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Fort Wayne Community Schools Career Academy students worked hard this morning getting ready for their 33rd annual fruit sale.

FWCS Career Academy gears up for annual fruit sale Fort Wayne Community Schools Career Academy prepared for its 33rd annual fruit sale on Wednesday.

Did you know that snowflakes come in different shapes and sizes? In this week's Weather Wonders, we'll take you through the different types of snowflakes.

Weather Wonders: Snowflake types

The Fort Wayne Salvation Army needs more red kettle donations to reach its goal of $233,000. The organization is also accepting bell ringer volunteers.

Salvation Army seeks red kettle donations, accepting bell ringers

St. James Construction spent thousands of dollars today on toys to support Toys for Tots of Whitley County.

St. James Construction spends thousands of dollars on toys to support Toys For Tots St. James Construction of Whitley County is back this holiday season to help make children’s Christmas special.

A new roundabout at the intersection of East Ludwig Road and Oakbrook Parkway is now open to traffic.

New Ludwig Road roundabout now open, recap of 2022 infrastructure upgrades A new roundabout at the intersection of W. Ludwig Road and Oakbrook Parkway opened Wednesday to drivers. In additions, there's a new traffic light at the intersection of Oakbrook Parkway

Have you ever wondered why bridges freeze faster than roads? In this week's Weather Wonders, we'll explain the science behind why that happens.

Weather Wonders: Why do bridges freeze before roads?

Have you ever wondered how hail forms? In this week's Weather Wonders, we'll explain the process behind this dangerous ball of ice.

Weather Wonders: How does hail form?

A farm in Fort Wayne is experiencing a Christmas tree shortage, while inflation leads to a spike in tree prices across the nation.

Fort Wayne farm faces Christmas tree shortage, inflation spikes tree prices Salomon Farm faces a Christmas Tree shortage while inflation leads to a spike in tree prices across the nation.

The roads are busy, and lines are getting long as thousands travel for the holidays.

ISP increases patrol for Thanksgiving travel

Did you know cold weather and a pile of leaves can affect your tires? We'll explain how in this week's Weather Wonders.

Weather Wonders: How leaves and cold weather can affect tires

Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Fort Wayne this morning to see floats, hear bands, and have a good time at the Three Rivers Festival Parade.

Three Rivers Festival parade put in motion on Saturday The Three Rivers Festival Parade took off Saturday morning in downtown Fort Wayne.

“When we come out, it’s like seeing family. People you haven't seen in a while, customers you haven't seen in a while," Lawton Park Flea Market Promoter Steve Meyer said.

Annual Flea Market brings people out to Lawton Park this weekend The Lawton Park Flea Market is available to the public Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine.

"Any progress that we were starting to make, it’s gone, so we’re trying to play catch up now," Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control Director Amy-Jo Sites said.

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control receives $35,000 grant from Petco Love Petco Love donated $35,000 to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control Thursday morning.

The city of New Haven celebrated the Fourth of July with its third annual Summer Fest at Schnelker Park.

New Haven celebrates the Fourth of July with its 3rd annual Summer Fest The city of New Haven celebrated the Fourth of July with its 3rd annual Summer Fest at Schnelker Park.

HAPPENING NOW: The city of New Haven is kicking off its Independence Summer Fest at Schnelker Park. There’s a parade, picnic, and live music until 2:30 p.m. WFFT FOX 55

Humane Fort Wayne kicked off its pet adoption event today, but a furry friend is not the only thing the event offered.

Humane Fort Wayne holds Pet Adoption event Humane Fort Wayne hosted its pet adoption event Saturday afternoon on The Landing, with pet-related vendors available.

The Aboite Volunteer Fire Station hosted a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast this morning to benefit the fire department and The Lighthouse Addiction Recovery Center.

Aboite Volunteer Fire Station hosts benefit breakfast The Aboite Volunteer Fire Station held its Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Saturday to benefit the fire department and The Lighthouse Addiction Recovery Center.

HAPPENING NOW: Humane Fort Wayne pet adoption event on The Landing until 3 p.m. There are also pet-related vendors available. This is a great opportunity to make a furry friend! WFFT FOX 55

The fifth annual Open Streets Fort Wayne returns Aug. 7 with food, fun, and so much more.

Open Streets Fort Wayne returns in August for the 5th year People will be hitting the streets for the 5th Annual Open Streets Fort Wayne on Aug. 7.

The Macknificent Freedom Fest continued today with festivities and an All-Star Basketball Showcase to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Juneteenth celebrations continue Saturday with Macknificent Freedom Fest The Art Leadership Center holds Juneteenth festivities and an All-Star Basketball Showcase this weekend.

