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Sonic is returning to Fort Wayne after 15 years, with an estimated opening in May next to a Marathon gas station on Bass Road. The new location will feature counter service and four car hop spots but no drive-in canopy, reflecting a shift from traditional drive-in service.
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control warns cat owners about the highly contagious and potentially deadly feline panleukopenia virus, emphasizing the importance of vaccination. They are partnering with Humane Fort Wayne to offer low-cost, walk-in vaccines to help prevent the spread of this disease, which affects rapidly dividing cells in cats and can be fatal if not vaccinated against.
Taylor Swift's 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, is set to be released, and fans are finding clues and QR codes in various cities across the country. Speculation surrounds a CD labeled Serpentine, priced at $13.99 in a Fort Wayne Target display, with fans linking it to Taylor's previous album, Reputation. Physical copies of the album will be available in stores on Friday, as no midnight openings are planned in Fort Wayne.
The upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on Monday will be the last in the Fort Wayne area for quite some time, with the city sitting in 99.9 percent totality. The next total solar eclipse passing directly over Fort Wayne is not until September 14th, 2099, with partial eclipses occurring in the meantime. The next total solar eclipse in the United States will be on August 12th, 2045. Experts predict eclipses by observing patterns and using mathematical formulas.
A 7-year-old girl from Fort Wayne, Sloan Mattingly, tragically died when a sand collapse occurred while she and her brother were playing on a Florida beach. The siblings were digging a deep hole when the sand collapsed, burying them. Emergency crews responded to the scene and found the boy buried up to his chest in sand, while the girl was completely buried underneath him. Despite efforts to rescue them, Sloan was pronounced dead at the hospital, while her brother remains hospitalized. The family, devastated by the loss, has requested privacy during this difficult time.
A truck carrying zebras and camels for a circus caught fire on an Indiana highway, prompting a rescue operation by police officers who led the animals to safety. The officers suffered from smoke inhalation but the animals were unharmed. The animals were being transported for a circus performance in Fort Wayne, and were later taken to the city to await their roles in the upcoming shows.
A man in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is in life-threatening condition after an officer-involved shooting. Witnesses reported that the man was firing multiple shots with a handgun at buildings and cars after being removed from a bar. When officers arrived, the man continued to fire his weapon, leading to an interaction with an officer who then shot him. The man was detained, received medical attention, and was taken to a local hospital. No officers or other individuals were injured, and alcohol is believed to have been a factor. The investigation is ongoing.
The victim of a shooting in a parking lot in northeast Fort Wayne has been identified as 46-year-old George Henry Knight Jr. The shooting occurred near Maplecrest and Stellhorn roads, and Knight was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The cause of death was determined to be multiple gunshot wounds, and the incident is being investigated as a homicide. No arrests have been made at this time.
Firefighters in Fort Wayne battled a large fire at the Arbor Lakes Apartment Complex, which caused heavy damage to two apartments and rendered the entire building unlivable. The fire started on the back side of the building and spread to the roof, with the roof eventually collapsing. The cause of the fire is unknown, and arson investigators are on the scene. All residents were able to evacuate safely.
One person was injured in a shooting in northeast Fort Wayne near the intersection of Maplecrest and Stellhorn Roads. The victim suffered potential life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the incident.
A crash on Interstate 69 northbound in Fort Wayne has caused heavy delays and traffic backup, with officers from the Allen County Sheriff's Department at the scene. The extent of the crash, injuries, and expected traffic recovery time are currently unknown.
IU Health has provided a personal tour of its newest medical office building in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 55,000-square-foot facility offers primary doctors, advanced imaging, cardiology, orthopedics, and general surgery. The president of IU Health Northeast Region, Brian Bauer, expressed overwhelming response and highlighted the organization's growth, from one patient in 2018 to over 30,000 patients currently seeking care with IU Health in Fort Wayne. While the facility has been seeing patients since February, Bauer mentioned that IU Health wanted to settle in before inviting the community for tours, and expressed hopes for further growth and additional facilities in northeast Indiana.
Shocking footage captured the horrifying moment when a suspect rammed his car into his own mother during a high-speed police pursuit in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The incident ended with shots fired between the suspect and police, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The mother, who was sent flying into the air, is expected to be okay after being rushed to the hospital. The incident is under investigation, and the mother may face charges.
The fate of Famous Taco's new location on West Jefferson Blvd in Fort Wayne is in the hands of Allen Superior Court Judge Craig Bobay, who will deliver his opinion on the matter on October 20. Restaurateur Martin Quintana challenged the Fort Wayne Plan Commission's decision to reject his application for the location, which is currently a strip mall. Quintana had previously obtained a zoning change from residential to commercial, but the planning board argues that submitted documents were in conflict with the zoning ordinance. The court hearing concluded with the fate of the new restaurant still uncertain.
Fort Wayne's annual Labor Day Picnic, held at Headwaters Park, is expected to attract thousands of people to celebrate working people and enjoy free hot dogs, chili, chips, and beer. The event, which started as a picnic for organized labor, has now become a community-wide celebration. The picnic committee, consisting of various labor groups, has been meeting since January to plan for the event. With activities for children, entertainment from the Philharmonic, and a friendly atmosphere, the Labor Day Picnic is a great place to socialize, learn about the community, and have a good time.