I&M awards grant to ACPL Foundation for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) awarded the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) Foundation a grant on Thursday for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ACPL launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program, which provides children from birth to age five with free,...
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System seeks food donations for veterans as SNAP lapses
The VA Northern Indiana Health Care System is seeking community support for veterans in need. The Center for Development and Civic Engagement is requesting donations of non-perishable food items to assist veterans who require assistance, according to a community announcement. The mission of the CDCE is to ensure that...
Fort Wayne Pride Center to host annual Christmas adoption event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For nearly a decade, members of one Fort Wayne organization say they’ve made it their mission to bring joy to families who feel left out during the holidays. The Fort Wayne Pride Center hosts an annual Christmas adoption, where people donate items to children...
Northeast Indiana families continue to withstand aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
Now, as Jamaican roads and airports stand severely damaged, they are all just trying to find their way back home
Community members on Fort Wayne’s southeast side react to 2026 city budget cuts
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne City Council first proposed a Southeast Plan of $2.3 million in infrastructure improvements earlier this year. On Tuesday, the council cut a million dollars from it. Members of the Oxford Community Association said they’re now left wondering why their part of town is...
Indy and Fort Wayne Area Named as Top Locations for Casino Relocation
A new report names downtown Indianapolis and an area north of Fort Wayne as the top spots in Indiana for a possible casino relocation. The Indiana Gaming Commission hired Spectrum Gaming Group to find where an existing casino could make the most money if moved. Their study points to high...
New Portrait Wall Honors Nebraska Neighborhood’s History and Community Connections
The Nebraska Neighborhood, west of downtown Fort Wayne, recently unveiled a new portrait wall. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the corner of West Main and Fry streets. Neighbors and City staff attended the event.
Grand Rapids food distributor expands to Indiana with $51M facility
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A food service company based in Grand Rapids has opened a distribution center in Fort Wayne, a $51 million investment that will expand the company’s reach into Northeast Indiana. Van Eerden Foodservice, a family-owned company, opened the 181,000 square foot building this week, which...
Local event encouraging Hoosiers to contact state officials after call for special session on...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A gathering in Fort Wayne on Sunday is inviting Hoosiers to make their voices heard after Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s recent call for a special legislative session on redistricting. From 2 to 4 p.m., community members are invited to USW Local #903 for a...
Allen County considers Hillegas Road widening study and future upgrades
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Allen County commissioners are set to review a proposed agreement with Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc. on Friday to conduct a comprehensive study of the Hillegas Road corridor. This study aims to outline future federally funded improvements for the road, which connects several key areas in...

















