Multigenerational Meyer’s Barber Shop nears a century of service in Waynedale
WAYNEDALE, Ind. (WPTA) - In his younger years, Matt Meyer didn’t know exactly where life would take him. “I was a young man, and I didn’t really know what to do, so my father offered me a chance to go to Indianapolis and go to barber school,” Meyer said.
Heat Safety Tips for People and Pets
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges residents to take action now:. Never leave children or pets in cars. Interior temperatures can double in minutes and become deadly. Fort Wayne, IN – With the hot temperatures here,. Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants to remind...
83-Year-Old Ronnie Sullivan Found Safe in Fort Wayne After Statewide Silver Alert Cancellation
The Indiana State Police have canceled the Silver Alert for Ronnie Sullivan, an 83-year-old man from Fort Wayne. He was found safe on Saturday evening around 9:21 p.m., according to a statement shared by FOX59. Sullivan had been missing and was last seen wearing a purple shirt and khaki pants. He is 5 feet 9 inches...
Out-of-town attempted murder suspect surrenders freely to Decatur PD
In a surprising turn of events late Saturday night, a 21-year-old man wanted for attempted murder in central Indiana unexpectedly turned himself in at the Decatur Police Department. Around 10 p.m. on June 21, a man—later identified as Giovanny Javier De Jesus De Jesus of Anderson, Indiana—approached the police...
Fort Wayne Community Urged to Assist in Investigation Following Fatal Shooting on W. Rudisill...
Fort Wayne Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene of a fatal shooting this afternoon, after receiving multiple emergency calls around 2:31 pm. The incident occurred in a parking lot located in the 700 block of W. Rudisill Blvd. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male victim with gunshot wounds....
Schooley’s Diner opens in Five Span area
AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP – Schooley’s Diner has recently opened near the Five Span area in the northeast corner of Paulding County. Located at 19492 State Route 637, the new diner is owned and operated by local residents Sky Schooley and her father James Schooley. Having completed the Culinary Arts...
Smithsonian exhibition on democracy in America coming to Columbia City in 2027
The Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program and Indiana Humanities are teaming up to bring the traveling exhibition, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America," to Whitley County.
ISP K9 Knox receives new bulletproof vest from Vested Interest
An Indiana State Police dog named Knox has received a new bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides protective vests and assistance to law enforcement dogs across the United States.
Close-up look at firefighting offered
The fire departments of Adams County, in partnership with Portland’s Local 5356 Firefighters Union, has announced that they will host Fire Ops 101 on June 27-28. To be held at the Monroe Fire Department and Portland’s training grounds, the event will offer community leaders, elected officials and media...
Fort Wayne’s coffee crawl last week happening this Monday through Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The coffee crawl happening in Fort Wayne is in its last week. The crawl started on June 1 and ends on Friday. The coffee crawl was started by Felicia York, who is the founder of the Fort Wayne Social Club. York said the purpose of...