Claypool Man Suffers Moderate Injuries When Tractor & Train Collide
CLAYPOOL - A Claypool man was flown to a Fort Wayne hospital with moderate injuries Thursday afternoon after his tractor collided with a train. According to information provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, at 4:21 p.m. Thursday a tractor, driven by Michael Wayne Johnson, 61, Claypool, was traveling west...
Fort Wayne, area businesses participating in national ‘ICE Out’ protests Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - As “ICE Out” protests unfold across the country Friday, several local businesses are sharing how they plan to join the movement. Organizers of the nationwide protest against immigration crackdowns are calling for a boycott of shopping, work, and school on Friday. While some...
Indianapolis Man Identified as Fort Wayne’s First Homicide Victim of 2026
An Indianapolis man has been identified as the first homicide victim of the year in Fort Wayne, according to the Allen County Coroner's Office. The deceased, Khiry Van Wilkens, 31, was found in his vehicle on Saturday morning at the convergence of Pemberton Drive and East State Boulevard, after Fort Wayne Police...
Why Locals Are OBSESSED With This 1888 Seafood Landmark in Fort Wayne, IN
The Oyster Bar opened in 1888 when Honorable Ferdinand Oetting launched his original saloon, bringing what would become 130 years of history to Fort Wayne. This vintage establishment serves serious food in a casual atmosphere, with fresh high-quality seafood at an iconic location that’s seen it all. The Calhoun...
POV: You Just Found Fort Wayne, IN’s Best White Pizza Costs Under $10
When you pull up to Raimondo’s Pizza on West State Boulevard, the 25-minute wait during Saturday dinner rush tells you everything you need to know about this family-owned Fort Wayne favorite. Their white pizza is surprisingly bomb with pan-style crust that hits just right, while creative options like taco...
5-lane Hillegas Road expansion project in Fort Wayne begins in 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The City of Fort Wayne is gearing up for a major road project on Hillegas Road, with construction beginning in the spring of 2026. This expansion will transform the road into a five-lane thoroughfare. The project will stretch along Hillegas between Coliseum and West...
FWPD: Copper thefts are almost ‘impossible’ to identify
While it might not make your engagement ring anytime soon, copper's value is on the rise.
Huntington Community Mourns Loss of Patricia Jackson in Fatal U.S. 24 Collision Amid Slick...
The Huntington County Coroner's Office confirmed that Patricia A. Jackson, 58, of Huntington, was killed in a Monday collision on U.S. 24. Her Jeep slid across the median and was struck by an oncoming semi-truck between Roanoke and Huntington, WANE reported. Authorities said slick roads likely caused Jackson to lose...
One person found dead in Indiana, investigation underway
INDIANA — Police are investigating the death of a man found unconscious Wednesday night behind an apartment building in Fort Wayne. According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 6100 block of Holgate Drive after receiving a call about an unconscious man....
Court docs: Man killed ‘by accident’ in robbery-turned-homicide; 2 suspects charged
The bullet pierced the man's leg near his kneecap, and he tried to drive away but crashed.
