Now Open: Indiana’s First Ever Spirit Christmas Stores
Spirit Halloween launches Spirit Christmas in Indiana! Find gifts, lights, inflatables, and even meet Santa.
CP’s early support and continued impact compel church and pastor’s giving
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (BP) – The Cooperative Program helped St. Joe Community Church get its footing 23 years ago. It’s one reason Pastor Greg Byman and the congregation pay it forward by giving through CP, but certainly not the only one. “The Cooperative Program enabled us to have...
Blessings in a Backpack prepares for annual Turkey Tote drive
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The government shutdown may be over, but its ripple effects are still being felt in Fort Wayne, especially by the families who already suffer from food insecurity. Leaders with Blessings in a Backpack are preparing for their annual Turkey Totes Drive. Thursday, volunteers packed more...
United Way reaches goal for Emergency Food Campaign
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Thanks to the community’s help, the United Way of Allen County says it has reached its Emergency Food Campaign fundraising goal to support local food pantries. As many families went without full SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, many turned to food banks for...
‘Christmas on Broadway’ tree gets cut down Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Christmas on Broadway will celebrate 21 years next week and the tree was cut down on Friday. The spruce is over 40 feet tall and is 24 years old. It was selected because of its fullness. Brian T’Kindt, the tree’s donor, said it is emotional...
Traffic flowing after four-car fender-bender in southwest Fort Wayne
No persons involved in the crash were seriously injured, and crews are currently working to clear the area.
FWPD warns of financial scams involving virtual currency kiosks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is warning of financial scams. The department says there is a growing concern with the misuse of virtual currency kiosks - machines that can convert cash into cryptocurrency. It says that as technology evolves, so do the methods criminals...
Quest for the Best Croissant in Town
In a recent quest to find the best croissants in town, a question was raised on social media: "Where can I get some nice croissants in town?" The post, which can be found here, garnered a variety of responses from locals who were eager to share their favorite spots.
Five Parkview Hospitals Earn A’s In Fall Safety Grades
FORT WAYNE – Five Parkview hospitals received A grades in the fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Hospital Randallia, Parkview Huntington Hospital,...
Humane Fort Wayne offering short-term holiday foster program to give dogs home for Thanksgiving
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Though many think of turkey when it comes to Thanksgiving, Humane Fort Wayne is hoping you’ll keep another animal in mind for the holiday. This Thanksgiving, the animal shelter says it wants every dog in its care to spend the holiday in a home.
