Fort Wayne IN

Police were called to an area near Hamilton and Smith roads.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Cherish Brown learned that she'll get the chance to compete in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the third straight year on Monday. The very next day, the Edon, Ohio native was in Downtown Fort Wayne setting an unofficial Parkview Field record. Cherish...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A local teen is putting his pie-making skills to the test!. 16-year-old Dom Marra began working at the Pine Valley Pizza Hut around a year and a half ago. Now, the restaurant chain has deemed him ‘Best Pizza Maker in Northern Indiana’. According...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Anita Crusoe isn’t a part of the union’s current battle, but she knows what it’s like to be a firefighter in Fort Wayne. She says the public needs to listen up. “Those firefighters are doing everything they can, to ring all the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The U-S Air Force Thunderbirds will headline this year’s Fort Wayne Air Show. The Thunderbirds are America’s premier flight demonstration team, and are comprised of 12 officers including 6 demo pilots. A support team of 132 enlisted specialists along with a few...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As northeast Indiana deals with a stretch of high heat, experts say drivers should be taking extra steps to protect their vehicles. Temperatures have hovered in the 90s for much of the week. That kind of heat can put additional stress on key vehicle systems including the engine, tires, and […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Three-and-a-half-year-old Harvey Jump is known for his infectious smile, big hugs, and joyful spirit. But now, his family says that same joy is being tested by a devastating diagnosis. Harvey’s mom, Karley Jump, says Harvey has been in therapy for most of his young life,...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Officials and residents broke ground on renovations for Arbors of Southtowne Square on Wednesday. The affordable senior housing complex, located on 7911 Decatur Rd., includes 214 units. Renovations will include new windows, elevators, plumbing and a new roof topped with solar panels. Yvonne...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new antique store is taking over the former home of Big Lots on Stellhorn Road. The owners call it “Our Perfect Chaos,” and they feature different vendors selling all types of items, ranging from old furniture to vintage clothing. Husband and wife...

The woman claimed there was no one else in the apartment with her.