additional date
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - A Women's History Month production in Fort Wayne sold out in just two days, sparking talks of an extra show. Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers wrote, produced and directed "Men-O-Pause: The Vaginates Speak," set for March 26 at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Black Box...
Albion job fair draws hundreds after Champ’s closure
More than 40 employers gathered in Albion as hundreds attended a job fair aimed at helping those impacted by Champ’s recent closure.
Substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate messages to student
These charges stem from uncovered social media communications he had with a minor girl, who is a student at North Side High School, where he was a substitute teacher.
CORONER ID: Victim of deadly fire on Cambridge Boulevard identified
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in a house fire on Saturday morning. The fire was reported just before 3 a.m. Saturday in the 2900 block of Cambridge Boulevard. When firefighters arrived, they began to search for occupants...
Fort Wayne man found guilty of shooting brother during fight over spilled French fries
It was Vibbert himself who called 911 after the Nov. 30, 2022 shooting in the 2300 block of Brooklyn Avenue.
Nestled Between Fort Wayne And Ann Arbor Is An Indiana City With Midwest Charm...
Indiana has long had a thing for cars. The Hoosier State's automotive roots stretch back more than a century, and it remains one of the nation's top auto manufacturing states. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its world-famous Indy 500 race may get the green light on many Indiana-bound itineraries. But if you're...
Eight intersections to be converted to all-way stop in northwest Ohio
LIMA, Ohio (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will convert eight intersections to all-way stops to improve safety. The project, expected to begin in March, is part of a statewide initiative that will implement all-way stops at select intersections throughout Ohio. The...
Format and Personnel Shakeup At Adams Radio Group Fort Wayne.
Four of Adams Radio Group’s six stations in Fort Wayne, IN were impacted by major changes over the past several days, with the shutdown of urban AC “B96.9” (WJFX-HD3 and translator W245CA) and departure of two morning hosts — classic rock WXKW (96.3)’s Jack Hammer, and rhythmic CHR “Loud 103.3” (WJFX-HD2 and...
