Lung Cancer Awareness: Dr. Yahanda discusses radon and lung cancer
Dr. Alan Yahanda, Surgical Oncologist at Parkview, discussed the different causes of lung cancer with FOX 55's Brian Miller. Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, accounting for 85%-90% of cancers, but other factors can increase a person's chance of developing the disease as well. Dr. Yahanda said...
City of Fort Wayne sends reminders as trash collection crews navigate snow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A spokesperson for the City of Fort Wayne has sent a list of reminders for residents as crews with the city’s solid waste department navigate snow-covered roads. Icy and snowy streets and alleyways are difficult for crews in larger GFL trucks to maneuver through,...
Seeking the Best Carrot Cake Recommendations or Bakeries!
The quest for the perfect carrot cake has taken a new turn on social media. A recent post on Reddit has sparked a lively discussion among users, as one individual seeks recommendations for the best carrot cake in town. The user, who recently moved to Indianapolis, plans to bring a carrot cake to a family Christmas...
Fort Wayne Fire Department urges caution with space heaters as temps drop
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As temperatures drop across northeast Indiana, the Fort Wayne Fire Department is reminding residents to use caution with space heaters and winter heating sources to prevent fires. “You’re sitting on the couch and you have a blanket on yourself. You might have thought that you were three feet...
Fort Wayne Officials Warn Residents To Safeguard Pipes Ahead Of Extreme Cold
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — With temperatures expected to fall into the single digits, Fort Wayne officials are urging residents to take precautions to protect their homes from frozen pipes and potential water damage. City officials say homeowners should keep garage doors closed to help retain heat and shield...
GoFundMe launched for Santa actor as he prepares for surgery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT)— For nearly his entire life, Gary Coffelt has been known as Santa Claus to families across several states; his holiday career began at age 16. “I did it at Southside High School and borrowed a costume and after I did that, he gave that costume to me, and that started a whole career for me.”
Historic Fort Wayne radio station celebrating 100 years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - WOWO’s 100-year legacy reaches far beyond 21country. Just ask Kayla Blakeslee, who grew up in Pennsylvania. “I heard about WOWO at a young age, and how, you know, during World War II, our veterans and folks at home were listening to WOWO to hear an update on their loved ones overseas,” she...
Norovirus Outbreak: A Community’s Battle with the Winter Vomiting Disease
A wave of illness seems to be sweeping through various communities, with many individuals reporting sudden bouts of vomiting, fever, and body aches. The source of this ailment appears to be twofold, originating from both nursing homes and children. This issue is not isolated, as many locals have reported experiencing...
‘FRAUD INVESTIGATION:’ Noble County Sheriff’s Department looking into bus company after customer complaints
NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Detectives in Noble County are investigating American Heritage Trails, a bus company that has been the subject of multiple customer complaints about canceled trips and missing refunds. BACKGROUND: Local track team frustrated by issues with bus company on trip to Junior Olympics. The...
Korean Fried Chicken finds home in Waynedale
Korean Fried Chicken has reopened in a new location: 2801 Lower Huntington Road in Waynedale. The restaurant is operated by Gemma Luo and Poyun “Po” Luo, who first launched the business three years ago at 930 Goshen Ave., where Mo’s Tacos now resides. The restaurant closed earlier...
