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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- A 16-year-old from Fort Wayne has been sentenced to serve the next 65 years of his life in prison. Aung San Oo pleaded guilty to felony murder as part of an agreement with Allen County prosecutors. A judge today sentenced him to 65 years in prison.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One of the Fort Wayne Police Department’s (FWPD) most versatile tools isn’t a vehicle or a weapon. It’s a fleet of over 30 drones. Their many applications include search and rescue, searching for suspects, and even helping to monitor drivers, but the FWPD also utilizes drones for crash reconstruction.

The ongoing financial issues of the discount retailerTuesday Morninghave led to them selling everything - including fixtures and equipment. Last month I wrote an article about the discount retailer known as Tuesday Morningclosing five of its stores in Indiana.

Fort Wayne, Ind. (City of Fort Wayne) – The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced a new pilot program for eligible neighborhoods called Curb Appeal. It is designed to support neighborhood revitalization by incentivizing property owners to repair or enhance their property’s exterior appearance. The program provides matching funds to residents who meet all eligibility requirements through reimbursement on a first-come, first-serve basis until all program funds are allocated.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Early morning temperatures step off in the upper 20s and lower 30s under a partly cloudy sky. After a cold start, Tuesday afternoon highs reach into the mid to upper 40s under a mixture of sun and clouds. Lows Tuesday night tumble into the...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – A Fort Wayne woman will spend no more than 20 years in prison for her involvement in an Auburn home invasion last year that left two people dead and herself and a man with her facing murder charges. That’s according to a plea agreement...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Traction AP held its annual Midwest Exposure Showcase on Sunday, March 26. 247Sports was on-site to get photos, video and interviews of the prospects in attendance. Merrillville (Ind.) Crown Point class of 2024 three-star receiver Patrick Clacks worked out and looked really good all day...

The Allen County Superior Court has launched a new problem-solving court focused on perpetrators and victims of domestic violence. Called the Family Domestic Violence Court, the court merges family law with domestic violence law, the first court to do so in Indiana. A problem-solving court seeks to promote outcomes that...

WHITLEY COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the closure of Ind. 14 for a resurfacing project between Whitko Drive and Water Street in South Whitley. Along with the resurfacing, crews will be working on curbs, drainage structures and the sidewalks. Work is scheduled to begin on or...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Traction AP held its annual Midwest Exposure Showcase on Sunday, March 26. 247Sports was on-site to get photos, video and interviews of the prospects in attendance. Fort Wayne (Ind.) North Side four-star receiver / defensive back Brauntae Johnson looked the part of a Top150 prospect...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new outreach initiative for area parents is hitting the road!. Monday, Healthier Moms and Babies launched their mobile outreach initiative with the introduction of The Hopper. The group says The Hopper is a van that that will help them reach the right person at...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - There will be lane restrictions on South Anthony Boulevard Tuesday. The restrictions will be between Creighton Avenue and Simons Street while power lines will be worked on. The work is expected to be finished the same day.

A hot cup of coffee is a good way to start a conversation and help local police officers connect with the people they serve. That’s the simple goal of Coffee with a Cop. The partnership between McDonald’s and local law enforcement certainly delivered at a recent event at the McDonald’s on Coliseum Boulevard across from […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle crash. The crash involved one of the department’s officers. Police responded to the intersection of Creighton Avenue and Clinton Street just before 3 a.m. Saturday morning. That’s near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park. An...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum will temporarily closed starting Tuesday to begin the museums transition into a new building. The W. Paul Wolf War History Museum will be dedicated during a Grand Opening ceremony May 27. just in time for Memorial Day. The 6,000...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Music lovers flocked to the Fort Wayne Record & CD show Sunday. The event was held at Classic Cafe Inc where people could check out more than 60 tables worth of all things music: vinyl, CDs, tape and turntables. “It has the power to...

Fort Wayne (Ind.) North Side athlete Brauntae Johnson talks about where he's at in his recruitment and which schools he wants to visit again.

UPDATE: On Monday, the Marion Police Department announced the arrest of a 16-year-old in connection to the murder of Walter Carpenter. Police believe the suspect shot the victim during a robbery. —————————————- MARION, Ind. — A man has died after being found shot inside his apartment in Marion early Saturday morning. Marion Police Department officers […]

FORT WAYNE – On February 16, 2023, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter recognized Administrative Assistant Renee V. Andrews for having completed twenty-five years of service with the department. Within that certificate of recognition, it is proclaimed that Renee Andrews is “publicly deserving of praise and respect for devotion...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - There will be a closure on Campbell Road starting Tuesday for crossover pipe replacements. The closure will be between Scipio Road and Killian Road. The work is expected to be finished Wednesday afternoon.