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Fort Wayne man wanted on 6 child molesting charges
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (128+ words) A warrant was issued on Wednesday for a 65-year-old Fort Wayne man charged with six counts of child molesting. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A warrant was issued on Wednesday for a 65-year-old Fort Wayne man charged with six counts of…...
Residents express concerns over proposed QuikTrip on Fort Wayne’s north side
1+ week, 1+ day ago (176+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Plan Commission held a meeting Monday, addressing some proposed projects and asking for the public's opinion. RELATED: QuikTrip plans first Fort Wayne gas station off Coldwater Road One project that raised concerns from…...
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission shares support for Sweetwater expansion plans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (289+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission voted Monday to pass an Economic Development Agreement with Sweetwater to support its local expansion. As the musical instrument and pro audio retailer grows, a need for additional distribution…...
ISP investigating after inmate dies at Noble County Jail over the weekend
1+ week, 2+ day ago (149+ words) NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A spokesperson for the Indiana State Police (ISP) says the department is investigating after an inmate at the Noble County Jail died over the weekend. ISP says early on Saturday morning, staff at the Noble County…...
Man wanted in 2014 Allen County child molesting case
1+ week, 6+ day ago (105+ words) A warrant was issued Wednesday for a man accused in a more-than-decade-old child molesting case. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A warrant was issued Wednesday for a 40-year-old man accused in a more-than-decade-old child molesting case. Daniel R. Fisher is accused of…...
City of Fort Wayne to host open houses for Waynedale 2040 Plan
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (114+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne is hosting two open houses in mid-February for the Waynedale 2040 Plan. The Waynedale 2040 Plan is a developing 10-year strategic framework for program and project investment in Waynedale neighborhoods. According to city…...
Warrant issued for Fort Wayne man accused of raping coworker with ‘special needs’
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (200+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 25-year-old Fort Wayne man is wanted for allegedly raping his coworker with "special needs" at a local fast food business in 2024. Yandri Jose Torres Veliz is charged with one count of rape. A warrant for…...
City of Fort Wayne receives grant to support local economic mobility efforts
2+ week, 5+ day ago (153+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne has received a grant to support local economic mobility efforts. The grant was awarded during the United States Conference of Mayors" winter meeting as part of its DollarWise Economic Mobility Campaign....
Coroner identifies woman killed in Fort Wayne apartment fire Sunday
3+ week, 1+ day ago (138+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Coroner's Office has identified the woman who was killed in an apartment fire on Fort Wayne's southwest side early on Sunday morning. The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) says the fire was reported…...
Active police investigation underway on Fort Wayne’s northeast side
3+ week, 4+ day ago (70+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An active police investigation is underway on Fort Wayne's northeast side on Saturday. According to city/county dispatchers, officers are responding to the area of Pemberton Drive and East State Boulevard as of around 6 p.m. At this…...