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Columbia City finished third, while Huntington North earned runner-up honors during Friday's sectional meet.

FORT WAYNE — PBS Fort Wayne is beginning the year with a major programming change, replacing its Explore multicast channel with the WORLD Channel and expanding access to national and international nonfiction programming for viewers in northeast Indiana. The transition took effect at midnight on New Year’s Day, when...

Heartland Ambulance Service began handling Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) for areas of Allen County outside city limits on December 29, 2025, keeping 911 medical calls running without interruption. The change came after Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) announced in September that it would stop handling...

The camp will give kids an insight into subjects like LEGO robots, geology, astronomy, forensics and more.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a fire on the city’s northeast side on Sunday. According to the department, firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue at around 7:45 a.m. When they arrived on the scene,...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) shares that there are five new Special Group Recognition license plate designs available to Hoosiers in 2026. The BMV’s Special Group Recognition license plates allow Indiana residents to show support for colleges, universities, and organizations....

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A theatre workshop in Fort Wayne is encouraging actors of all ages and abilities to exercise their skills. TekVenture Makerspace is hosting ‘Playing With Plays’ every Saturday this January. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. each weekend, community members are invited to the organization’s...

NORTHEAST INDIANA (WANE) — Huntington and Wabash county animal shelters are closed to the public after rescuing over 70 animals combined on Friday and Saturday. Dec. 27, 2025, leaders at the Wabash County Animal Shelter were notified of a home southeast of downtown Wabash that had “quite a few beagles.” When the...

Fort Wayne’s Tex-Mex scene is a flavorful blend of tradition and innovation, offering everything from vibrant cantinas to family-friendly favorites. Here are five top spots:. Located on The Landing, Mercado blends traditional Mexican fare with West Coast influences in a vibrant, energetic setting. The bright décor...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A local Fort Wayne business is making the “Dry January” challenge easier this year. Swizzle, Fort Wayne’s first alcohol-free bottle shop, opened two years ago, with shelves stocked with craft beers and cocktails, all containing no alcohol. The owner, Crystal Vann...