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Miss Fort Wayne reacts to new child exploitation bill’s passage
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (256+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Following the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, there's been increased attention on the subject of child exploitation, especially online. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne police support proposed "Pink Alert' system for missing persons For Miss Fort Wayne, Grace…...
Beloved Decatur waitress receives outpouring of support after medical issues
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (316+ words) DECATUR, Ind. (WPTA) - If you go onto the Decatur Pizza King's Facebook page, you'll see post after post, comment after comment, all supporting one woman: Crystal Hershey. Hershey has battled epilepsy for six years now. One day, a seizure forced…...
Bill introduced to fund rape kit testing to help with Indiana’s backlog
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (248+ words) INDIANA (WPTA) - The state of Indiana is facing a backlog of untested rape kits, potentially leaving hundreds of sexual assault survivors waiting for justice. Now, a state lawmaker has introduced a bill aimed at ending that backlog. State Representative Becky…...
Tucker Carlson to replace Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA event in Bloomington
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WTHR) - Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is set to speak at a Turning Point USA event in Bloomington following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. RELATED: Charlie Kirk killing suspect feared being shot by police and…...
Celebration of life held in Fort Wayne for conservative activist Charlie Kirk
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Republican Party held a celebration of life Saturday to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. The service follows the death of the conservative activist who was shot in the neck at…...
FWPD officer recounts rescuing man for edge of downtown parking garage Thursday
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (245+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne Police Department officer was able to get a man to step back from the edge of a downtown parking garage Thursday, saving his life. The FWPD officer, Patrick Surine, says a situation like…...
Fort Wayne mom goes viral on TikTok for sharing sobriety journey
6+ mon, 17+ min ago (466+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Katie Garner decided she had had her last alcoholic beverage on June 22, 2024. Since then, the Fort Wayne native has amassed over 400,000 followers on TikTok, sharing her sobriety journey from the early days of recovery to now....
Fort Wayne-area family, friends claim $2M Powerball ticket
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Hoosier Lottery officials say a group of friends and family from the Fort Wayne area claimed the $2 million Powerball Prize on Wednesday. The group said they all pitched in for a ticket to help with house…...
$2M winning Powerball ticket sold at Fort Wayne gas station
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (119+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Check your tickets! The Hoosier Lottery says a winning Powerball ticket was sold at a Fort Wayne gas station over the weekend. According to a release from the lottery office, a $2 million Powerball ticket for the…...
Bluffton business donates ‘Guardian Caps’ to Norwell High School football team
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (190+ words) BLUFFTON, Ind. (WPTA) - Felger Hart Residential Services donated Guardian Caps to every player on the Norwell High School football team. Guardian Caps are cushioned shells worn on the outside of helmets to reduce impact to the head. A study by…...