WPTA-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

WPTA is a dual-affiliated television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 21 and UHF digital channel 24. It is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is connected with both ABC and NBC networks. The station is owned by Quincy Media and operates alongside WISE-TV, a CW affiliate on channel 33, as part of a duopoly. Both stations have their studios and transmitter located on Butler Road in the northwest part of Fort Wayne.

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#162907

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#33143

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Second woman charged in fatal 2023 neglect case takes plea deal

2 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The second of two women charged in connection with a 1-year-old girl’s 2023 death accepted a plea offer Tuesday. Chrisona Bright was charged with neglect resulting in death several months after the baby girl died while in her and Sharon Myers’ care. Police were called to Bright and Myers’ home on Aug. 10, 2023, after receiving reports that the baby was unconscious and struggling to breathe, court records show.
Homicide suspect who died after police chase, shooting ID’d

2 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WPTA) - A 38-year-old Fort Wayne man has been identified as the homicide suspect who died following a chase and shooting involving multiple police agencies. Christifer Debus led police on a chase from Fort Wayne to Columbia City after the deadly shooting of Jeremiah Donald Lothamer in the 1600 block of Hinton Drive. Police believe Debus killed Lothamer. When the chase ended in Columbia City, a shootout between Debus and police began.
Grabill man set to appear in court for first time on child molesting charges Wednesday

2 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 32-year-old Grabill man facing seven felony charges in connection with alleged sexual assaults dating back more than a decade is set to appear in court for the first time on the allegations on Wednesday. BACKGROUND: Two child molesting cases filed against Grabill man facing similar charges in DeKalb CountyChris Graber is accused of sexually assaulting two girls, one between the ages of 13 and 15 and another between the ages of 11 and 13, between 2012 and 2020.
Victim ID’d in weekend shooting that led to police chase, suspect’s death

2 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The 46-year-old Fort Wayne man killed in a fatal shooting that led to a police chase and the death of the man suspected of killing him has been identified. Jeremiah Donald Lothamer died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Allen County Coroner’s Office. His death has been ruled a homicide. He was shot in the 1600 block of Hinton Drive on Sunday and was later pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 12 years for child molesting after accepting plea deal

2 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 39-year-old Fort Wayne man was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison for child molesting after accepting a plea deal in the case last month. Joseph Offerle was charged with three counts of child molesting last year, which carry a potential sentence of more than 90 years in prison.
Fort Wayne man accused of shooting at wife while she was in an Uber

3 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 30-year-old Fort Wayne man is accused of shooting at his wife while she was in an Uber. Michael Eugene Ward Jr. is charged with attempted murder, criminal recklessness and unlawful carrying of a handgun. On April 17, his wife was in an Uber and drove past Ward when he allegedly grabbed a gun and fired three rounds, court records show. The shots broke out the vehicle’s rear window and flattened a tire.
COURT DOCS: Fort Wayne man accused of shooting, attempting to kill two men

3 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 23-year-old Fort Wayne man is accused of trying to kill two men in a shooting at Piere’s Entertainment Center earlier this month. Tenoah Ridley-Tinsley has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, one count of criminal recklessness and one count of obstruction of justice. The charges carry a potential sentence of up to 85 years in prison.
Two new measles cases confirmed by Allen County health officials

3 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Corryn Brock

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Two additional cases of measles have been confirmed for Allen County, county health officials confirmed Monday. The patients have been identified as an unvaccinated minor and one adult with unknown vaccination status. They are recovering and have been identified as being related to the previously identified outbreak. The new cases bring the county’s total to eight cases. Allen County Health Department Administrator Mindy Waldron says the risk to the community remains low.
First Alert Forecast: Few showers Monday morning, warming up next week

4 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Caleb Saylor

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fortunately, the few rain showers that were possible Sunday afternoon never materialized, but there’s higher confidence in rain showers, a few rumbles of thunder on Monday morning as a cold front passes through our area. The rain won’t last long, though, moving out of our area before noon, then we should expect a little more sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures on Monday will start in the mid 50s in the morning, topping out in the mid 60s around lunchtime.
First Alert Forecast: Few rain showers likely for parts of Easter Sunday

5 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Caleb Saylor

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Rain through Saturday evening will primarily be limited to placed southeast of Fort Wayne, with most locations north of The Summit City staying dry. Overnight into Sunday morning, temperatures will fall down into the mid 40s. YOUR NEXT FIRST ALERTA few rain showers are likely for Easter Sunday. At this time, the most likely timeframe for rain is between about 10am-5pm. However, rain will be moving from south-to-north.