Fort Wayne IN

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Lots of people ring in the New Year by watching the ball drop at midnight. For some, staying up that late isn’t always easy. On Wednesday, families found a way to celebrate early without losing any of the fun. Instead of counting down to...

The Allen County Public Library hosted a “countdown to noon” for kids today to offer a family-appropriate option for participating in a new year’s celebration – while still making it to bedtime. Kids inside the main branch of the ACPL filled the children’s section as they...

(FORT WAYNE, IN) – As students across Allen County gear up for winter break, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is rolling out a full slate of free activities designed to keep kids, teens, and families entertained while school is out. During Winter Break, families can explore a wide range of programs tailored to...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Despite the cold start to 2026, we will be on a gradual warmup over the next few days. Highs will stay in the upper 20s for today and tomorrow, as we return to the 30s over the weekend. Partly to mostly cloudy skies will be the theme of the next 5-6 days.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The snow has moved out of our area, but has left some slick spots on less traveled roads. So, as you head out on Thursday morning, drive carefully. Overall, though, weather through the first days of 2026 will be calmer. We’ve also seen some cooler...

WOODBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - Woodburn City Hall is temporarily closed due to an ongoing staffing transition in the Deputy Clerk position. The City announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday that the closure would go into effect on Thursday, Jan. 1. On Thursday, the City shared an update noting the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Allen County lawmakers are inviting Hoosier students to join the Indiana House Page Program for the 2026 legislative session. State Rep. Martin Carbaugh said students can witness the legislative process, tour the Statehouse, and meet their state representative. "I encourage students who are...

The first mention of relocation occurred in 2024. (Rising Sun, Ind.) - The relocation of Rising Star Casino will under consideration when the Indiana Senate returns in January. Last month, the Senate Public Policy Committee voted 8-0 to allow the casino located in Ohio County to relocate to Allen County...

CROMWELL – A Cromwell man was recently arrested for allegedly stabbing a man multiple times. Destin Lee Parker, 22, 114 E. Orange St., Cromwell, is charged with aggravated battery, a level 3 felony. On Dec. 23, officers with the Noble County Sheriff’s Department received a report about Parker stabbing...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - With the quiet start to 2026, I want to take some time to recap some of Fort Wayne’s weather stats from 2025. A Fort Wayne Weather Wrapped, if you will. In terms of temperature the average high was 64.1 degrees, lower than the warmest...