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First Alert Weather Day: Severe storm risk later todayMultiple rounds of storms are expected over the next 24 hours.

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City of Fort Wayne, Allen County offices closed for Memorial Day
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City of Fort Wayne: What you need to know for fireworks on Memorial Day weekend
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Gov. Holcomb: Flags to be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day

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COURT DOCS: E State Blvd. Kroger shooting suspect said he ‘always wanted to kill somebody’

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 12:45 PM EDT

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By Corryn Brock and Alex Null

“That’s all I wanted to do, I was supposed to go to the military,” the 20-year-old East State Boulevard Kroger shooting suspect said. “I couldn’t wait on that, obviously.”

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Van-Del Drive-In Theater to hold special ‘Dusk-Til-Dawn’ event

Updated: May. 25, 2024 at 1:39 PM EDT

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By Alexander Bullock

The Van-Del Drive-In Theater is holding a special ‘Dusk-Til-Dawn’ event ahead of Memorial Day.

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Volunteers place flags at graves of veterans ahead of Memorial Day

Updated: May. 25, 2024 at 12:56 PM EDT

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By Alexander Bullock

On Saturday, volunteers are placing American flags at the graves of veterans throughout Allen County ahead of Memorial Day.

Indiana DNR: Prioritize water safety

Updated: May. 25, 2024 at 12:03 PM EDT

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By Alexander Bullock

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking Hoosiers to prioritize water safety.

Weather Forecast

First Alert Forecast: Pleasant Saturday Evening. Strong-to-severe storms possible Sunday

Updated: 22 hours ago

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By Caleb Saylor

Severe weather possible on Sunday.

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Indiana DNR: Swimming pools, beaches opening for 2024 season

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 6:48 PM EDT

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By Alexander Bullock

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares that public swimming pools and beaches at various Indiana State Parks will open soon for their 2024 season.

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Pine Lake Water Park, Markle Swimming Pool set to open Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 5:52 PM EDT

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By Alexander Bullock

Pine Lake Water Park and the Markle Swimming Pool are set to open for their 2024 seasons on Saturday.

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FWPD: Pursuit ends in crash in southeast Fort Wayne

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 11:16 AM EDT

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By Jazlynn Bebout and Taylor Williams

Leaders with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) say a pursuit through the city’s southeast side ended in a crash late Friday morning.

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ISP investigating after teen found dead at Auburn mobile home park

Updated: May. 23, 2024 at 4:39 PM EDT

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By Jazlynn Bebout

Indiana State Police (ISP) officers say they are investigating after a teenage boy was found dead at the Auburn Crossing mobile home park Thursday afternoon.

Weather Forecast

First Alert Forecast: Dry Saturday, Alert Day Sunday due to severe storm threat

Updated: May. 25, 2024 at 4:18 AM EDT

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By Brian Barrett

A little cooler and mostly dry with highs near 80 Saturday, but isolated severe storms are possible tomorrow later in the day.

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‘This cannot be real,’ E. State Blvd. Kroger shooting witnesses speak out

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM EDT

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By Meg Roessler

It was a normal day for Gina Bunn and her daughter Rhiannon - until the unthinkable happened.

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Adoption event at Connolly’s Do It Best to support Wags and Wiggles Rescue

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 9:35 PM EDT

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By Alexander Bullock

On Saturday, a Connolly’s Do It Best location is holding an adoption event in support of Wags and Wiggles Rescue.

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Three Rivers Festival announces 2024 concert lineup

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 5:20 PM EDT

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By WPTA Staff

Three Rivers Festival announced the lineup for its nine-day concert series Friday.

Special Segments

Linda Likes It: Fromm family from Fort Wayne grateful for Riley Hospital

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 11:18 AM EDT

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By Linda Jackson

19-year old Abi Fromm from Fort Wayne is a Riley Hospital for Children heart transplant recipient.

Community

8-year-old Evansville girl breaks Guinness World Record

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 10:35 AM EDT

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By WFIE Staff and Jazlynn Bebout

An 8-year-old Evansville girl is getting national recognition after setting a new Guinness World Record.

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FWCS high schools celebrate last day of school with senior traditions

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM EDT

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By Alexander Bullock

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) shares five of its high schools celebrated their last day of school with senior traditions on Friday.

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Indiana DNR asks public to report invasive insect sightings

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 8:56 AM EDT

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By Cierra Parker

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to keep an eye out for a brightly-colored invasive insect.

Weather Forecast

Isolated storms tonight, a stronger round of storms possible Sunday

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 4:45 PM EDT

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By Matt Leach

Saturday will be warm and sunny!

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