Step Back in Time at the Lincoln Tower
Fort Wayne is full of historic architecture that will sweep you back in time. Let’s step into another era with a visit to the Lincoln Tower in downtown Fort Wayne—once the tallest building in Indiana. When you visit the Lincoln Tower, you can see how the preservation of the bank and lobby have been so meticulously...
Family secret adds spice to ‘Chicken & Biscuits’
Arena Dinner Theatre will present a relatively new play Jan. 16-31, but it’s one that has a familiar premise. Penned by Douglas Lyons and premiering in 2020, Chicken & Biscuits centers on the Jenkins family, who are coming together for the funeral of their father. Amid the normal interactions and altercations that...
77-year-old man dies after SUV flips onto I-69 from dead-end road
Investigators determined the driver likely didn't realize the road ended and instead thought there was an overpass ahead.
Fort Wayne Weighs New Rules on Homeless Encampments
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) Fort Wayne city leaders are considering changes to city code that would give police more authority to remove or ban homeless encampments. The discussion comes after the city cleared a camp under the Veterans Memorial Bridge that had spilled onto the Rivergreenway Trail before Christmas....
Former Van Halen lead singer set to perform in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - David Lee Roth, the voice of Van Halen, is set to perform in Fort Wayne in June. The rock icon, known for his unique vocals, contributed to the band’s 80+ million records sold worldwide and their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Local educator announces run for Allen County Commissioner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A local educator has announced his plan to run for Allen County Commissioner. Jorge Fernandez previously ran for the Fort Wayne Community Schools School Board, the Allen County Council, the Fort Wayne City Council, the Allen County Board of Commissioners, and the Indiana House of...
Fireworks light up early morning sky near Glenbrook mall
A fireworks display lit up the sky near the Glenbrook Square mall Tuesday morning that a motorist was able to partially catch on video.
Turning to the public to help solve a 2018 Fort Wayne homicide
While it's unclear if there are any suspects in 2026, eight years later, no arrest has been made.
Man pleads guilty to murder in 2023 gang shooting, faces 45-year sentence
Corrion Parks, 22, pleaded guilty to murder on Tuesday in connection with a September 2023 gang-related shooting.
Fort Wayne teen now charged as adult for role in life-threatening shooting
In August, a man was found with a gunshot wound in the 4400 block of Bowser Avenue.

















