It was no ordinary birthday celebration. A surprise party, organized by a team of doctors and medical staff, honored a World War II and Korean War veteran about to turn 100 years old. It took place at the Fort Wayne V.A. facility on Friday and was attended by Ralph Reighter's son, who said he waned to thank him father once again for his service to the country.
Students across Indiana and the country are preparing to rally once again on the topic of gun violence on the 19th anniversary of Columbine shooting.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA 21) - "How can you hurt this little girl who did absolutely nothing to you?" That's just one of the questions that Kimberly Gibbs hopes someday she'll get an answer to. Police say her niece, 2-year-old Jocelyn Belcher was strangled at her home on Butler Street in January. Gibbs still remembers the moment she heard the news. "My heart just stopped in the middle of a beat. At first, I thought it was just a joke.&q... More>>
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA 21) -- Each month, ABC 21 partners with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana to showcase 'Young Entrepreneurs' in our area. For April, We introduced 10-year-old Lyla Ward and her business: Lyla's Fruit of The Spirit Bags. About a year ago, she started making bags with supplies like tooth brushes, socks and snacks for the homeless. The inspiration came from having to make similar bags at church. Lyla said handing those bags out has such a big impact on ... More>>
Kindergartners are practicing their moves to help stomp out cancer. It's something that hits close to home for them in the Northwest Allen County School district.
More details have been learned in the case of a two-year-old who was strangled in late January.
Winter chill is still in the air but in three short months the summer sun will again shine down on Fort Wayne's Three Rivers Festival.
Detectives are looking for help locating a person of interest in the death of a 2-year-old.
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced six regions as finalists for the 2018 Stellar Communities Program that gives grants for community and economic development.
The Allen County Coroner has determined the cause of death for a child who died in January.
Small, independent record stores are getting some extra attention on National Record Store Day.
People should be on the lookout for traffic restrictions as two slow-moving oversized vehicle moves through the area.
Indiana Republican Statehouse leaders are set to announce their plans for an upcoming special session in May.
The wait is almost over. Saturday is the opening day for the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.
Pet lovers in the community get excited. The Northern Indiana Pet Expo starts Saturday.
Erven Oetting was a carpenter from Fort Wayne when he found himself on a ship... headed halfway around the world... to a place he'd never even heard of. A place about to play a critical role... in the war against Imperial Japan.
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Erven Oetting was a carpenter from Fort Wayne when he found himself on a ship... headed halfway around the world... to a place he'd never even heard of. A place about to play a critical role... in the war against Imperial Japan.
Erven Oetting was a carpenter from Fort Wayne when he found himself on a ship... headed halfway around the world... to a place he'd never even heard of. A place about to play a critical role... in the war against Imperial Japan.
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