Blue Jacket Kicks Off 30th Annual Fantasy of Lights
Blue Jacket celebrates 30 years of the Fantasy of Lights, blending dazzling displays with a mission to empower individuals and spread holiday cheer.
Kruse passes away at 82
Wayne L. Kruse, 82, of Fort Collins, Colo., passed away Oct 21, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Neb., to Dr. N.W. and Ruth Kruse. He grew up in Genoa, Neb., and graduated from
SFUSD superintendent Matt Wayne resigns
San Francisco Unified School District’s superintendent resigned Friday and a plan to close and merge more than a dozen schools in the city is no longer going forward.
One killed, 10 wounded in shooting at high school house party on Manistee Drive
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- A high school house party in northeast Fort Wayne erupted in gunfire that killed one person and wounded 10 others Saturday night. Fort Wayne Police responded to multiple 911 calls in the area of 4900 Manistee Drive, just off Stellhorn Road, around 10:25 p.m.
Lightsource BP opens 188-megawatt solar farm near New Carlisle
Lightsource BP brought online a new 188-megawatt solar farm in New Carlisle, just outside of Northwest Indiana.
Fort Wayne union benefits from high schoolers' exposure to the trades
High schoolers' career and technical education experiences are benefitting the Plumbers, Steamfitters and HVAC Service Technicians Local 166. The union's partnerships with three Allen County school di
Pacers Exercise Three 2025/26 Options, Waive Cole Swider
The Pacers have completed a series of transactions, announcing in a press release that they've exercised their 2025/26 team options
Haunted tours with Fort Wayne history among Halloween activities
Hauntings and history go hand in hand as ARCH offers three spooky tours Saturday to coincide with Fright Night.
Summit City Distillers to open inaugural hockey season with northeast Indiana flavor
Fort Wayne’s newest hockey team, the Summit City Distillers, open their inaugural season in the semi-professional ranks 7 p.m. Saturday. They’ll face the Flint Lumberjacks at the Flint Iceland Arena
Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10
Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10.
After Missing Out On Playoffs, Komets Are Ready For Fresh Start In 2024-25
Last season, Fort Wayne missed the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Now, they've reloaded and hope to get back in 2024-25.
Northerners awarded with Order of the NWT
The Order of the NWT, sponsored by the territorial government, is presented with guidance from the NWT Honours Advisory Council. The current council members are Danny Gaudet, Sabrina Broadhead, Ann Peters, Jane Arychuk and Denise MacDonald.
Fort Wayne church awarded Sacred Places Indiana grant
The 1866 church was among 17 statewide congregations to receive more than $2.4 million in funding from Sacred Places Indiana.
Daily Digs: Indiana Wesleyan Approves $30M Arena, University of Buffalo Opens Sports Performance Center, and More!
Indiana Wesleyan University on Monday announced plans to construct a $30 million, 80,000-square-foot basketball arena on its Marion campus, about 50 miles southwest of Fort Wayne.
Power's Hamburgers Grand Re-Opening
Powers Hamburgers celebrated their grand re-opening following a fire that closed the establishment's doors for months, forcing staff to find alternate ways to continue service.
Jury seated in Delphi murders case
The last of 16 jurors were seated Tuesday for the murder trial of a man charged in the Indiana killings of two teenage girls slain in 2017 during a winter hike. Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen Monday and Tuesday in Fort Wayne,
From 1998: Dave Thomas visits new Wendy's in Fort Wayne
Thomas started in the restaurant business when he was a schoolboy, busing tables at the Hobby House, 230 E. Wayne St. He was later named assistant manager at the Hobby Ranch House at Anthony Boulevard and Crescent Avenue, where he met Col. Harland Sanders, who was frequently there promoting his chicken.
Oct. 15 - New mural in Fort Wayne's Hamilton neighborhood
Community Development’s Department of Neighborhoods leaders, Hamilton Neighborhood members, local artists, and local business owner Jim Woodruff celebrated the city's newest mural Oct. 11.
