Fort Wayne IN

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Yesterday’s snowfall in Fort Wayne broke a nearly 100-year-old daily snowfall record. 2.7″ of snow was recorded yesterday which beats out the previous record of 1.2″ that was set back in 1928. This also marks the largest single day snow event in Fort Wayne since 6.2″ of snow fell almost 3...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department is investigating a fire that broke out in a home early Tuesday morning that left one person dead. Fire crews responded around 1:30 a.m. The home is located in the 3000 block of Reed Street. That’s southwest of the intersection of Anthony Boulevard and Pontiac […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Several businesses in 21Country are honoring those who have served our country with Veterans Day deals and freebies. Kroger is offering a 10% discount to active duty and veteran military service members for both in-store and pick-up shopping. Great Clips is offering free haircuts to...

FORT WAYNE – Master Trooper Don Stoffel has served the people of Indiana as a state trooper for 40 years. Stoffel began his career with the Indiana State Police in December of 1985. Out of the Indiana State Police Academy, he was assigned the Fort Wayne Post and assigned patrol duties in Adams County. After two years...

The state's top lawmakers aren't convinced Indianapolis needs a casino, despite a new report projecting that a downtown casino would capture hundreds of millions of dollars that existing sites leave on the table. Some Central Indiana legislators are instead looking to relocate a gaming license from Indiana's...

The bowling alley has committed Friday evening to a partnership that looks to strike it big by combining bowling and presents.

As more snow moves through the region, both city and state officials are reminding Hoosiers to drive cautiously.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s Winter Contingency Plan offers options for people looking for shelter and warming center options this winter. The plan’s expanded overnight shelter services will operate from December 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with warming stations opening earlier as weather conditions...

Monday, an Allen Superior Court Judge sentenced Jonathon Mattix to 80 years in prison for the killing of Dawn Kovach, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and injuries to her face.

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An Indiana man will spend up to 15 years in prison for selling stolen pontoon boats in Ottawa County. Lance Holland, of Fort Wayne, IN, was arrested in May 2024 following an investigation into stolen pontoon boat sales. Holland was arrested along with Ceandra Jackson, also from Fort Wayne.