Little by little, we’re starting to see a few telltale signs of spring … which means there’s a pretty good chance we’ll run into a little wet weather at some point over the next couple of months. With that said, we figured it would be a good idea to pass along a friendly reminder:…
First, there was the Big Snow. Then … the Big Chill. Now, drivers throughout northeast Indiana are dealing with the Big Thaw. Warming temperatures have caused road conditions to improve greatly over the last several days, but drivers still need to be on the lookout for dangerous situations: Snow is melting quickly, and excess water…
As you prepare to ring in 2014, we’d like to remind everyone to play it safe on New Year’s Eve. If you’re going to be out and about, make sure you have a designated driver in your group. If you don’t have someone who can get you home safely, consider taking advantage of Fort Wayne’s…
No one ever PLANS to get in an automobile accident. When it does happen, it’s no surprise that most people get a bit flustered and emotional. It’s always a good idea to think about what you’ll do if this happens to you. Know who you need to call, and you’ll be a step ahead of…
Planning to travel this Thanksgiving weekend ? If so, you’re one of 43.4 million people with similar plans. According to AAA, 90 percent of those celebrating Turkey Day away from home will travel by car. Sadly, Mother Nature may not cooperate, as a deadly winter storm threatens to create dangerous driving conditions across much of…
More than 50 percent of accidents involving white-tailed deer occur between the months of October and December, according to Chad Stewart, deer research biologist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Here’s what you can do to minimize your chances of a car-deer collision: • Deer are most active at dawn and dusk.• Deer often…
As you make your way around town on Thursday evening, be on the lookout for pint-sized witches, cowboys, superheroes and more! Trick-or-treaters will hit the streets in Fort Wayne between 6 and 8 p.m. Click here for trick-or-treat times in other area communities. If you happen to find yourself driving through a Halloween “hot spot”…
Indiana drivers enjoy beautiful bursts of vibrant color each fall – but picturesque leaves can create driving hazards, too. When fallen leaves become wet, they make roadways extremely slick. It’s important to be extra careful when you slow or stop your vehicle at this time of year. Large piles of leaves can also interfere with…
School bells across Indiana will be ringing once again this week, which means traffic could be a little more congested than normal. But don’t fret – things usually settle down once everyone settles into their new before- and after-school routines. In the meantime, do what you can to make sure you – and neighborhood children…
Summer storms can crop up fairly quickly, so it’s important to know what to do if you get stuck in a downpour. Turn on your radio so you can listen for up-to-the-minute weather alerts. Turn on your low beams, and drive slowly. Allow extra space between you and the car in front of you. Braking…
