Developer, concerned neighbors speak out on proposed neighborhood near Fort Wayne airport
The proposed waiver would place the development within the airport overlay district.
Fort Wayne City Council approves $29M overpass on Airport Expressway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Councilmembers voted in favor of a construction project for an overpass on Airport Expressway, to go over the railroad track near the Ardmore Ave. intersection. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne receives $23.2M grant to build overpass for railroad on Airport Expressway. The city secured a grant from...
WATCH LIVE: Latest on storms in 21Country
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A live of storms passed through 21Country this morning. Will the storms last for the rest of the day?. First Alert Meteorologist Caleb Saylor has more on what happened and what to expect.
Fort Wayne’s opioid settlement grants focus on harm reduction, grief
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article stated Project.ME hands out needles. The organization does not supply needles. The City of Fort Wayne disbursed its first round of Opioid Settlement Fund grants in November. WBOI’s Ella Abbott reports the grants went to community organizations focused on all affected...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in Indiana in March
INDIANA — Although March marks the beginning of meteorological spring, historical weather records show that measurable snowfall remains possible across Indiana during the month. Long-term climate data collected by the National Weather Service and the National Centers for Environmental Information indicates that...
Single-Vehicle Crash in Branch County Injures Indiana Woman
Authorities say a Fort Wayne, Indiana, woman was injured in a Monday evening traffic crash south of Quincy. Branch County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of South Ray Quincy Road around 5:00 p.m. They say a 48-year-old Fort Wayne woman was northbound when she lost control...
PHOTOS: Damage reported in Wells, Jay counties following severe storms
(WPTA) - 21Alive News crews are in Wells and Jay counties on Wednesday, documenting damage after severe thunderstorms moved through the area. Wells County EMA Director John Petro told 21Alive News a pole barn in the area of S 600 East and E 350 South, near Vera Cruz, was heavily damaged in the storm.
First Alert Weather Day Blog: Thunderstorms rolling through the region
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Update 1:00am - Thunderstorms continue to weaken overnight as they move into 21Country. Expect heavy downpours through the night into the morning. Occasional periods of gusty wind (up to 60 mph) and small hail are possible. Storms will likely be noisy as they move through...
INDOT: Traffic slowed on stretch of I-69 in Fort Wayne due to flooding
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says traffic is slowed along a portion of I-69 in Fort Wayne on Wednesday morning as scattered storms continue to move through the area. INDOT’s website says flooding has been reported along northbound I-69, from Goshen to Lima roads....
Whitko Work-Based Learning Spotlight Highlights Aiden Baldridge
LARWILL – Aiden Baldridge, a senior at Whitko Junior/Senior High School, has completed his business pathway at Whitko Career Academy and is gaining hands-on experience as a bank teller at Crossroads Bank through the Work-Based Learning program. In his role, he assists customers with deposits, payments, withdrawals,...

















