Caitlynn Shipe

Fort Wayne

Digital Content Producer at WFFT-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Indiana House Bill may threaten nonprofit status of some hospitals | Local | wfft.com

Mar 16, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

Primarily, the proposed legislation targets nonprofit hospitals that charge more than 265% above what Medicare pays for the same service.
Common Councilman, wife, son arrested for allegedly stealing from The Grind

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

GARRETT, Ind. (WFFT) — A Common Councilman, his wife and son were arrested for allegedly stealing from a local coffee shop. A probable cause affidavit states that Bobby (66), Julie (62) and Ryan Diederich (37) stole from The Grind Coffee House to benefit their new coffee business in Garrett. Reports provide that Ryan’s ex-wife Kayla Wegman owns The Grind. According to a detective from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Wegman reported thefts from her business to Garrett police in July 2024.
Fort Wayne parks preparing to tee up golf season

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Department will soon welcome golfers back to Foster, Shoaff and McMillen parks. Golf courses open for the 2025 season on March 22 at 10 a.m., weather permitting. After that, tee off is at 10 a.m. each day until at least the end of the month. Cart conditions for the courses and the driving ranges at Shoaff and McMillen will be determined on a day-to-day basis. Work by City Utilities crews will change the season for some golfers.
Indiana recognizes Allen County team's community health efforts

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Two Allen County entities have received statewide recognition for their efforts in improving local health. Super Shot, Inc. and the Allen County Department of Health were given the Local Public Health Community Partnership Award. Presented by the Indiana Department of Health, the award recognizes a local health department and community stakeholder team who make strides in advancing community health.
DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy charged with alleged rape

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

AUBURN, Ind. (WFFT) — A DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting a woman. Court documents state that a woman told another sheriff’s deputy that Zachary Kerley raped her in early September at an Auburn hotel. Reports state the deputy later told his superior which launched an investigation. Indiana State Police detectives say the woman recalled meeting Kerley in late August at a Garrett restaurant.
Fort Wayne parks preparing to tee off golf season

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Department will soon welcome golfers back to Foster, Shoaff and McMillen parks. Golf courses open for the 2025 season on March 22 at 10 a.m., weather permitting. After that, tee off is at 10 a.m. each day until at least the end of the month. Cart conditions for the courses and the driving ranges at Shoaff and McMillen will be determined on a day-to-day basis. Work by City Utilities crews will change the season for some golfers.
Teen in custody after search warrant yields several firearms

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne police arrest teen accused of several drive-by shootings and criminal gang activity. Decator Durden, 18, was taken into custody after police executed a search warrant in the 2300 block of Warsaw Street Friday morning.
Partnership eliminates education barriers for Sweetwater employees

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Sweetwater employees have the opportunity to advance their skills and education through a new partnership. The retailer has teamed up with Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne to offer employees up to 90% tuition reimbursement through the campus’s Achieve Your Degree program. In addition to removing financial barriers, workers will have access to flexible scheduling as well as in-person and online course options.
DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy facing alleged rape charge

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

AUBURN, Ind. (WFFT) — A DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting a woman. Court documents state that a woman told another sheriff’s deputy that Zachary Kerley raped her in early September at an Auburn hotel. Reports state the deputy later told his superior which launched an investigation. Indiana State Police detectives say the woman recalled meeting Kerley in late August at a Garrett restaurant.
Road construction leads to permanent traffic signal in Leo-Cedarville

Mar 14, 2025 | wfft.com | Caitlynn Shipe

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — The traffic flow at a Leo-Cedarville intersection will look different next week. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that a traffic signal will be activated at the intersection of S.R. 1 and Clay Street starting March 17. According to INDOT the signal is in response to increasing traffic on Clay Street due to the Grabill Road detour. After work concludes on Grabill Road, the signal will remain permanently at the intersection.