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Skip to content Witnesses say they feared another deadly crash downtown before hit-and-run killed man People who live and work near the site of a deadly hit-and-run in downtown Fort Wayne say they were not surprised to hear about Sunday night’s deadly hit-and-run, and worry it will happen again. Weather Forecast First Alert Forecast: Lows could tumble into the 30s tonight Indiana Capital Chronicle 58,000 Hoosiers not in compliance with new HIP work rules Politics Indiana 2026 general election: Voter registration ends Monday, early voting begins Tuesday TOP HEADLINES News ‘PICK MEOWT’: FWACC offering $4 cat adoptions Updated : 1 hour ago | By WPTA Staff Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is offering four-dollar felines as part of its “Pick Meowt” promotion. News ACLU of Indiana comments on proposed bail amendment Updated : 2 hours ago | By Saral Khare Early voting starts tomorrow in Indiana and a major question on it is about bail. News Electronic recycling event scheduled at GM Fort Wayne Assembly Updated : 1 hour ago | By WPTA Staff An electronic recycling event is scheduled for Thursday. News Salvation Army opens applications for Christmas assistance program Updated : 15 hours ago | By WPTA Staff Monday through Friday, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., the organization will accept applications at its 2901 North Clinton Street location. News Citilink leader reflects on 5-year tenure, what’s next for Fort Wayne transit Updated : 9 hours ago | By WPTA Staff Citilink’s general manager and CEO John Metzinger is stepping down from his role later this month. Crime COURT DOCS: Suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash was borrowing motorcycle, told owner to report it as stolen Updated : 8 hours ago | By Corryn Brock A 44-year-old suspect in a deadly Sunday hit-and-run crash was borrowing the motorcycle that struck and killed a man, according to newly filed court records. Max Radar FEATURES LATEST VIDEO News ‘PICK MEOWT’: FWACC offering $4 cat adoptions News Citilink leader reflects on 5-year tenure, what’s next for Fort Wayne transit News ACLU of Indiana comments on proposed bail amendment News Komets assemble for training camp ahead of 75th anniversary season MORE NEWS OBITUARIES Obituaries News Motorcyclist arrested in fatal hit-and-run in downtown Fort Wayne Updated : 11 hours ago | By WPTA Staff Quincy A. English faces preliminary charges including leaving the scene of an accident causing death, criminal recklessness, and obstruction of justice. Indiana Capital Chronicle Right to bail: Amendment asks voters to rewrite pretrial detention rules Updated : 13 hours ago | By Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana judges may soon have the ability to deny bail for more defendants they believe pose a danger to the public. Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana starting anonymous school safety tip line in January Updated : 13 hours ago | By Indiana Capital Chronicle State officials are planning to launch an anonymous tip line regarding safety concerns that will be available for all K-12 schools starting in January. News Lawmakers plan legislation to make locked-out workers automatically eligible for unemployment Updated : 14 hours ago | By Inside INdiana Business Lawmakers from northwest Indiana plan to propose a bill in the next session of the Indiana General Assembly to support workers who have been locked out by their employers. News Indiana DNR encourages hunters to donate harvested deer to feed hungry Hoosiers Updated : 9 hours ago | By WPTA Staff The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging hunters to donate harvested deer to feed hungry Hoosiers. Weather First Alert Forecast: Dry, comfortable, and cool this week Updated : 8 hours ago | By Noah Gordon Near perfect fall weather looks to continue around the area this week News FWPD: Man dies after being hit by motorcycle on Lafayette St. Updated : Oct. 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff One person is dead following a hit-and-run crash in downtown Fort Wayne on Sunday. News Morgan Road in southeast Fort Wayne set to close until Wednesday Updated : Oct. 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff The Allen County Highway Department is closing Morgan Road this week due to a crossover pipe replacement. News Future brides get help for wedding planning through Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular Updated : Oct. 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM EDT | By Saral Khare From 12p.m.-4p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum hundreds of brides showed up to get some help for their wedding planning. News Largest bridal show in Fort Wayne returns to aid brides in wedding planning Updated : Oct. 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT | By Taylor Staples The Fall Bridal Spectacular took place Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. in the Memorial Coliseum Conference Center. News Chili cook-off raising funds for paralysis recovery happening next week Updated : Oct. 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff NextStep Fort Wayne Paralysis Recovery Center is hosting its inaugural ‘NextStep Fort Wayne Community Chili Cook-Off’ on Saturday. News INDOT Northeast to hold winter seasonal hiring events Updated : Oct. 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff The Indiana Department of Transportation is in search of dedicated, qualified individuals who want to serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. MORE NEWS News Annual Firefighter Memorial commemorates fallen firefighters Updated : Oct. 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff Active and retired firefighters, along with family, friends and community members, were invited to a memorial service Saturday morning for fallen firefighters. News Kids get inside look at emergency services at Public Safety Day Updated : Oct. 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM EDT | By Taylor Staples Public Safety Day was celebrated at the West Central Fire District Station on Saturday. News Shepherd’s Hand organizes open house Updated : Oct. 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff The Shepherd’s Hand Community Outreach Center wants to extend a hand to the community. News Art This Way festival celebrates 10 years of public art Updated : Oct. 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff Art This Way is officially underway, and the fun continues until 10 p.m. Saturday. News Families protest outside Gigi’s Playhouse after closure, staff firings Updated : Oct. 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM EDT | By Ari Betterly Families gathered outside Gigi’s Playhouse this week after leadership announced the building was closed due to water damage. Families at the scene said that explanation is only part of the story, and they are demanding answers from the organization’s corporate headquarters. Weather Forecast First Alert Forecast: Pleasant pattern continues Updated : Oct. 4, 2026 at 7:48 PM EDT | By David Tilmans e hold onto plenty of sunshine for our Monday with high temperatures reaching the lower-to-mid 60’s News Community shows support for Hope’s Harbor ‘Hopeloween’ Updated : Oct. 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff Hope’s Harbor hosted its annual, free “Hopeloween” event Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather Forecast First Alert Forecast: More sunny, pleasant fall days ahead Updated : Oct. 4, 2026 at 2:46 AM EDT | By Noah Gordon Sunshine and beautiful fall weather is sticking around this week across 21Country. News Stauffer Farms hosting annual fall festival in Markle Updated : Oct. 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM EDT | By WPTA Staff Formerly known as the annual Car & Craft Fest, Motors & Makers brings together the best of local creativity and classic cars for a weekend full of family-friendly fun. News FWCS sued after North Side High School student allegedly raped classmate Updated : Oct. 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM EDT | By Corryn Brock A student who was allegedly raped by a classmate at North Side High School is suing Fort Wayne Community Schools, claiming negligence led to her being sexually assaulted.