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News

Police find body on Fort Wayne trial

Man found dead along St. Joesph River on Fort Wayne’s north side

Updated: 28 minutes ago
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By WPTA Staff
Police are investigating the death of a man found along a Fort Wayne river.

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Cliton County Sheriff Richard Kelly and jail matron Ashley Kelly

Clinton County sheriff and wife under investigation for misuse of public funds

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Taylor Williams and WPTA Staff
The couple is accused of misconduct and criminal conflict of interest.

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JUST IN: Bill Bean, a former festival sponsor, says he questions whether the Three Rivers...

Former donor accuses TRF Board of trying to insert “personal social agenda” with new events

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The Three Rivers Festival leadership is undergoing major changes.

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Allen County property tax bills to be mailed out next week

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Keep an eye on your mailbox—property tax bills are being mailed out next week in Allen County.

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Lane restrictions now in place at Clinton and Fourth streets downtown

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The Fort Wayne City Utilities Department is warning drivers about more closures coming to the downtown area.

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Smart TVs could be new scammer hotspots, BBB says

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Evan Harris
Are scammers trying to target people through their smart TVs? According to the Better Business Bureau, that is an outlet growing in popularity for scammers.

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Two Three Rivers Festival board members resign following director’s departure

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The day after Three Rivers Festival’s operations director resigned, two of the festival’s board members posted on social media that they, too, are parting ways with the event.

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Indiana man pleads guilty in child porn case

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Carli Luca
Kegan Kline was facing 25 charges, including child exploitation, possession of child pornography, and obstruction of justice.

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Fort Wayne to host world’s largest college fencing event

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Evan Harris
Visit Fort Wayne and Turnstone center officials say the United States Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs (USACFC) will compete in the Summit City for its 2023 National Tournament.

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POLICE: Semi crashes into Butler home Thursday morning

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Emergency crews are on the scene after police say a semi-truck drove into a home in downtown Butler Thursday morning.
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City to soon resume construction on The Lofts at Headwaters Park

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Jazlynn Bebout
After months of no progress at the site of The Lofts at Headwaters Park, City leaders say work will soon resume in downtown Fort Wayne.

Community

Aspen Meadow Elementary introduces message boulder to fundraise for school programs

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Evan Harris
Aspen Meadow Elementary School thought of a way to welcome students, staff, and parents to the school with rock-solid creativity.

Sports

South Side’s Barrera signs with Ancilla College softball

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Chris Ryan
South Side’s Bella Barrera quickly became a catalyst on the mound for the much-improved Archers softball team, last season, leading to the senior’s signing with Ancilla College softball on Wednesday afternoon.

Sports

Bishop Dwenger’s Schleinkofer and Homestead’s Dely join top rifle programs

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Chris Ryan
Bishop Dwenger’s Gretchen Schleinkofer and Homestead’s John Dely both signed with top-rated collegiate rifle programs on Wednesday night.

Sports

Central Noble’s Kiebel signs with Bethel soccer

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Chris Ryan
Central Noble’s multi-sport athlete Meghan Kiebel chooses to stick with soccer, as she signed with Bethel soccer on Wednesday afternoon.

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Fort Wayne experts thrilled with FDA approval of OTC Narcan

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alex Null
Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved over-the-counter Narcan sales.

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Teen killed, three others hurt in Steuben County crash

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Brien McElhatten
Chief Deputy Mike Meeks said an SUV likely pulled out in front of a semi-truck in the area of SR 327 and CR 250 South.

21Investigates

21INVESTIGATES: Why hasn’t the county committed to help fund our ambulance provider?

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
When you call 911, an ambulance should arrive quickly to help but when facing a paramedic shortage that timely response comes at a cost.

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TRF Board President: The festival will go on despite director resignation

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
Rick Kinney’s resignation from his position as Operations Director comes after just four months.

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Should Indiana fund firearm training for teachers?

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM EDT
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By Taylor Williams
Under Indiana State law, individual school districts get to decide whether their teachers are allowed to carry in the classroom.

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Man arrested in several area bank robberies sentenced in federal court

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
A 51-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced on federal charges following several bank robberies in the area.

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PFW, Purdue blocking TikTok on school network

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:39 PM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Those hoping to scroll on TikTok while on the university network at Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) will soon be out of luck.

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The Plex South’s large dome to be reinstalled months after 2022 derecho

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Evan Harris
The large dome at The Plex South is set to be reinstalled.

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8th Narcan box placed in Fort Wayne for community access

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance has added yet another life-saving resource to the community this week.

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Sibling, 5, fatally shoots 16-month-old brother in Lafayette

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A 16-month-old boy was fatally shot by a 5-year-old sibling at a northwestern Indiana apartment, authorities said.

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Turnstone to spread disability awareness with “Center Stage” talent show

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:25 AM EDT
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By Jessica Walter
Returning for the second year, the Turnstone Center for Children & Adults with Disabilities will host a talent show Tuesday, May 9th.

