La'Quan Richardson

Fort Wayne

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

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Humane Fort Wayne receives $25,000 donation

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – Every year the Fort Wayne Home and Garden show chooses a nonprofit to donate a portion of ticket sales, and the latest recipient is Humane Fort Wayne. For the very first time, Humane Fort Wayne was chosen for a $25,000 grant from the home and garden show. Fort Wayne Home and Garden show owner Becky Williamson accompanied by “Gnorm the Gnome” presented the check to humane Fort Wayne staff earlier today.
Shawnee middle reveals vape drop box during anti-vape campaign

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – Shawnee Middle School was awarded a $1500 grant to promote the Healthy Bodies tobacco prevention campaign. They decided to focus on anti-vaping and got the whole school behind it. This is the second year in a row the school has received the grant. During the campaign students submitted anti-vape videos and drawings to push the message. The school used the grant money to buy prizes for students who made the best anti-vaping message.
Shawnee middle reveals vape drop box during anti-vape campaign

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

School and Business Closings View All Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. Currently in Fort Wayne 43°F Cloudy/Wind 45°F / 41°F 11 AM 42°F 12 PM 43°F 1 PM 44°F 2 PM 45°F 3 PM 45°F
Humane Fort Wayne receives $25,000 donation

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

School and Business Closings View All Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. Currently in Fort Wayne 46°F Cloudy/Wind 46°F / 41°F 4 PM 46°F 5 PM 47°F 6 PM 47°F 7 PM 47°F 8 PM 46°F
Volunteers visit veteran facility, revitalize outdoor landscaping

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. WFFT) – Volunteers from Continental Original Equipment Solutions decided to step out of the office to give back to the community through a landscaping project at the Volunteers of America Richard Lugar Safe Haven (VOA) building. Inside the safe haven staff help veterans to get back on their feet with things like finding employment and housing. The volunteers thought what perfect way to celebrate national volunteer month than to make some adjustments to the outside.
Fort Wayne hosts technology showcase for manufacturing companies

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – The city of Fort Wayne partnered with multiple companies like Tech Ventures and GCG automation to host a showcase introducing new technological concepts to leaders of manufacturing businesses in northeast Indiana. During the showcase keynote speakers highlighted things like how advanced technology like AI, robotics and automation can help to create opportunities for manufacturing companies.
Fort Wayne hosts technology showcase for manufacturing companies

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FOX 55 News First at 10 Watch NowSchool and Business Closings View All Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. Currently in Fort Wayne 46°F Cloudy 46°F / 37°F 5 PM 46°F 6 PM 44°F 7 PM 44°F 8 PM 44°F 9 PM 43°F
Fort Wayne promoting healthy eating habits through new Pick, Plant and Plate program

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – The Pick, Plant and Plate program is a part of a health initiative in the Summit City to combat childhood obesity through the hands-on practice of gardening, cooking, and eating at Johnnie Mae farm in Southeast Fort Wayne. On a week-to-week basis, fifth to ninth grade students will get to get their hands dirty planting things like tomatoes, peppers and kale and basic cooking skills while also putting a recipe book together to take home.
Fort Wayne promoting healthy eating habits through new Pick, Plant and Plate program

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

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North river property continues to attract investors

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE,Ind. (WFFT) – Mayor Sharon Tucker wants to build a youth sports complex that would include dining and residential options. It would cost up to $60 million and yesterday the latest investors placed their bid on the site including Sweetwater owner Chuck Surack. There are currently 18 offers for the space following the city's request for qualifications opening the door for developers to share their vision for the property.