Alyssa Ivanson

Fort Wayne

Evening Anchor at WANE-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Meet Fort Wayne Zoo’s new African lion

2 weeks ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – When you journey through Africa at Fort Wayne Zoo this year, you’ll find one of the newest faces at the zoo: African lion Kiume {cue-MAY}. He’s only been on exhibit for less than two weeks as he gets used to his new home. As he settles in, Wild on WANE got to know more about him. “He’s so big, we had to modify some of the doors to allow him to move through easier,” Area Curator Lisa Gehlhausen said. The 13-year-old , 475-pound African lion joins 18-year-old lioness Ina.
New Fort Wayne Zoo shark might be hard to find

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Two new sharks joined two long-time sharks the tank inside the Australian aquarium at the Fort Wayne Zoo. There are two Black Tip Reef sharks, a Zebra shark and a Tasselled Wobbegong. “This is what your ecosystem looks like and what it looks like when these animals interact. That’s our whole area is Australia,” Emily Boll, the zoo’s aquarist, said.
Regenia Frison-Jones is Remarkable Woman winner

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Taylor King |Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Regenia Frison-Jones is the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Northeast Indiana. She’s helped the youth within the community for over 20 years through countless organizations. Tuesday, the official announcement of this year’s winner played out during WANE 15’s First News. Regenia’s family and friends gathered to help congratulate her. Vera Bradley also donated a luggage set. Regenia Frison-Jones with friends and family, along with Wane 15 General Manager Tom Antisdel.
Mayor’s daughter reflects on the Henry legacy

3 weeks ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Many in the city of Fort Wayne paused on Friday to remember and honor former Mayor Tom Henry. March 28 marked one year since his passing. A big part of Mayor Henry’s life was his wife, Cindy. She owned the Green Frog Inn for two decades and was always by the mayor’s side through his political career. Cindy died in January last year after a battle with pancreatic cancer. It was just two month before Tom died of complications from stomach cancer.
New African lion at Fort Wayne Zoo

4 weeks ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Zoo will open for its 60th season with a new African lion. Kiume (pronounced Cue-MAY) is a 13-year-old male from John Ball Zoo. He’ll join Ina, the lioness in Fort Wayne.
Exclusive first look inside Fort Wayne Zoo’s Glo Wild

1 month ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Zoo is celebrating its 60th birthday with a brand new event that’s letting people see the zoo in a whole new light. Glo Wild will illuminate the zoo with a special lantern festival starting March 27. Before the gates open for the first time, Wild on WANE got an exclusive first look at the displays and the work that went into making it all happen. “It’s going to be incredible when we open. They’re beautiful.
Exclusive: First look inside Coastal Cove at Fort Wayne Zoo

1 month ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – It’s one of the most anticipated expansions at the Fort Wayne Zoo. Plans for Coastal Cove were first announced in September 2023 and construction started soon after. It’s an expansion of the sea lion exhibit and will bring in harbor seals too. Now, it’s almost finished and Wild on WANE got an exclusive first look at the new exhibit as it gets ready to open soon. Board walk along Coastal Cove in the Fort Wayne Zoo.
Woman dreams of a farm for all in New Haven

1 month ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) – When Alison Adams finds a cause, she puts her full passion behind it. Her next big idea would bring new experiences to people in New Haven for generations to come. Alison was born in England – growing up there during World War II. She lived there until she was 18. In 1958, she moved to North Manchester, Indiana and then moved to New Haven in 1984. Two years later, she bought a small farm off Rose Avenue. “It did not look like it is now. There were cans and trash and debris.
Wild on WANE: Snowy Owl

1 month ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – There are several new animals coming to the Fort Wayne Zoo this season. Wild on WANE got to meet the new snowy owl before opening day. Jasper is only a year and a half. “They are very different from most owls,” Ellie Hahn, an Animal Care Specialist, said. “Being from the Arctic, they have feathers all over them and they’re meant for the cold. They’re also the heaviest owl in North America … about three to five pounds.” The white feathers with black spots are very pretty too.
Jay County teacher’s lessons reach beyond the classroom

1 month ago | wane.com | Alyssa Ivanson

JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – Inside Bloomfield Elementary School in Jay County, you’ll find Mrs. DeHoff inside the third grade classroom. “I love the difference every day in my job. Every day is an adventure in teaching,” Jenny DeHoff said. It was also inside the same school that Kindergartner Jenny decided that one day she wanted to become Teacher Jenny. “I had a teacher named Mrs. Michael. Just seeing her and her doing her things I knew instantly I wanted to be a teacher.