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Indiana House of Representatives accepting student applications for 2026 page program
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (108+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana House of Representatives is accepting student applications for its 2026 page program. The program provides students, or pages, an opportunity to learn more about state government by watching the legislative process in person, interacting with…...
Fort Wayne Community Schools: School Choice Lottery
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (131+ words) Fort Wayne Community Schools: School Choice Lottery21Alive FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We're joined by Director of Student and Family Support Services Kyra Nolan to discuss Fort Wayne Community Schools' School Choice Lottery. Bell Mansion hosting complete liquidation auction as part of…...
Fort Wayne Community Schools: Study Connection
1+ week, 3+ day ago (115+ words) Fort Wayne Community Schools: Study Connection21Alive FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We're joined by Helen Tobo and Matt Schiebel to discuss Fort Wayne Community Schools' Study Connection tutoring program. Sister of 13-year-old shooting victim held her as she died: "She looked so…...
Southeast Fort Wayne early learning center closing due to voucher program suspension
3+ week, 2+ day ago (296+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An early learning center focused on serving low-income families on Fort Wayne's southeast side is closing its doors after years of service, Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI) says. LSSI announced the closure of its Children's…...
RESULTS: NACS referendum fails following Tuesday’s Special Election
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (465+ words) UPDATE: The NACS referendum failed to pass following Tuesday's Special Election. 53.99% of voters voted against the referendum, while 46.01% voted in favor. You can view the results here. NACS says because it did not pass, the district will not have funding…...
Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Board votes to ban 6 books from district curriculum
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (340+ words) GARRETT, Ind. (WPTA) - The Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Board voted to ban six books over sexual/objectionable content. This decision comes after the board held a special meeting on Friday, where members debated whether certain titles should be blocked from the district's…...
ACPL celebrates milestone in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating a milestone in its partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. More than 50,000 high-quality, age-appropriate books have now been mailed directly to the homes of children ages 0-5 across Allen…...
Science Central names new executive director
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (236+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Science Central announced the appointment of a new executive director on Thursday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Science Central executive director stepping down after 17 years After a careful, extensive search, the organization says it has selected Mandee Mikulski to…...
Former East Noble School Corporation athletic director accused of financial misconduct suing district in federal court
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (426+ words) NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A former East Noble School Corporation athletic director accused of stealing money from the district is now suing it in federal court. The lawsuit names the school district, as well as Chief Finance & Operations Officer Brian…...
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
6+ mon, 6+ hour ago (1040+ words) The administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more as part of a review to ensure grants align with President Donald Trump's priorities. The move leaves states…...