Fort Wayne IN

LARWILL – The Whitko School Board heard updates from principals and faculty during their Monday, Feb. 16, meeting. Liz Riggers, principal at Pierceton Elementary School, stated that at PES, they are prepping for iRead, which is during the first two weeks of March. “Donut Stress about the Test” is a way where students...

Kristine (Striker) Porter, matriarch of the Porter Family, who own Formula Boats of Decatur, IN, has passed away at age 94. "It is with heavy hearts that we at Formula Boats inform you of the passing of Kristine Porter, matriarch of the Porter Family, owners of our company," said Formula Marketing Manager Scott Smith.

CORUNNA, Ind. (WFFT) - A woman reported missing in Michigan was found dead in DeKalb County, and an autopsy confirmed her death as a homicide. Authorities believe the killing happened in Michigan. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said deputies got a call at 11:18 a.m. on Friday, February 13, about...

COLUMBIA CITY – Invasive species, if left uncontrolled, can and will limit land and water use now and into the future. The longer we ignore the problem, the harder and more expensive the battle for control will become. The North American Invasive Species Management Association announces the return of...

FORT WAYNE, IN -- Madonna University built a double-digit lead behind a blistering shooting display but could not withstand a second-half surge, falling 102-93 to Indiana Tech on Saturday afternoon at the Schaefer Center. The Crusaders led 46-38 at the half and were still in front early in the second half before the...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says no life-threatening injuries were reported after a crash at a gas station along Lafayette Street on Tuesday morning. Police say the crash happened around 8 a.m. at the Marathon gas station at Clinton and Lafayette Streets. A pickup...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking for residents’ help in curbing the number of spotted lanternflies before the insects hatch this year. Spotted lanternflies have been seen in several counties in Northeast Indiana, with Huntington County reporting the most in one area...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 39-year-old Fort Wayne man is wanted for allegedly molesting a girl for several years, beginning when she was 9 years old. A warrant for Jimmy Bonilla was issued on Tuesday. He is charged with three counts of child molesting and one count of dissemination of matter harmful to minors.

A fuel delivery and convenience store chain founded in Fort Wayne more than 70 years ago has been sold to an Ohio based company.

There was a collision around 4 p.m. near the Goshen Road exit.