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wpta21.com > 02/21/2026 > young-woman-representing-allen-county-2026-500-festival-princess

Young woman representing Allen County as 2026 500 Festival Princess

58+ min ago  (421+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A young woman from Allen County is stepping onto one of Indiana's most iconic stages. Each year, each of the 33 Indy 500 drivers racing around the oval, has a member of royalty, cheering in the background. Hannah…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > fort-wayne-man-survives-massive-heart-attack-after-43-minutes-cpr-31-shocks

Fort Wayne man survives massive heart attack after 43 minutes of CPR, 31 shocks

1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (308+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Mike Brouillette, 52, did not fit the profile of a heart attack victim. The leadership coach exercised regularly and did not smoke or drink. Then, without warning, he suddenly could not move his arms or speak. Brouillette…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > survivor-deadly-jay-co-crash-files-lawsuit-against-semi-truck-driver-companies

Survivor of deadly Jay Co. crash files lawsuit against semi-truck driver

1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (142+ words) JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The man who survived a Jay County crash that left four people dead earlier this month is taking action against the driver who authorities say caused the collision. 55-year-old Donald Stipp was driving member of the…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > nipsco-project-bring-additional-lane-restriction-road-closure-bluffton-rd

NIPSCO project to bring additional lane restriction, road closure to Bluffton Rd.

2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (117+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A NIPSCO project is bringing an additional lane restriction and road closure to Bluffton Road. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Long-term lane restriction beginning on Bluffton Road on Wednesday The Allen County Highway Department says the lane restriction will…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > 973-wmees-family-expo-returns-fort-wayne

97.3 WMEE’s ‘Family Expo’ returns to Fort Wayne

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (76+ words) The event will feature family-friendly products & services, activities for people of all ages, various prize opportunities, and more. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The "Family Expo" presented by 97.3 WMEE returns to Fort Wayne Saturday. Families are invited to the Allen County…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > new-haven-police-department-increasing-traffic-enforcement-through-mid-march

New Haven Police Department increasing traffic enforcement through mid-March

3+ hour, 35+ min ago  (95+ words) The department says the increase in traffic enforcement aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WPTA) - The New Haven Police Department will be increasing its traffic enforcement over the next month. From February 20 to March 20, the department…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > months-long-lane-restriction-coming-fort-wayne

Months-long lane restriction coming to Fort Wayne

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (76+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Another months-long lane restriction is coming to Fort Wayne. According to city officials, the northbound lane of Sherman Boulevard between High Street and Third Street will be closed beginning Tuesday, February 24. They say crews will be…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > us-secretary-transportation-sean-duffy-responds-reports-semi-truck-driver-involved-hendricks-co-crash-is-illegal-alien

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy responds to reports semi-truck driver involved in Hendricks Co. crash is ‘illegal alien’

4+ hour, 56+ min ago  (499+ words) HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A fatal, multi-vehicle crash in Hendricks County on Wednesday is the latest at the center of controversy. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office says a semi-truck traveling east on U.S. 36 failed to stop for a red light and…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > watch-live-latest-incoming-snow-this-weekend-plus-new-info-possible-tornado-near-bloomington

WATCH LIVE: Latest on incoming snow this weekend. Plus, new info on possible Tornado near Bloomington

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (157+ words) New data this afternoon shows there might be just a little more than just a dusting of snow this weekend. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - New data this afternoon shows there might be just a little more than just a dusting…...

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wpta21.com > 02/20/2026 > so-long-tenderloin-tribute-plus-other-bills-legislative-scrap-heap

So long, tenderloin tribute! Plus other bills on the legislative scrap heap

7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (518+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana Capital Chronicle) - Although you can never say never in the Indiana legislative process, a number of bills died Thursday after not being heard by a key committee deadline. Read the original report here If language has passed either…...