Fort Wayne leaders celebrate new housing styles in showcase
FORT WAYNE, Ind.– Fort Wayne leaders led a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of construction for the Innovative Housing Showcase on Tuesday. The City of Fort Wayne partnered with Royal Developments,
Fort Wayne Braces for First Frost: What to Expect This Season
Fort Wayne prepares for its first frost of the season, typically around October 5th. Learn about historical averages and how to protect your plants!
Oct. 16 - Van Wert Federal Savings Bank comes to Fort Wayne as GreenWay Bank
FORT WAYNE — GreenWay Bank opened a new branch in downtown Fort Wayne at 202 W. Berry St., Suite 100. GreenWay Bank, formerly known as Van Wert Federal Savings Bank,
Chamber of Commerce, local restaurants offer food samples at annual Flavor of Wayne County
RICHMOND, Ind. — For many years, the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted Flavor of Wayne County, previously Taste of Wayne County, as a way of allowing local restaurants of making themselves known to the public through food. How long?
Police charge Fort Wayne man caught in 'Predator Poachers' sting
According to court documents, the arrest comes 10 months after a group called "Predator Poachers" used fake social media accounts to convince Fluekiger that he was talking to a 13-year-old
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 92 years in 2016 murder
Police say Harding shot and killed 17-year-old Dontay White while he was inside a car on Brickshire Parkway back in May of 2016.
Jury selection continues as state, defense make revelations about Delphi case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ― Surprise revelations were made Tuesday as jury selection continued in the murder trial against a man charged in the 2017 killings of Delphi teens Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 92 years for 2016 murder
A Fort Wayne man today was sentenced to 92 years in prison for murdering a 17-year-old over a drug deal. Dontay White died May 18, 2016, of multiple gunshot wounds after he was found in a parked car in northeast Fort Wayne. An unidentified person was shot but survived.
2 hurt in stabbing on NW side
Two people have minor injuries after a stabbing on the city's northwest side. Police say the stabbing took place in the 2700 block of W. Washington Center Road just before 7 a.m. We'll have updates as they become available.
Delphi jury selection continues: 14 jurors finalized; 2 alternate positions remain
Jury selection in the trial of Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen will begin Monday morning at the Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne.
14 jurors selected so far for Delphi murder trial
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — 14 jurors have been seated so far for the murder trial of Richard Allen during the first five rounds of jury selection on Monday.
Delphi murders jury selection enters second day in Allen County, two seats remain
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Jury selection for the Delphi murders trial is beginning its second day on Tuesday morning at the Allen County Courthouse. The process will be completed once 12 jurors, and four alternates are selected from Allen County.
'I'm just getting back to me': Salas finding footing in Fall League
The season is meant to be measured in growth. In many ways, Ethan Salas has been just trying to get back to equilibrium. He appears to be getting there. Need proof? Look at one statistic in particular.
Hardware store brand declares bankruptcy, agrees to sell to Indiana rival after 75 years
According to CNN, 75-year-old hardware store brand True Value has declared bankruptcy and will sell nearly all of its operations to a rival. True Value confirmed in a press release that it will continue its day-to-day operations of selling homeware and hardware products to its 4,500 independently operated locations through the bankruptcy process.
Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks buyer for vacant southwest parcel
Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking potential buyers for land it has owned for more than 20 years on the city’s southwest side.
12 Jurors, Two Alternates Selected in Delphi Murders Trial
Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi back in 2017. The girls' bodies were found near the Monon High Bridge.
Fort Wayne announces new $45 million riverfront development
The City of Fort Wayne announced plans for a new multipurpose building along the Saint Marys River to give downtown more housing and parking.
Citilink asks Fort Wayne City Council for help with $2.5 million budget shortfall
Citilink is requesting Fort Wayne’s City Council help with a $2.5 million budget shortfall.