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FWPD warns of new scam involving phony SBA letters

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:26 AM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is warning residents of a new scam involving fraudulent letters from the Small Business Administration.

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At Home opens first Fort Wayne store, grand opening in May

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:16 AM EDT
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By Evan Harris and Jazlynn Bebout
Officials with the home decor store, At Home, have announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its first Fort Wayne location.

Sports

Snider baseball beats Blackhawk 13-1 in season opener

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:58 PM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Snider’s Brandon Logan and Landen Fry each drove in four runs as Panthers baseball pounced to a 13-1 season-opening victory over Blackhawk on Tuesday night.

Sports

Snider soccer stars Lambert and Carter sign in-state

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:47 PM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Snider’s Dillon Lambert and Jada Carter will both stick in the Hoosier state to play soccer at the collegiate level.

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Citilink leaders considering change to Fort Wayne’s buses

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT
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By Alex Null
Tuesday at the Allen County Public Library, Citilink leaders held a public meeting to collect feedback on a potential low and zero-emission play for the future of Fort Wayne.

21Investigates

Council grants TRAA funding, amendment added putting pressure on county

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:07 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Fort Wayne City Council has granted Three Rivers Ambulance Authority the $3 million in funding they need to fill a financial shortfall.

21Investigates

Fort Wayne Allen County 911 Dispatch recruiting

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
There is an ongoing need for 911 dispatchers across the nation. Indiana is no exception.

Community

Fort Wayne declares April as ‘Safe and Humane Fort Wayne Month’

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Fort Wayne residents are encouraged to get involved with local shelters as April has been named ‘Safe and Humane Fort Wayne Month’.

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PLANETS ON PARADE: 5 planets to line up in the night sky

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 1:08 PM EDT
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By CNN
Get ready to look up to the sky—a planetary parade is coming.

Crime

Fort Wayne man sentenced for child sex crimes in Adams County

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:51 AM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
A Fort Wayne man who pleaded guilty to child molestation charges in a case out of Adams County has been sentenced.

Community

Visit Fort Wayne wins two Indiana Tourism Awards

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT
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By Evan Harris
Visit Fort Wayne recently won two Indiana Tourism Awards.

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Vera Bradley launches 2023 outlet ticket sales

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:25 AM EDT
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By Evan Harris
Officials have announced ticket sales began at 10 a.m. Tuesday for the 2023 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale.

Crime

Former Huntington U track coach arrested on new charges

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The former Huntington University cross country coach who was fired following accusations of sexual abuse involving student-athletes was back behind bars Tuesday morning.

Community

Beyond Van Gogh exhibit coming to Memorial Coliseum

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:15 AM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
After teasing back in May of 2022 that the viral traveling Van Gogh exhibit is coming to the Summit City—a venue and dates have now been announced.

Special Segments

Tell Julian: A Visit to SMPL Kitchen

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:07 AM EDT
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By Julian Teekaram
When you’re eating out, it can be difficult to find healthy choices. But at SMPL Kitchen, they want to provide customers with a healthy, but also tasty meal.

Crime

Indiana boy, 16, gets 65-year sentence in man’s 2022 slaying

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:26 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A 16-year-old northeastern Indiana boy has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for fatally shooting a man during a robbery outside a Fort Wayne church.

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YWCA to screen “The Color of Care” to educate on healthcare disparities

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:03 AM EDT
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By Jessica Walter
The YWCA is screening “The Color of Care,” as they prepare for the Race Against Racism in April.

Special Segments

Community that Cares: Jennifers Closet

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:57 AM EDT
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By Kayla Stewart
On this edition of a “Community that Cares,” our Kayla Stewart highlights a local couple who is giving back to their community in many different ways.

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Allen Superior Court launches new Domestic Violence Court

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:24 AM EDT
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By Evan Harris
The Allen County Superior Court launched Monday its new Family Domestic Violence Court (FDVC).

Sports

Homestead’s Blauffuss signs with Southwestern (KS) volleyball

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:27 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Homestead senior setter Natalie Blaufuss signed with Southwestern College (KS) volleyball on Monday night.

Sports

Concordia baseball wins opener 10-8 over Woodlan

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:13 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Concordia baseball opened up its season with a 10-8 home victory over Woodlan on Monday night.

News

FWCS Superintendent says Student Resource Officers are vital for school safety

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT
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By Alex Null
For most parents, ensuring their kids are safe at school is of the utmost importance.

Sports

Blackhawk basketball speaks on special state champion group

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
The Blackhawk Christian seniors knew what it felt like to win a state championship, but this time it was their time to shine in an IHSAA 2A title-sealing victory over No. 1 Linton-Stockwood on Saturday afternoon.

21Investigates

21Investigates: Indiana tests for 35 of the recommended conditions in newborn screenings

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
Indiana screens for 35 of the 37 conditions that are on the national Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP)
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