Waynedale rezones, aims to be more ‘family friendly’
Waynedale has featured the same zoning landscape since being annexed into Fort Wayne in the 1950s.
“We’re laying the foundation for opportunity,” East Allen County Schools expands shared campus
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WFFT) – The district felt like it was time for some more space for current and incoming students, so they decided to expand the shared campus of Paul Harding Jr. High and East Allen University. Now there are two new academics for each of the schools...
First Alert Forecast: Heat remains through the weekend. Relief in sight
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Hot, humid weather will continue through the weekend. Highs expected to be in the low 90s on Thursday and Friday, with a slight dip into the upper 80s on Saturday before returning to the low 90s on Sunday. During the time, the heat index during the hottest part of the afternoon will range...
Harlan Food Bank braces for potential SNAP cuts
HARLAN, Ind. (WPTA) - Peggy Nelson has volunteered at the Harlan Food Bank for 18 years. She enjoys serving people every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. “I just think it’s an important thing because it’s not only the young people that are having a hard time getting jobs ... it’s the older residents of the...
Police looking for second shooter in southeast double-homicide
Early afternoon Fort Wayne Police responded to a double homicide at the 1000 block of Hamilton Avenue.
Man sentenced for dealing cocaine in Fort Wayne
The man had also been sentenced for a separate 2023 drug case.
Fort Wayne Man Arrested On Machine Gun Possession Charge
PLYMOUTH — A Fort Wayne man was arrested in Marshall County for allegedly possessing a firearm that was altered to be a fully automatic weapon. Sincier S. Hutchins, 21, Fort Wayne, is charged with possession of a machine gun, a level 5 felony; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor.
EACS breaks ground on Paul Harding Jr. High School, East Allen University additions and...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - East Allen County Schools (EACS) held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for new additions and renovations for Paul Harding Jr. High School and East Allen University. Leaders gathered at 6501 Wayne Trace Boulevard around 2 p.m. to mark the historic milestone for the district. “This...
Police investigating reports of shooting on Fort Wayne’s southeast side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne police are investigating reports of a shooting on the city’s southeast side Thursday afternoon. Reports of a shooting near the intersection of Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue were called out at about noon. Dispatchers could not confirm the number of victims or...
2 dead in shooting near Fort Wayne park
Police were called to an area near Hamilton and Smith roads.
