Reminder: Allen County property taxes due Nov. 10
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Allen County Treasurer Samantha Chenery reminds property owners that Monday, November 10 is the deadline to pay fall property taxes. Payments must be received or postmarked by this date to avoid penalties. If you misplaced your bill, you can print a new one from...
Spirit Christmas opens pop-up store in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - With Halloween behind us, the countdown to Christmas begins for many. In celebration, Spirit Christmas is returning to locations across the U.S. This year, the pop-up store is making its way to 3958 Illinois Road in Fort Wayne. Now through December 31, the store says...
Field fire breaks out northeast of Fort Wayne
The fire was located near the intersection of Bruick Road and Ehle Road.
What are some nicknames for places in and around Fort Wayne that you’ve heard?
In an intriguing linguistic study, the focus has been shifted towards the nicknames of places in and around Fort Wayne. The study is not just limited to the common names but also includes the less known ones. It's fascinating to see how local residents have come up with unique names for their neighborhoods, schools,...
Moderate to heavy damage reported in fire southwest of downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Moderate to heavy damage was reported in a fire southwest of downtown Fort Wayne on Wednesday. According to the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD), firefighters were dispatched to a reported brush fire in the 2200 block of Broadway around 8 p.m. When the crew arrived...
‘Dirty soda’ shop opening storefront in Decatur
SodaHouse currently operates as a pop-up shop and will soon have a storefront in Decatur near Rural King.
Food Not Bombs calls out FWPD for meal share arrests
The Food Not Bombs organizer said they want to make sure people are fed, regardless of the barriers they may face.
Man sentenced for 1997 rape in Fort Wayne
As part of the plea deal, other felonies were dismissed.
Pete Hegseth to headline Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will headline the Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne next week. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. “I am honored to host Secretary Hegseth at our 4th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit,” Banks said....
Decatur Man Killed In Freak Deer Collision In Rural Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — A Decatur man was killed early Wednesday morning in a tragic accident involving a deer in rural Adams County. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened around 6:41 a.m. on County Roads 100 East and 200 North, when emergency crews were called to the scene for a reported...
