Andy Paras

Jan 11, 2025 | wfft.com | Andy Paras

ELKHART, Ind. (WFFT) -- A teen is severely injured after his crashed car was hit by a semi on a slick and snowy Indiana Toll Road Friday night. Indiana State Police say a 19-year-old from Frankfort, Ill. was driving a black, Ford SUV east on the toll road around 7 p.m., when it spun out and crashed about two miles east of the Elkhart exit, blocking the eastbound lanes.

Jan 8, 2025 | wfft.com | Andy Paras

Dec 11, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Andy Paras

Share FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is changing its name. Starting Jan. 1, the zoo will now be known as the Fort Wayne Zoo. A statement released today says zoo staff has heard overwhelming feedback from visitors who thought the zoo was smaller, or "just a petting zoo" based on its name. “This new name will better reflect who we are and what we do, and our mission won’t change.

Dec 10, 2024 | wfft.com | Andy Paras

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is changing its name. Starting Jan. 1, the zoo will now be known as the Fort Wayne Zoo. A statement released today says zoo staff has heard overwhelming feedback from visitors who thought the zoo was smaller, or "just a petting zoo" based on its name. "This new name will better reflect who we are and what we do, and our mission won't change.

Dec 10, 2024 | wfft.com | Andy Paras |Logan Stevens

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Fort Wayne Police have arrested a man after a chase involving dozens of patrols cars ended on Coliseum Boulevard. It all started around noon today when officers were helping the Allen County Sheriff's Department serve a warrant at 1300 Summit Street. Police say the suspect drove away, leading to the pursuit. FOX 55 News witnessed more than a dozen police cars chasing a pickup truck across Coliseum Boulevard onto Executive Boulevard.