Indiana men plead guilty to selling stolen boats in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An Indiana man is pleading guilty to multiple charges related to selling stolen pontoon boats in Ottawa County. Lance Holland, from Fort Wayne, IN, was arrested in May 2024 following an investigation into stolen pontoon boat sales. Holland was arrested on May 17, along with Ceandra Jackson,...
Fort Wayne woman concerned she witnessed a kidnapping outside her apartment
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A concerned neighbor says that Thursday night, she was outside smoking a cigarette on her balcony when she heard a man begin yelling at a woman to get in his trunk. Tuesday morning, Fort Wayne Police confirmed they are investigating this incident. Margaret Sternett, a...
This Unfussy Cafe In Indiana Has Mouth-Watering Jams That Are Absolutely To Die For
The moment you walk into Rise’n Roll Bakery in Fort Wayne, your senses are ambushed by a symphony of sweet and savory aromas that make your stomach perform an impromptu ballet of anticipation. This isn’t just another stop on Indiana’s culinary map – it’s a destination that has locals...
Animal Care & Control officers catch 5-foot alligator in Fort Wayne neighborhood
The gator will live the rest of his life "in proper accommodations as closely [as possible] to his natural habitat."
Churubusco residents continue to speak out
As the board members for the Town of Churubusco received pushback at their last meeting, they now held a special meeting for the agenda item tabled.
Fort Wayne Zoo adjusts hours, keeps close eye on animals amid heat wave
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Zoo will close three hours earlier than usual this week due to a heat wave in Fort Wayne. The new hours — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — will run through Friday. Jordyn Caviggiola-King, an animal care specialist, said the...
Bowen Health warns Fort Wayne of heat risks with some medications
With temperatures and humidity levels expected to stay in the 80s and 90s for the next week, Bowen Health is warning that certain medications can make people less tolerant of the heat. Dr. Ambreen Ghori, a psychiatrist at Bowen Health, highlighted that patients on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)...
I&M reports nearly 1,700 without power in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power is reporting a power outage impacting nearly 1,700 customers on Monday. The impacted area is northwest of downtown Fort Wayne. The outage is expected to be resolved by 8:30 p.m. The outage map can be viewed here. To be the first to...
AMC 18 Jefferson Pointe temporarily closed for repairs
Sweltering heat looms over the Fort Wayne area, and in the search for activities that will keep you cool, watching a movie at the AMC 18 Jefferson Pointe is not an option.
Police name teen suspect being charged as an adult in Rudisill Boulevard homicide
The shooting happened Thursday near the intersection of Rudisill Boulevard and Tacoma Avenue.