Northeastern REMC spokesperson says the heat and transmission services have been a factor in restoration efforts, but they are working hard and advise everyone to give them time.

Northeastern REMC is working to get power fully restored The Northeastern REMC says power may not be fully restored for Whitley County until Wednesday morning.

Traffic lights at the intersection of Ardmore Avenue and Engle Road are out. WFFT FOX 55

Protesters gathered today at the Allen County Courthouse in the wake of multiple mass shootings in the United States.

March For Our Lives protest held Saturday in Fort Wayne Protesters gathered at the Allen County Courthouse on Saturday in the wake of multiple mass shootings in the United States.

Volunteers of the Historic Harrison Hill neighborhood held their Home & Garden Tour today to celebrate being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. https://www.wfft.com/news/indiana/the-historic-harrison-hill-neighborhood-hosts-home-garden-tour-on-saturday/article_f7add87c-e9e6-11ec-ae45-6fd399cfa705.html

The Historic Harrison Hill neighborhood hosts Home & Garden Tour on Saturday The Historic Hill Neighborhood Association held its Home & Garden Tour on Saturday to celebrate being listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Historic Hill Neighborhood Association held their Home & Garden Tour today to celebrate being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. https://www.wfft.com/news/indiana/the-historic-harrison-hill-neighborhood-hosts-home-garden-tour-on-saturday/article_f7add87c-e9e6-11ec-ae45-6fd399cfa705.html

The Historic Harrison Hill neighborhood hosts Home & Garden Tour on Saturday The Historic Hill Neighborhood Association held its Home & Garden Tour on Saturday to celebrate being listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

HAPPENING NOW: The Harrison Hill Home & Garden Tour until 4 p.m. Food trucks and an art market are also on tap. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased near the Harrison Hill Elementary School entrance. Children 12 and under are free. WFFT FOX 55

"Honestly the most eyes we can get on the project, that’s our goal as far as distribution. We want as many people as humanly possible to be impacted," Writer and director Matt Webb said.

Huntington University works toward first feature-length film Huntington University has its first feature-length film, Wayfaring Stranger in the works.

"Providing a space where people can come, feel safe, and have open honest dialogue about these issues is more important now than ever before," YWCA spokeswoman Emma Walker said.

YWCA of Northeast Indiana holds Diversity Dialogues event YWCA of Northeast Indiana held its diversity dialogues event on Thursday, focusing on the generational wealth gap.

Allen County officials met today to go over the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Allen County officials discuss multi-hazard mitigation plan Allen county officials met on Thursday to go over the Multi-Hazard Mitigation plan.

“The community just vastly increases from that wonderful diversity and ethnic foods, and different things that different people bring to all of us," hospitality teacher Lashawnda Martin said.

Southside High School celebrates 100 years with a lunch through the decades Southside High School celebrated its 100th anniversary on Thursday, with a lunch through the decades.

Southside High School is celebrating 100 years with a twist. Tonight at 10, I’ll have more details on how the school is commemorating 10 decades of service. WFFT FOX 55

"We want people to feel welcome. We want an inclusive community," Mayor Tom Henry said. "That's what I've been trying to do and it is things like this that add to this."

Celebrating volunteers for their work in the city Volunteers are being celebrated for their time and work in the city on Wednesday.

“I’ve enjoyed my experience here so far," customer Linda Sue said. "The store is bright, organized, and clean. The employees are so friendly, helpful, and they’re smiling.”

New Fort Wayne Meijer store opens Thursday on Dupont Road A new Meijer store opens Thursday morning on 4242 E Dupont Rd.

“This boat, in particular, is really a celebration of our history, an acknowledgment of how important Fort Wayne has been to the development of our country," Deputy Director of Recreation Chuck Reddinger said.

Sweet Breeze boat canal replica prepares for the season The Sweet Breeze boat canal replica launched into the St. Mary's River Thursday morning to prepare for the upcoming tour season.

A new Meijer store opens its doors today on Dupont Road. WFFT FOX 55

It is launching day for the Sweet Breeze canal boat replica. Tonight at 10, we will have more details about the boat and how you can ride along. WFFT FOX 55

Southwest Allen County Schools is a few drivers short, but Transportation Director Steve Lake says it could get even worse in the long run.

Allen County school districts explore options to combat bus driver shortage There are school bus driver shortages in Allen County and a few districts are looking at options to work around it.

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens Saturday for the season. There are some awesome things in store that you could look forward to.

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens for the season on Saturday The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens Saturday for its 58th season, with some new and exciting changes.

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is opening up for the season on Saturday with great things in store. Tonight at 10, find out what you can expect on your next visit. WFFT FOX 55