Tuesday, September 16
Hi – 86° Low – 60° | ☀️ Mostly Sunny → ☁️ Partly Cloudy
A mix of sun and clouds with a high near 86°F and a light ENE breeze. Warm but comfortable for outdoor plans, whether it’s a walk in the park or dining outside. Tonight dips to 60°F under partly cloudy skies, a mild and cozy night perfect for winding down.

🔥 Restaurant Fire in Southwest Fort Wayne

🎀 Vera Bradley Foundation Raises $1 Million for Breast Cancer Research

🐾 ICAN Names Service Dog After Tom Henry

🏠 Crews Respond to South Side House Fire

🚓 High-Speed Police Chase Ends Near Busco

🏍️ Motorcyclist Critically Hurt After Crash in Fort Wayne

🔫 Fort Wayne Shooting Leaves One Dead, Officer Injured

🏈 The Locker Room: Week Four Football Highlights

🔥 Aboite Fire Department responded to Naked Tchopstix in southwest Fort Wayne on Sunday after a fire broke out near the back corner of the restaurant. Workers and guests evacuated safely, and firefighters put out the flames within 20 minutes. The cause is under investigation. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎀 The Vera Bradley Foundation raised more than $1 million for breast cancer research during its annual Classic events, which included pickleball tournaments, a banquet, and a golf outing. The funds will go to the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the Indiana School of Medicine. Executive Director Stephanie Scheele said the overwhelming support “takes a village.” Fundraising continues Oct. 1 with Turn the Town Pink and Ribbons for Research. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐾 The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is honoring former Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry by naming a service dog in training after him. ICAN Henry, a four-month-old yellow Labrador, will begin formal training at the Indiana Women’s Prison and is expected to graduate in two years. The puppy recently met Tom Henry’s family and will serve as Grand Marshal for ICAN’s inaugural “Salute to Service” 5K and Family Walk on Nov. 2 at Kreager Park. ICAN Henry will eventually be matched with an Indiana adult, child, or Veteran living with a disability. Read more from WFFT here.

🏠 The Fort Wayne Fire Department is investigating a late-night fire that badly damaged a home on East Crown Lane, off South Calhoun Street. The fire broke out around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, and police secured the surrounding area as crews worked the scene. This is a developing story. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚓 Fort Wayne police attempted a traffic stop near Lima Road and Ludwig Road on Monday morning, but the driver sped off, leading officers on a chase into Whitley County. The pursuit ended near State Road 205 and Madden Road in Eel River Township. The driver refused commands but was eventually captured with help from the Emergency Service Team, Crisis Response Team, and Air Support Unit. Read more from WFFT here.

🏍️ A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash Sunday night at South Bridge Apartments on Lakeside Court. Police said speed was likely a factor. Medics rushed the victim to a hospital, where his condition was downgraded to critical. FWPD’s Fatal Accident Crash Team and Air Support Unit documented the scene, and the road was closed for investigation. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔫 Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting Friday night involving the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, Fort Wayne Police, and Indiana State Police. A deputy spotted a suspicious car near Schwartz and Irving roads around 8:00 p.m. The person inside was armed and, after making an aggressive movement, was shot by officers from all three agencies. Medics confirmed the person died. A Fort Wayne police officer was also injured, though details are unknown. The investigation is ongoing. Read more from WFFT here.

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🏈 Week Four of IHSAA football in Northeast Indiana delivered dramatic finishes. Bishop Dwenger edged Carroll 9-6 in a defensive battle, while Homestead beat Northrop 42-36 in overtime with a decisive pass deflection. Bishop Luers claimed their first win, 21-12 over South Side, and North Side rolled past Concordia with five Rivers-to-Moore touchdowns. In NE8 play, East Noble survived DeKalb 21-14, but Columbia City fell to Huntington North. In the NECC, Churubusco topped Eastside 19-14, West Noble beat Angola 28-14, and Central Noble snapped a 14-game skid by defeating Prairie Heights. Read more from WFFT here.