WFFT-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

WFFT-TV, which operates on virtual channel 55 and UHF digital channel 36, is a television station affiliated with Fox and based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The station is part of the Heartland Media group. Both the studios and the transmitter for WFFT are situated on Hillegas Road in Fort Wayne.

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Coroner: 33-year-old Fort Wayne man killed in crash

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

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Fort Wayne man identified in fatal motorcycle crash

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash on May 31, as Charles Harrison Rainbolt, Jr., 27, of Fort Wayne. Rainbolt was traveling south on Maplecrest Road when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a curb near Monarch Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority.
Child drowns in Syracuse Lake; investigation underway

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

SYRACUSE, Ind. (WFFT) — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the drowning of a 4-year-old child in Syracuse Lake. It happened Sunday afternoon in Kosciusko County. At 4:45 p.m., Kosciusko County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a missing child in the 800 block of East North Shore Drive. Syracuse Police officers arrived swiftly, finding the child beneath a pier in three feet of water.
Man critically injured in Fort Wayne car accident on Lima Road

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to a serious crash early Monday morning at the intersection of Lima and West Dupont Roads. A man was severely injured after being struck by a car. According to the FWPD, the man was crossing the intersection when a southbound car hit him. Medics transported him to the hospital, where his injuries were determined to be life-threatening. The FWPD's Fatal Accident Crash Team is now investigating the incident.
Elderly woman killed in Fort Wayne shooting

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on June 1, on Colerick Street in Fort Wayne. An 86-year-old woman was found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department. The Fort Wayne Homicide Unit is leading the investigation and is asking the public for assistance. They are encouraging anyone with surveillance footage from the area or who witnessed anything suspicious to come forward.
Fatal crash on Maplecrest Rd under investigation in Fort Wayne

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to a fatal crash on Saturday near Maplecrest Road and Centerton Drive. The crash involved a single driver who was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. Preliminary findings suggest speed may have contributed to the crash. The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Fatal Accident Crash Team is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
Fort Wayne man gets over 16 years for meth and gun charges

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Jamic Johnson, a 50-year-old Fort Wayne man, was sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for meth and firearm offenses. Johnson pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. He was also charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. In 2020, law enforcement found multiple ounces of methamphetamine and firearms in Johnson's home during a search.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 15+ years for child porn distribution

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — William Edwards, 37, from Roanoke, Indiana, received a 188-month prison sentence for distributing child pornography. Edwards will also face seven years of supervised release. Restitution will be determined later. According to court documents, Edwards distributed child sexual abuse material on October 18, 2023. This case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to protect children from exploitation and abuse.
Fort Wayne police investigate deadly shooting

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A shooting early Friday morning on Wells Street left a man dead, the Fort Wayne Police Department reported. Officers responded to a 911 call around 2:05 a.m. on May 30 and found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported him to a local hospital, where doctors pronounced him deceased. The Fort Wayne Police Homicide unit and Crime Scene Technicians are investigating the scene and speaking with witnesses.
Fort Wayne man sentenced for selling fentanyl to undercover cops

4 days ago | wfft.com | Chris Essex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Melvin Green, a 35-year-old from Fort Wayne, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for distributing fentanyl, federal officials said. A judge sentenced Green, who pleaded guilty to selling 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Green's sentence includes four years of supervised release after his prison term. Documents reveal Green sold fentanyl to undercover officers seven times starting in March 2022. In July 2022, authorities apprehended Green on his way to make another sale.