Fort Wayne IN

A significant number of police officers were recently spotted conducting training exercises in downtown Fort Wayne, specifically at the former Aunt Millies location. Eyewitnesses estimated that between 30 to 40 officers were involved in the drill. It has been confirmed that the training was related to Immigration and...

If conditions hold, nearly half the U.S. could see the northern lights on Thursday.

A beloved son and brother, Ethan Michael Fike, passed away untimely on November 1, 2025, at the young age of 19 years. Sadly, he took his last breath just under a month after his 19th birthday. Thus far, the precise details surrounding his untimely passing remain concealed. Ethan Michael Fike...

After more than five decades, the band Journey has decided it's time for the final curtain call.

AUBURN, Ind.–A report from the Indiana Gaming Commission recently identified Auburn as one of two potential locations for a casino relocation within the state. “While this report has generated discussion across the community, I want to be clear – I am not aware of any formal proposal or organized effort to locate a...

GARRETT, Ind. (WPTA) - Garrett Police Chief Gerald Kline is set to resign, city officials announced Tuesday evening. The announcement was made during Tuesday’s city council meeting by Mayor Todd Fiandt, who said the decision was made due to a loss of confidence after a yearslong misconduct investigation into the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 69-year-old Fort Wayne man allegedly lured a 10-year-old girl into his home with an offer of $10 before molesting her, newly filed court records say. BACKGROUND: 69-year-old man arrested for allegedly molesting 10-year-old girl | Story continues below previous coverage. Peter J. Hill is...

A fire broke out southwest of downtown Fort Wayne on Wednesday evening.

Like so many dogs in shelters, Roxxie waited patiently for the day her life would change, the day she would be chosen by a forever family. At Huntington County Humane Society, a shelter located in Huntington, Indiana, Roxxie quickly won over the hearts of the staff. She was not only beautiful but also affectionate...

SOUTH WHITLEY – An armadillo is an unusual-looking mammal, and one that most people would probably associate with southern states like Texas and Louisiana. A Purdue expert recently reported that we have armadillos in Indiana!. Brian McGowan, Purdue wildlife specialist, said that the nine-banded armadillo, a 10- to...