Meet the new manager behind some of Fort Wayne's biggest events - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Tamara Cummins is the new Events and Programs Manager for Downtown Fort Wayne, the improvement district that aims to stimulate economic growth for downtown businesses.The Events and Programs Manager is in charge of all the planning, logistics and coordination for major downtown events such as Night of Lights, Weather the Fort and Art this Way.Cummins has worked in this field for most of her career. She is a graduate of Purdue University Fort Wayne. As a student, s

Heavy rainfall thunder and lightning early Friday morning

Gusty winds and some pockets of heavy rainfall fell overnight Thursday and early Friday morning. Some pockets of heavy rainfall, including Warren, Indiana, reported over an inch. Kendallville reported .64" with Marion, Indiana reporting .64" as well. Angola in Steuben County reported about .60" and at WANE 15 we measured about three-quarters of an inch.Should you take the umbrella with you this weekend? Find out hereGusty winds and some sunshine take the place of the rain that we saw overnight.

Swifties flock to get 'Tortured;' Taylor's latest release

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)The wait is over for millions of Taylor Swift fans. The mega-star's latest musical endeavor, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released at 12 a.m. Friday, and in Fort Wayne, dozens waited with excitement for the clock to strike midnight outside the Wooden Nickel Records store on North Clinton.Once inside, they quickly snapped up copies of her 11th release on vinyl and CD.
Swifties have eagerly been awaiting the release since Taylor announced its existence during the Gra

Chillier air has arrived with some sunshine today

Clouds continue to clear through the late morning and we'll see the sunshine this afternoon. We'll also experience chillier temperatures and gusty winds. It will be dry with the chilly air sticking around for the weekend.Skies will be partly cloudy through the morning with temperatures only in the upper 40s by noon.
Winds will be gusty this afternoonSunshine will be more prevalent through the afternoon but so will the cooler temperatures as high temperatures only reach the middle 50s.
Cooler tem

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City residents, Democratic Precinct Chairs hear from candidates at Mayoral Town Hall

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The candidates in the caucus were center stage at Purdue Fort Wayne, on Thursday, for a town hall, as they made their case for the office of mayor.
The Walb Student Union Ballroom was packed as residents and 71 of the possible 98 precinct chairs who can vote in the caucus were in attendance.4 Democrats out of running for mayor of Fort WayneOfficials with the Democratic Party told WANE 15 the caucus is very different than a normal election as you're looking for less th

After a rainy night, Friday begins with sunshine

Periods of rain are set to carry on through the overnight hours as a cold front pushes through.After a lack of sunshine Thursday night, our chances for severe weather have decreased. At most, we will hear a few rumbles of thunder overnight. The system is expected to exit the area before dawn on Friday.Pockets of heavier rain in the mix overnightMajority of the system exits before dawnThis system will bring a decent amount of rainfall with it as well. Some locations could see more than a half-inc

Fort Wayne Police Department investigating shooting on city's southeast side

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting on the city's southeast side, Thursday night.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that, FWPD is investigating a shooting at 3029 Bowser Avenue, just a half mile east of Weisser Park.
Dispatch also confirmed that one was injured and in serious condition. It is unclear if there is a threat to those in the area or if anyone else was injured.A WANE 15 crew member is at the scene and working to find out more at this ti

Fort Wayne Police Department investigates shooting on city's southeast side

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting on the city's southeast side, Thursday night.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15, that FWPD is investigating a shooting at 3029 Bowser Avenue, just a half mile east of Weisser Park. Initial calls for the shooting came in just before 9:30 p.m.An officer at the scene confirmed with WANE 15 that the victim was a man. He is in non-life-threatening condition but suffered a gunshot wound to the back.
It is unclear at t

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1 in non-life-threatening condition after shooting on city's southeast side

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting on the city's southeast side, Thursday night.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15, that FWPD is investigating a shooting at 3029 Bowser Avenue, just a half mile east of Weisser Park. Initial calls for the shooting came in just before 9:30 p.m.An officer at the scene confirmed with WANE 15 that the victim was a man. He is in non-life-threatening condition but suffered a gunshot wound to the back.
It is unclear at t

