Ohio State Highway Patrol announces 4 more northwest Ohio checkpoints for Saturday
OHIO, USA — The Ohio State Highway Patrol plans to conduct more OVI checkpoints on Saturday across the state in an effort to deter impaired driving. The push includes four counties in northwest Ohio. In Defiance County, the checkpoint will be held on State Route 18 near milepost 26...
Gov. Braun stops by Fort Wayne fundraiser for Special Olympics
Indiana State Police hosted a Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at the Dunkin Donuts on Lima Road to raise money for Special Olympics Indiana.
First Alert Forecast: Summer-like weekend brings heat, humidity, and rain
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It was a nice end to the work week with another seasonal day under partly to mostly cloudy skies. After a few 60 degree days to end the week, we will jump up into the 80s for the weekend! Tomorrow will feature an off chance for severe weather with a system that should arrive in the late mornin
Family to honor Madi Wurster during Flags 4 Fallen 5K race in Fort Wayne
BERNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Madi Wurster touched a lot of lives, and Saturday, a lot of people will run and walk in her honor. Madi Wurster died unexpectedly in a car crash last year. “She was so special, she was my person,” said Madi’s mom, Toni Wurster. Toni...
Bravas to celebrate 15 years in Fort Wayne with ‘Bravas Fest’
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne restaurant is marking a major milestone this weekend. Bravas, known for its Spanish-American food, is celebrating 15 years in business with ‘Bravas Fest’. From 12 to 7 p.m. Saturday, community members are invited to Packard Park for an event featuring...
Auburn Fire Department to limit emergency response to Jackson Township, mayor says
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - Auburn Mayor Dave Clark issued an urgent public notice to Jackson Township residents on Friday, expressing continued public safety concerns related to the township’s fire and EMS response reliability. According to Clark, Auburn ended fire territory discussions and confirmed it would no longer prov
With elevator out, FWFD carries some at senior apartment
Currently, some residents who need to go to the doctor or get groceries resort to calling 911 and Fort Wayne Firefighters carry the resident down or up the stairs.
Local law enforcement shares safety measures as high fuel prices raise fuel theft risk
(WPTA) - As fuel prices remain high, local law enforcement is asking residents and businesses to be proactive in securing their personal fuel tanks and fuel storage areas. Authorities say high fuel costs often lead to an increase in fuel theft incidents. To secure personal fuel tanks or fuel storage...
FWFD extinguishes northwest Fort Wayne fire
The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) needed less than 30 minutes to quench the flames of a Saturday night fire.
Look out for a “cop on a rooftop” on Friday morning
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post will join 50 other Indiana law enforcement agencies to partner with Special Olympics Indiana and Dunkin’ stores on Friday, May 15, for Cop on a Rooftop. Troopers will be stationed at the Dunkin’ store at 9821...
