Komets slay Indy Fuel for 5th straight win on ‘Princess Night’
The Komets are once again tied with Toledo for first place in the ECHL's Central Division following Saturday's win over the Fuel.
2 hospitalized after apartment fire on Fort Wayne’s southwest side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a fire on the city’s southwest side on Sunday. According to the department, firefighters were dispatched to an apartment in the 2100 block of Engle Road around 3:15 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they began extinguishing the...
This Indiana Wildlife Sanctuary Features Rescued Black Bears In A Natural Habitat
Some places just stop you in your tracks, and one animal sanctuary is absolutely one of them. Set across 18 acres of peaceful countryside, this nonprofit refuge gives displaced, captive-raised exotic animals a permanent home where they can finally breathe easy. I find it genuinely moving to know that bears,...
Allen County population climbs over 400,000
According to newly-released data, Allen County’s population grew by more than 3,000 from 2024 to 2025. That brings the population of Indiana’s third-largest county up above 400,000 residents, to 402,329. And at an increase of more than four percent, it puts Allen County in the top three counties...
Fort Wayne Figure Skaters compete in U.S. Figure Skating Sectionals hosted at PSM Icehouse
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This weekend Fort Wayne hosts the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Midwestern & Pacific Coast high school sectional finals. More than 350 plus athletes will be competing, including 13 local Fort Wayne skaters. This is the first time ever, a Fort Wayne high school is partipating in the competition.
Lake Avenue closed due to downed powerline
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Lake Avenue in Fort Wayne was closed down early Saturday morning after a vehicle accident caused a power line to fall on the road. Dispatch confirmed the accident happened around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Crews are at the scene working to get the road clear. This article will be updated […]
First Alert Forecast: One tornado confirmed from last night’s storms, quieter weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The National Weather Service confirmed this afternoon that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Banquo, Huntington County, shortly after 7 pm last night and traveled for a mile and a half before dissipating. Another storm survey will be completed tomorrow, the 28th, near La Fontaine, where it is...
WOMEN IN AG: Adams County farm leader working behind the scenes
ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – During Women’s History Month, the Indiana Farm Bureau spotlights women in the agriculture industry across the state. In Adams County, women working in agriculture doesn’t always mean working in the field, it’s the work behind the scenes that is redefining industry roles. “I love this...
Clothes for Joes raising funds for veterans’ service center
On Saturday, Clothes for Joes held the official kickoff ceremony for its capital campaign, which is set to raise $250,000 to get its Veterans' Service Center up and running by Veterans Day.
Voucher cuts push Fort Wayne daycare to brink, families struggle
All God’s Children Daycare Center in Fort Wayne has served the community for 29 years, educating and caring for thousands of children.
