44+ min ago (206+ words) ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A St. Joseph County police officer was injured in a crash on Saturday. According to the St. Joseph County Police Department, Corporal Ray Warren was responding to slide-offs on U.S. 31 when a vehicle crashed into his patrol vehicle. The department says Warren was determined to be in non-life-threatening condition, and the driver of the other vehicle was not injured. In an update, the department shared Sunday that Warren has been treated and released from a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The incident comes just weeks after a sheriff's deputy was struck and killed while responding to a scene in Delaware County. The department says after the loss of a fellow member of law enforcement earlier this month, Saturday's crash serves as "a sobering reminder of the dangers officers face every day…...

20+ hour, 47+ min ago (135+ words) Snow is causing travel problems across 21Country, with several crashes and slide-offs reported as of Saturday afternoon. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Snow is causing travel problems across 21Country, with several crashes and slide-offs reported. First Alert Meteorologist Caleb Saylor has an update on what to expect for the rest of the weekend. Winter Storm Warning issued, heavy snow and treacherous travel expected over the weekend One dead, one hurt in stabbing at Piere's Entertainment Center First Alert Weather Days issued as winter storm moves in Visit Fort Wayne shares annual Best Dazzling Holiday Houses list OmniSource to host 2nd annual electronics recycling event Tracking the latest on weekend snow, travel hazards First Alert Forecast: Slick morning roads, then weekend winter storm Months-long road closure coming to Fort Wayne's east side...

20+ hour, 47+ min ago (272+ words) According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of State Road 1 around 3:30 p.m. DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Two people were hurt in a crash in DeKalb County on Saturday. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of State Road 1 around 3:30 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicates a Kia SUV was on northbound State Road 1 and a Ford SUV was on southbound State Road 1, when the Kia SUV lost control due to snowy road conditions, crossed the center median, and struck the Ford SUV head-on. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says both vehicles suffered heavy front-end damage, and the driver and a front-seat passenger in the Ford SUV were taken to a local hospital for injuries. The crash remains under investigation. DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Two people were hurt in a crash in…...

21+ hour, 15+ min ago (151+ words) (WTHR) - An Indiana man is climbing the ranks of the winningest "Jeopardy!" players of all time. 27-year-old Harrison Whitaker has earned his "super-champion" status after his 10th win on the game show on Monday, November 24, becoming one of just 19 players to ever earn the distinction. The Terre Haute native has gone on to win four more games since then, securing wins through Thanksgiving week, and bringing his streak to 14. Whitaker"s win on Thanksgiving tied him for 13th place on the all-time wins leaderboard. He is now one win behind a fellow Hoosier, Purdue archivist Adriana Harmeyer, who won $351,600 during her 16-game run on the show last year, winning 15 straight games. Whitaker has won $373,999 over his time on the game show so far. He will take to the "Jeopardy!" stage once again on Monday, December 1"s episode....

22+ hour, 41+ min ago (113+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Artlink held its first Winter Market of the season on Saturday. The market featured more than 10 creative small businesses as well as complimentary hot chocolate or coffee to sip on while browsing. The businesses offered a variety of products, including original artwork, handmade home goods, holiday cards, accessories, and more. Artlink says the event serves as a perfect opportunity to support local small businesses while shopping for beautifully crafted gifts and goods. There will be two more winter markets this year, one from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 and another from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 13....

23+ hour, 50+ min ago (173+ words) (WPTA) - Northwest Ohio law enforcement agencies recently came together to save lives during their annual "Lights for Lives." "Lights for Lives' is a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional enforcement campaign focused on officers activating their overhead lights and stopping any vehicles that have committed traffic violations to save as many lives as possible. The campaign spans over 12 counties, including Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood. It began at 6 a.m. on November 24 and ended at 6 a.m. on November 26, kicking off the holiday travel season. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Findlay District, officers stopped 692 vehicles during the 48-hour operation and issued 230 citations, including 18 for safety belts, 13 for distracted driving, and seven for impaired driving. The patrol says the event serves as a reminder to motorists for the holiday season to plan ahead, buckle up, slow down or…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (194+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - As winter weather works into 21Country, local and state officials say they are prepared! According to the City of Fort Wayne, its Street Department has converted some of its tanker trucks used for leaf collection into snow plows. Those vehicles will now be divided among 18 snow routes, with a minimum of two vehicles assigned to each. Each route is prioritized in the following order: (1) arterial roads, (2) collectors" roads & Citilink bus routes, and (3) residential roads. The City of Fort Wayne says leaf collection may be delayed. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is responsible for the region"s interstates, U.S. routes, and state roads. The agency says its crews will be making passes with plows and salt every two to three hours until there is exposed pavement on travel lanes. The preparations come as northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (163+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The 40th annual Festival of Gingerbread has returned to downtown Fort Wayne. The festival, which opened to the public on Friday, Nov. 28, will run until Sunday, Dec. 21. The organization says this year, they have a record-breaking 183 gingerbread displays featured, beating out last year's record of 150. Festival hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for ages 3-17 and for ages 65+. History Center members and children 2 and under receive free admission. Tickets include admission to The History Center. For more information about the festival, visit 2025 Festival of Gingerbread. You can also catch the latest news from 21Alive anytime on'Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. Just search "21Alive" in the app store and download the app to your device....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (115+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - OmniSource announced the return of its free electronic recycling event to collect donations for Shepherds House and the Humane Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. Inspired by two employees who benefited from programs offered by the two organizations, OmniSource will waive standard recycling fees and accept non-perishable food and pet supply donations. The event will take place from Dec. 1 to 5. OmniSource is located at 219 Murray Street in Fort Wayne. To learn more about electronic recycling, visit OmniSource. You can also catch the latest news from 21Alive anytime on'Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. Just search "21Alive" in the app store and download the app to your device....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (114+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Downtown Fort Wayne is encouraging residents to participate in Small Business Saturday by shopping local during Holly Shopping. On Saturday, Nov. 29, the community is invited to the 99-block District and the Broadway and Wells Street corridors to take part in Small Business Saturday. "Small businesses are the heart of Downtown's energy and spirit, and Holly Shopping is a fantastic way to connect with local owners, discover unique gifts, and celebrate the season together as a community." Organizers say there will be a trolley and CTN bus available to help with accessibility and convenience. To learn more or see a full list of participating businesses, visit Holly Shopping....