Avery Johnson

New York

Multimedia Journalist at WFFT-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

Articles

Letter: YMCA is great for families, community

Feb 8, 2025 | union-bulletin.com | Avery Johnson

The Walla Walla YMCA is a non-profit organization that provides various activities and services to people of all ages. It deserves to be recognized as one of the best family-oriented organizations and a great place for activities. It is also one of the few places that has things for teenagers to do, unlike many places in Walla Walla. The YMCA was constructed in 1907. It offers programs like Aquatics, Outdoor Enrichment, Recreation Youth as well as many others.
NBA predictions: Expert picks for Finals winner, regular-season standings with Celtics, Thunder as favorites

Oct 22, 2024 | cbssports.com | Brad Botkin |James Herbert |Avery Johnson |Jack Maloney

The NBA -- which sees its 2024-25 season tip off Tuesday night -- used to be the most predictable of all major sports leagues in terms of which teams had a legitimate shot to contend for, or certainly win, the title. Not anymore. In the Western Conference, you could blindly throw a dart and have a pretty good chance at landing on at least a fringe contender under the right circumstances.
NBA awards predictions, odds: Expert picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and more for 2024-25 season

Oct 21, 2024 | cbssports.com | Brad Botkin |James Herbert |Avery Johnson |Jack Maloney

The 2024-25 NBA season has arrived. The new basketball season tips off Tuesday night as Celtics vs. Knicks and Lakers vs. Timberwolves open the season. Every team will have played its first game by Thursday night. There are plenty of storylines to watch: Can the new-look Knicks or new-look 76ers challenge the Celtics in the East? Is the time now for the Thunder? Will LeBron James share the floor with his son on opening night? All those questions will be answered in due time.
The Fort Wayne Tattoo Fest returns to the Grand Wayne Center

Aug 16, 2024 | wfft.com | Avery Johnson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — This is the Fort Wayne Tattoo Festival’s third year and artists come from all over the world to showcase their talent and put some ink on tattoo collectors. The festival features over 200 world-renowned artists anywhere from local to international. These artists will be competing in contests with 14 categories and are open for the public to browse their work or to get a tattoo.
Centier Bank wraps up construction on historic downtown building

Aug 15, 2024 | wfft.com | Avery Johnson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Formerly known as the Star Financial Bank headquarters, 127 West Berry Street will be the new home to Centier Bank's first branch in Fort Wayne.
The American Cancer Society kicks off annual Pink and Powerful event

Aug 13, 2024 | wfft.com | Avery Johnson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The American Cancer Society hosted its annual "Pink and Powerful" networking event that kicks off the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" campaign. Directors are spreading awareness for both survivors and fighters who have been impacted. This is the 27th year this campaign has been brought to the Fort Wayne community and it's raised over $1 billion nationwide in the last 30 years.
The American Cancer Society kicks of annual Pink and Powerful event

Aug 12, 2024 | wfft.com | Avery Johnson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The American Cancer Society hosted its annual "Pink and Powerful" networking event that kicks off the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" campaign. Directors are spreading awareness for both survivors and fighters who have been impacted. This is the 27th year this campaign has been brought to the Fort Wayne community and it's raised over $1 billion nationwide in the last 30 years.
Pre Season Highlights

Aug 11, 2024 | hudl.com | Avery Johnson

Oops! It looks like AdBlock or a similar tool has prevented this page from loading. Please disable the plugin for all Hudl.com pages and refresh your browser. 1 views | 2:32 | Aug 12, 2024
Local NAACP calls out city leadership following controversial traffic stop

Aug 9, 2024 | wfft.com | Avery Johnson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The local NAACP is responding to a video showing Fort Wayne Police pulling 29-year-old Tyjana Smith out of her vehicle and taking her to the ground during a traffic stop. Mason Wills is one of the officers seen pulling Smith out of her vehicle, he was placed on administrative leave after a separate incident in which he fatally shot Linzell Parm in June. Fort Wayne NAACP Chapter President Rev. Saharra Bledsoe believes this arrest was an act of injustice.
New Paulding Road intersection plan receives backlash from neighbors

Aug 7, 2024 | wfft.com | Avery Johnson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) â€” The intersection near Bishop Luers High School between Paulding Road, Fairfield Avenue, and South Calhoun Street are on track for a major reconstruction project. On Wednesday a public hearing was held at Shawnee Public Library to discuss renovation plans with residents. Public works officials say the goal is to reduce the Paulding Road corridor to three lanes.