Gov. Holcomb discusses agriculture industry, Mayor Henry in interview with WANE 15

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- On Thursday, WANE 15 sat down with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to discuss his economic development trip to Brazil and Mexico, as well as the recent passing of Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry.Gov. Holcomb left for Brazil and Mexico April 12 in order to "cultivate innovation and growth of the agbioscience and agricultural economy" between Indiana and the two countries.According to the State of Indiana, state trade between Brazil and Mexico topped $1.7 billion and $13.4 billion

Verdict: First of three local men charged with shooting 18-year-old mother found guilty

Video shows the scene of the shooting on Pontiac Street, Jan. 3, 2023.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Three local young men were charged in the January 2023 shooting
death of an 18-year-old girl.Thursday, the first of the trio saw his fate decided in Allen Superior Court and will likely go to prison.A jury in Allen Superior Court found Rashun Carter, now 33, was found guilty of murder, a Level 1 felony, and criminal recklessness, a Level 6 felony, on Thursday after a four-day trial. He was also found

Indiana Elementary School moves to 4-day school week

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) -- A Lafayette elementary school will be implementing a four-day school week starting this upcoming school year.
On Wednesday's Special School Board meeting, the Lafayette School Corporation approved Vinton Elementary School to move to four school days a week instead of the traditional five. Lafayette Schools Associate Superintendent, Doctor Alicia Clevenger says this has been in the works for a year and a half."With the days being longer…the teachers are going to b

'A high-quality meal:' Powers Hamburgers to reopen April 23

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- When Gloria and Michael Hall decided they were going to sell Powers Hamburgers, they said the new owners would have to respect and maintain the diner's historic roots.The new ownership group, Salvatori's Hospitality Group, did not take that request lightly."We wanted to keep this as much the same as possible, so we've been doing our research," said Alex Richardson, managing partner with Salvatori's Hospitality Group. "We've gone back and talked with the Powers family a

Isolated severe storms possible overnight

After a pleasant afternoon with a few pockets of sunshine, clouds are increasing ahead of our next weather system that could bring us an isolated severe storm or two.The greatest risk of a severe thunderstorm looks to lie in our southwestern communities. Counties highlighted in yellow are listed at a level 2/5 for severe weather. Our biggest threat from tonight's storms looks to be gusty winds around 60 mph. Be sure to secure any loose outdoor yard items now before you head to bed this evening.C

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo mourns loss of African lion

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo had to say goodbye to Bahati the African lion on Thursday.The male lion, whom visitors have adored since 2016, died shortly after a cancer diagnosis, the zoo said in a press release.
Bahati was diagnosed with thymic cancer last week, following a relatively short period of inappetence. Due to his rapid decline despite palliative care, he was humanely euthanized, surrounded by his care team. It has been a great honor to have cared for Bahati

Late afternoon headlines Thursday, April 18

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Thursday, April 18.

20-year-old sentenced to 12 years in 2022 homicide

Video shows the scene of the shooting on Greene Street, Aug. 8, 2022.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in another man’s 2022 killing was sentenced Thursday to more than a decade in prison.A judge in Allen Superior Court sentenced Jonathan Taylor to 16 years in prison with four of those years suspended. He'd pleaded guilty to aggravated batteryinflicting injury that causes serious permanent disfigurement.Taylor is accused of being an

Indiana World's Fair glass house being restored

BEVERLY SHORES, Ind. (WSBT) - America's first glass house is getting a second life. Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act, the historic site will be restored by a funded project called House of Tomorrow.The project has earned $4 million in funds to repair the house's exterior and several structures. Indiana Dunes National Park owns the home.It's a partnership with Indiana Landmarks that's starting the project."Between now and then we’ll figure out the next step for the interior, which

2 jurors dismissed from Trump hush money trial as prosecutors seek to hold ex-president in contempt

NEW YORK (AP) — Two jurors in former President Donald Trump'shush money trialwere dismissed Thursday, one after expressing doubt about her ability to be fair and impartial and the other over concerns that some of his answers in court may not have been accurate.The dismissals reduced to five the number of jurors who have been seated for the first-ever criminal trial of a former president.The setbacks in the selection process emerged during a frenetic morning in which prosecutors

