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Fort Wayne man takes steps to bring autism awareness programming to local FM radio...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne man with autism says his dream is quickly becoming reality as his non-profit works to purchase a local FM radio station. John Graham started “Radio for a Cause” nearly 10 years ago. He has been streaming inclusive programming for years.
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Humane Fort Wayne, Zeigler Subaru teaming up for adoption event

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Humane Fort Wayne and Zeigler Subaru are coming together Saturday for an adoption event. The event will be held at Zeigler Subaru, 502 W. Coliseum Blvd., noon to 3 p.m. More than 30 adoptable pets will be at the event. Photos and biographies will be...
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Eco Fest returns to Fort Wayne Sunday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It’s a family friendly event that celebrates sustainability in the Summit City. The 7th annual Eco Fest returns to Headwaters Park on Sunday. The free event is happening from 12-5 p.m. There will be vendors, live music, kids activities and food trucks. The mission...
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South Whitley Native Completes Orr Fellowship

INDIANAPOLIS – The 2024 class of Orr Fellows has just completed the two-year Fellowship, and a native of South Whitley now joins the program’s network of nearly 700 alumni who are making a significant positive impact on Indiana’s economy. Orr Fellowship is Indiana’s premier early-career development program,...
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I&M launches new support center to understand energy bills

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Thursday, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) announced it officially launched a new platform to help customers better understand and manage their energy bills. I&M says the “Bill Support Center” was created to make electric bill information, rate options, and available energy cost management prog
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FWPD adds online search for towed cars in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The Fort Wayne Police Department changed how people find their towed cars. People now need to check the department's website to confirm where their car is before doing anything else. Sgt. Jonathan Cutler said the website makes things easier. "It does give you a...
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Pink paint sparks preservation debate at former Baltes Mansion in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A fresh coat of pink paint on one of Fort Wayne’s historic homes is drawing criticism from preservation advocates and sparking debate over how historic buildings should be maintained. The former Baltes Mansion, now home to the downtown Women’s Care Center, recently underwent renovations ahead
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NIPSCO to hold community help sessions for energy bill assistance

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - NIPSCO is adding more help sessions across northern Indiana starting June 2. The in-person events are called Community Customer Care Centers and are meant to help customers understand their bills, find out if they qualify for energy assistance and pick up energy-saving tips. PREVIOUS COVERAGE:
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‘I hope it’s not a slush fund’: Communities struggle to spend opioid settlement funds

INDIANAPOLIS — Alisha Ladyga was 16 when she first tried and became addicted to OxyContin in the early 2000s, years before the opioid crisis swept the nation. During the peak of the epidemic in her hometown of Huntington, Indiana, she said nearly everyone she knew was using drugs. “People...
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Allen County homeowners have until June 15 to appeal property assessments

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Annual property assessment notices are arriving in mailboxes across Allen County, giving homeowners a look at the county’s estimated market value of their property for the year. Allen County Assessor, Stacey O’Day said assessments are meant to reflect what a property would likely sell for on

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