Fort Wayne police: Man set ex-girlfriend on fire with sterno
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — James L. Buroff was arrested on last night, for arson and domestic battery after allegedly throwing a lit sterno can at his ex-girlfriend, Cheryl Perkins, causing her to catch fire. Perkins was found outside the residence with burns and cuts, and her clothing was...
Dispensary gives new life to historic Antwerp Norfolk & Western Train Depot
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A local dispensary is giving a new life to a piece of northwest Ohio history. Zen Leaf Antwerp is opening in the Antwerp Norfolk & Western Train Depot, which was built in 1880 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A grand...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Fort Wayne, IN
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near fort wayne.
National School Bus Safety Week Urges Drivers To Stop For Flashing Red Lights
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — As National School Bus Safety Week kicks off across the country, transportation and safety leaders are sounding the alarm: when the red lights are flashing, there is no passing. The School Transportation Association of Indiana, alongside organizations like the Michigan Association for Pupil...
1 injured in shooting at apartment complex in southeast Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on the southeast side of Fort Wayne. Before 10:30 Friday night, police and ambulances were called to the 4300 block of Queen Street at the Parks Edge at McKinnie Commons apartment complex. Fort Wayne Dispatch was able to confirm...
Jerry Seinfeld bringing latest stand-up routine to the Embassy next year
The comedy legend is scheduled to perform at the Embassy Theatre early next year.
Rolling slowdowns coming to I-69 in Fort Wayne overnight
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Rolling slowdowns are coming to I-69 in Fort Wayne overnight Thursday. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the rolling slowdowns, which are scheduled for between midnight and 5 a.m. Friday, will be between the Illinois Road and Lima Road exits in both directions. According...
Fort Wayne Area Forecast: Storm System to Bring Rain Late Saturday into Sunday
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana will see a mixed stretch of weather heading into the weekend, with a brief warm-up followed by a chance of showers and storms Saturday night, according to the US National Weather Service in Northern Indiana. Temperatures will rise into the mid- to upper...
‘Halloween Bash’ event returning this Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire and Police Department’s ‘Halloween Bash’ event returns this Saturday. The annual event is from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Safety Village. It is meant to be a fun but safe afternoon for the Fort Wayne community. There...
Allen County Human Resources Department to host career fair
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Human Resources Department is set to host a career fair later this month. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 23, community members are invited to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for the event. According to the department, Allen County...