Daleville grandmother charged in crash that killed her daughter, grandchildren

MUNCIE, Ind. — A Daleville grandmother told police that she was reaching into the backseat to give her grandson a bottle when she inadvertently swerved off the road, hit a culvert and caused the vehicle to roll over and burst into flames.
Amy A. Carter, 55, survived the crash after a passerby helped her escape the vehicle. Carter's pregnant daughter and her two children weren't so lucky and perished inside the burning car.
Now, more than a year after the tragic crash, Carter finds herself

Grandmother charged with confinement in 5-year-old girl's death

INDIANAPOLIS – A grandmother faces a confinement charge in connection with the horrific death of 5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty.According to court records, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed the formal charge Wednesday against 53-year-old Tammy Halsey. She faces a count of confinement where the victim is under the age of 14. It's a Level 5 felony carrying a potential sentence between 1 and 6 years in prison.Halsey appeared in court for her initial hearing Thursday. Judge Mark St

Salmonella outbreak linked to item sold at Trader Joe's in 29 states

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to herbs sold at Trader Joe's stores.Health officials believe the outbreak may stem from Infinite Herbs organic basil sold in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging. Trader Joe's has voluntarily removed the basil from store shelves but had previously sold the item at locations in Washington, D.C., and 29 states:(Food and Drug

City making headway on Bluffton Road projects, starting with open house

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A stretch of road included in the daily commute of many southwest Fort Wayne residents will be under construction starting later this year.Construction on the city's Bluffton Road Bridge Project is expected to begin later this year or in early 2025. The project entails replacing the bridge beams and deck, and enhancements like wider sidewalks and trails with lookout points.
The public is welcome to an open house Thursday from 6-7 p.m. in the Sears Pavilion at 1701 Bluff

Afternoon headlines Thursday, April 18

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Thursday, April 18.

Platinum Perspective: From WANE to national networks

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- In WANE 15's 70 years, there've been countless anchors and reporters bringing the news to northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.Each individual's path to and from WANE is different. There are a few people who have gone from WANE 15 all the way to the top of the TV industry.Two such stories are Nicole (Manske) Briscoe and Aishah Hasnie.Both worked in TV during their college years, but their first jobs out in the real world came at WANE in Fort Wayne.Both would move on to

Local nonprofits duke it out and put the fun in FUNdraiser

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Blue Jacket, Embassy Theatre and Humane Fort Wayne are teaming up to bring you a fundraising event that will put the FUN back in FUNdraiser.The Mighty Match Up fundraiser consists of the CEOs of the three organizations to "duke" it out to find out which team will raise the most funds and be awarded the title of Fundraising Champion. By the end of the day, the winning team will deploy their employees to volunteer at the other two organizations, so everyone wins.Thr

Fort Wayne nonprofits duke it out and put the fun in FUNdraiser

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Blue Jacket, Embassy Theatre and Humane Fort Wayne are teaming up to bring you a fundraising event that will put the FUN back in FUNdraiser.The Mighty Match Up fundraiser consists of the CEOs of the three organizations to "duke" it out to find out which team will raise the most funds and be awarded the title of Fundraising Champion. By the end of the day, the winning team will deploy their employees to volunteer at the other two organizations, so everyone wins.Thr

Students in Indiana and across the country impacted by FAFSA delays

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) - There are less than two weeks until colleges want students to commit. May 1st is National College Decision Day. But there's a major problem. Many students don't know how much their college of choice will cost them.The main problem is FAFSA. FAFSA is the application for federal student aid. It helps determine if a student is eligible for grants, scholarships, and loans. This year the U.S. Department of Education rolled out a new form, and that is where the issues started

Morning headlines Thursday, April 18

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, April 18.

9 are facing charges in what police in Canada say is the biggest gold theft in the country's history

TORONTO (AP) — Police said nine people are facing charges in what authorities are calling the biggest gold theft in Canadian history from Toronto’s Pearson International airport a year ago.Peel Regional Police said Wednesday that 6,600 gold bars worth more than 20 million Canadian dollars ($14.5 million), and CA$2.5 million ($1.8 million) in foreign currencies were stolen. The gold was melted down and used to purchase illegal firearms, police said.Those charged include an Air Canada