WPTA Staff

The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is mourning the loss of a detective who recently passed away.

Fort Wayne City Council voted to pass a resolution that would use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for several city projects during its Tuesday meeting.

A Paulding County Judge on Tuesday granted the request from the family of a teen girl murdered there decades ago to have her remains exhumed.

A teenager was killed in a LaGrange County crash at State Road 5 and County Road 700 South, the sheriff’s department says.

FWPD has cleared the scene at an apartment complex on the city’s northwest side following reports that a man was threatening to harm himself and others.

Three people have been arrested after a series of car thefts and break-ins in Kosciusco County. Police believe the suspects have gang connections in Michigan.

A man is fighting for his life after a shooting Wednesday night in Southeast Fort Wayne.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a fiery crash that left one man injured late Thursday morning.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is launching a study to address the future of U.S. 30 and 31 corridors that have been a source of concern.

After 7 decades, a woman is celebrating reconnecting with her biological family thanks to a discovery made at the Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center.

A Fort Wayne man has been found guilty of attempted murder stemming from a shooting in March of 2020.

The St. John Police Department says a man is facing charges after he was caught on camera exposing himself in a car with an infant in a Target parking lot.

Feline panleukopenia is forcing Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control (FWACC) to shut down cat adoptions and intake effective immediately.

The folks with Be Better Hospitality announced plans for the former Columbia Street West space in downtown Fort Wayne on Monday.

Social media is full of well-wishes for the Richmond Police Department Officer who was seriously injured in a shootout on Wednesday.

ABC21 is the recipient of a 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award for an entry featuring the station’s “21Country” reports.

A procession was held Friday morning for the fallen Elwood officer, Noah Shahnavaz, who was recently killed in the line of duty.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced nearly $50 million in school security funding has been awarded to more than 1,000 schools throughout the state, impacting dozens of school districts in Northeast Ohio.

Fort Wayne City Council members voted in favor Tuesday night of a non-binding resolution to support the idea of high-speed rail through the city.

One local social organization is speaking out on the proposed abortion legislation ahead of the July 25 special session.

The Allen County Sheriff’s Department says it is investigating a fatal crash Friday morning.

A Fort Wayne mother accused of having a role in her 15-month-old’s death stood before a judge for the first time on Tuesday.

Vandalism was discovered on a train trestle and signs in Decatur over the weekend. The police department is asking for your tips to find out who is responsible.

The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission is moving forward with the first phase of a multi-phase mixed-use project called on the city’s southeast side.

Starting Friday, July 1, several new laws will go into effect in Indiana.

Humane Fort Wayne shelter staff and volunteers are celebrating this week.

Workers from the Allen County Highway Department have fanned out across the neighborhoods hardest hit by the recent derecho.

A Ligonier woman facing criminal charges from a deadly crash in 2020 will be in court on Wednesday.

A Fort Wayne woman who police say caused a fatal crash back in April of 2021 will be in court Tuesday for an initial hearing.

ABC21 was honored with the Emmy Award for News Excellence, and the station accepted a second Emmy for programming addressing societal concerns at a gala held Saturday night.

A Churubusco woman charged in a deadly crash in Fort Wayne back in November of 2019 was sentenced on Friday.

Besides the food, there’s fun for the family with different activities and music.

Extreme heat and humidity can cause a lot of stress on the body, and it's made worse when you don't have a place to comfortably escape the heat.

ABC21 announced that longtime local broadcaster Terra Brantley will appear on the television station and its digital properties as a regular contributor and as host of a weekly segment focused on local culture and entertainment. “In the Spotlight” expands the partnership between ABC21 and 89.1 WBOI - Northeast Indiana Public Radio, where Brantley is president and general manager.

Storms possible on Sunday & Monday; Hot and humid mid-week

Potentially dangerous heat coming by mid-week.

Indiana DCS needs to do more to protect anonymously surrendered children, claims Baby Boxes founder

Storms moved through central Indiana on Wednesday, causing tornado watches and warnings for extended periods in many areas.

Festivals are facing more problems in 2022 than they've had to deal with in recent years.

Excitement was in the air Wednesday morning as passengers prepared to depart for the 37th Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI).

Multiple chances for rain showers this week.

Pleasant weather, minimal rain for the weekend

Fuel prices across the nation continue to rise, forcing some to make tough decisions.

Paulding County, Ohio residents are cleaning up the mess made by a severe thunderstorm that moved through on Wednesday evenng

A charity started by a Decatur woman to help put a smile on the faces of children who are hospitalized got a nice surprise on a national talk show on Wednesday.

Temperatures will be near 90 on Tuesday before rain and thunderstorms move in mid-week.

Temperatures are going to be quite a bit warmer than where they're supposed to be for this time of year.

Mostly sunny skies will be paired with rising heat and humidity as we head towards Memorial Day.

Temperatures will remain on the cool side until mid-next week.

Rain showers and thunderstorms likely on Saturday with one or two storms possibly becoming severe.