3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (105+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - From struggling to serving: Avenues Recovery is putting purpose behind meals this weekend. Alumni of the organization are volunteering at St. Mary's Catholic Church soup kitchen on Saturday and Sunday. Avenues Recovery is an alcohol and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (157+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man died in 2024, after a year-and-a-half long battle with Leukemia. Now, his wife and family are using his legacy to save people's lives. The Taking Chances Foundation held a blood drive on…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (66+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A local woman is celebrating a milestone - her 105th birthday. Stoppenhagen was born on February 22, 1921, and raised on a farm in Fort Wayne. Evergreen Village Assisted Living held a celebration for Stoppenhagen on Friday. 21Alive asked Stoppenhagen what…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (308+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Mike Brouillette, 52, did not fit the profile of a heart attack victim. The leadership coach exercised regularly and did not smoke or drink. Then, without warning, he suddenly could not move his arms or speak. Brouillette…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (405+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne woman is honoring her late husband in a way that's now helping families across the community. Selena Young lost her husband, Chance Young, in 2024. He battled Leukemia for a year and a half…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (73+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Nearly 30 dogs were rescued from "heartbreaking conditions" in Wabash County in early January. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Wabash County Animal Shelter temporarily closed following rescue involving nearly 30 dogs Now, one of the organizations involved in the rescue is…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (171+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Leaders at a local organization say they have another way to help people who need health insurance but can't afford it. Brightpoint works to help people in Northeast Indiana access housing, health insurance, and programs to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (147+ words) Founder Ashlee Lusch says Ancient Roots was created to meet a growing need in the community for holistic wellness options that honor the body, mind, and spirit. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne's first-ever grounding center, Ancient Roots, is now…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (91+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Shepherd's Hand Community Outreach Center is hosting its Winter Health Fair on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., community members are invited to its 1231 South Anthony Boulevard location. According to the center, health organizations from across northeast Indiana will…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (175+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A rescued dog is now available for adoption, thanks to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control (FWACC). Staff say it was all made possible by the animal shelter's Angel Fund, which provides emergency care for animals who…...