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Skip to content Former Cpl. Fries releases statement regarding resignation from Allen County Sheriff’s Department The statement comes after Allen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger recently recommended Fries be terminated over what he called “grossly inappropriate” comments making light of police shootings. Weather First Alert Forecast: Ending the week warm, Isaias makes landfall tonight with remnants arriving Sunday Crime Fort Wayne man sentenced for raping girl News CSAM investigation leads to arrest of Whitley Co. man TOP HEADLINES News Humane Fort Wayne raises over $250,000 during ‘Love Unleashed’ signature gala Updated : 9 hours ago | By WPTA Staff The fundraiser welcomed guests to the Pearl Event Center as past adoptees and their pets walked through the audience as Executive Director Jessica Henry-Johnson shared about their ‘Gotcha Day’. News Rolling slowdowns scheduled for section of I-469 Updated : 4 hours ago | By WPTA Staff INDOT asks drivers to use extra caution and obey signage and personnel directing traffic. Weather Forecast First Alert Forecast: Warm weekend start before rain chances Updated : 10 hours ago | By Liz Braden Temperatures near 80 degrees for the start of the weekend before rain ushers into the forecast. News Steuben County officials hold meeting about proposed casino Updated : 16 hours ago | By Julia Blandford Voters in Steuben County are being asked whether their county should allow casino gambling. News ‘It’s absolutely disgusting’: Locals gather for nationwide ‘I Am Jane Doe’ protest Updated : 21 hours ago | By Taylor Staples and Ari Betterly After recent news about sources possibly sharing ‘Jane Doe’s’ identity in the Cornell University sexual assault case, people are coming together nationwide to protest how they believe the case was handled and push for women’s rights. News Indiana family pushes back on Medicaid limits for autism Updated : 20 hours ago | By Ali Butts Families across Indiana say a change to the state’s Medicaid program is limiting therapy for children with autism. Max Radar FEATURES LATEST VIDEO News Rolling slowdowns scheduled for section of I-469 News CSAM investigation leads to arrest of Whitley Co. man News Former Cpl. Fries releases statement regarding resignation from Allen County Sheriff’s Department News ‘It’s absolutely disgusting’: Locals gather for nationwide ‘I Am Jane Doe’ protest MORE NEWS OBITUARIES Obituaries News Cpl. Fries resigns from Allen County Sheriff’s Department after calls for his termination Updated : 22 hours ago | By Jazlynn Bebout The Allen County Sheriff’s Department says Corporal Ben Fries, whom the sheriff had recommended be terminated over what he called “grossly inappropriate” comments, has resigned from the force. Crime Fort Wayne man takes plea deal in deadly May shooting Updated : 23 hours ago | By WPTA Staff A Fort Wayne man has taken a plea deal in a shooting that left a 49-year-old man dead back in May. News $100K winning Powerball ticket sold in Fort Wayne for Wednesday drawing Updated : 18 hours ago | By WPTA Staff Hoosier Lottery Powerball tickets should be checked carefully, as one entry matched four out of five numbers for the Powerball with a Power Play of 2X in Wednesday night’s drawing. News Nearly 3,000 I&M customers without power in Fort Wayne Updated : 21 hours ago | By WPTA Staff Nearly 3,000 Indiana Michigan Power customers are without power on Fort Wayne’s north side on Thursday afternoon. News Huntington County EMA, IDEM responding to drilling fluid spill near Salamonie River Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff The Huntington County Emergency Management Agency says it is responding to a reported drilling-fluid spill near the Salamonie River in Warren on Thursday afternoon. News U.S. Rep. Stutzman expresses opposition to construction of a northeast Indiana casino ahead of Election Day Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 6:39 AM EDT | By WPTA Staff The Congressman, who represents all three counties voting on the referendum this fall, says he has numerous concerns with the proposal. News Maumee River Basin Commission board meets to discuss flooding prevention Updated : 16 hours ago | By WPTA Staff The Maumee River Basin Commission (MRBC) board met on Thursday to assess prevention measures following the Sept. 17 floodings in Adams and Wells Counties. News DeKalb County officials establishing data center guidelines Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 7:51 AM EDT | By WPTA Staff While there is no data center planned for DeKalb County, county officials say the guidelines serve as a safeguard. News Darlington Holiday Warehouse to open for 22nd season Friday Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM EDT | By WPTA Staff From October 9 to December 24, the seasonal store located at 615 Coliseum Boulevard West will bring ‘all things Christmas’ and more at discounted prices. News Shepherd’s Hand gives community an inside look at services Updated : 20 hours ago | By Taylor Staples On Thursday, Shepherd’s Hand Community Outreach Center hosted an open house. News New traffic light at the intersection of Maplecrest and Parrott Roads Updated : 18 hours ago | By WPTA Staff The Allen County Highway Department announced Thursday that a newly installed traffic signal will officially become fully operational on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the intersection of Maplecrest and Parrott Roads. News Indiana Task Force 1 activated as Hurricane Isaias nears Gulf Coast Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 8:38 AM EDT | By WTHR According to officials, the hurricane is expected to make landfall along Alabama and Florida’s coastlines. MORE NEWS Weather Forecast First Alert Forecast: Approaching the 80s again before clouds and showers return Updated : 20 hours ago | By Matt Leach Impacts from Hurricane Isaias remnants will be low locally Weather First Alert Forecast: Staying dry and sunny until Isaias makes landfall Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 8:04 AM EDT | By Michael Moranelli Continuing to track Isaias as it is set to make landfall tomorrow National Trump tries to smooth over controversial remarks about Iran striking San Diego, Los Angeles Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM EDT | By Debra Worley Trump’s comments about Iran striking San Diego and Los Angeles drew responses from California officials and protesters at a Texas rally. News FWCS hosts annual ‘Principal for a Day’ event Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 12:21 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff Among the guests - 21Alive’s Brian Miller, who spent his day at Brentwood Elementary. News Boil water advisory lifted for portion of St. Joe Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 5:59 AM EDT | By WPTA Staff City officials say tests show the water is now safe to drink after crews working on a construction project shut off the water in an emergency around 10 a.m. Tuesday. News Rolling slowdowns planned for portion of S.R. 3 in Noble Co. Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM EDT | By WPTA Staff The Indiana Department of Transportation asks drivers to use extra caution and obey signage and personnel directing traffic. News Sewer repair to restrict Oxford Street traffic beginning Thursday Updated : 19 hours ago | By WPTA Staff A sewer needs to be repaired across from the entrance to McMillen Park on Oxford Street and will require a lane restriction that began at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Weather Forecast First Alert Forecast: Sunshine before Sunday rain chances Updated : Oct. 8, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT | By Liz Braden Temperature swings and a chance for a few showers arrive over the next week. News 21Investigates: Fact-checking mayor’s youth violence stats Updated : Oct. 7, 2026 at 6:23 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff Claims made by Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker in an interview Tuesday about youth violence in the city don’t match up with the facts, 21Investigates discovered. News Allen County Sheriff files new claim against corporal he recommends be fired Updated : Oct. 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT | By Corryn Brock New allegations are being released against the Allen County Sheriff’s Department corporal whom Sheriff Troy Hershberger recently asked to be fired.