Fort Wayne IN

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — After community backlash, Fort Wayne is straying away from plans to build an $800k sign, but what will the money be used on instead? Mayor Sharon Tucker announced at a press conference on Tuesday that, after hearing out the public, she no longer thought a welcome sign on the interstate was […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Construction on houses for the City of Fort Wayne’s new development project officially kicked off on Tuesday. The A Lot to Love program focuses on developing vacant, City-owned lots into affordable housing. Mayor Sharon Tucker joined developers on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A longtime Fort Wayne favorite was the target of vandalism overnight, just hours after closing on Friday. Powers Hamburgers, known as the “Slider Capital of the World,” reported Saturday that its downtown location had been damaged during the night. The incident left a window broken, forcing...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 69-year-old Fort Wayne man has been arrested on allegations of child molesting, city police say. Peter J. Hill has been preliminarily charged with one count of child molesting. He is currently being held at the Allen County Jail. No formal charges have been filed...

The executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Indiana, Marianne Stanley, announced the news through a Facebook post on Monday evening.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Indiana Michigan Power, headquartered in downtown Fort Wayne, is squarely in the conversation about the state’s nuclear build-out as a startup announced plans for an Indiana “energy park” and manufacturing hub and state leaders push multiple reactor options, according to company and state...

The killing took place near a boat ramp along East California Road.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne City Council will vote on building a large sign to welcome drivers to Fort Wayne Tuesday evening. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Mayor Tucker announces decorative gateway markers planned for I-69, U.S. 30 in Fort Wayne. The new signage would be installed along northbound I-69 at...

The tradition began three years ago to ensure military members felt honored.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne were actively engaged over the Halloween weekend, prioritizing the safety of the community, particularly for families and children during trick-or-treating festivities. The increased patrols were part of a concerted effort to ensure that everyone could...