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• 1 in custody after car crashes into home

  16-11-2024 14:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is in custody after crashing into a home on Fort Wayne's northeast side.
  Fort Wayne Police Department responded to calls of a crash into a house around 5:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Knollridge Drive. When police arrived on scene they found no one was injured, but severe damage was done to the house.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that no one was injured in the crash.It is unclear who was taken into custody as a result of the crash.
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• Donate toys to YWCA Northeast Indiana today

  17-11-2024 11:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A local restaurant group is holding a toy drive to benefit YWCA Northeast Indiana.Be Better Hospitality asks community members to drop off toys at its downtown businesses including Penny Drip, Dana's, Night Train, and the Blue Bottle Shop.All toy donations will be gifted to children living in YWCA Northeast Indiana’s domestic violence shelter. Toys will be collected for kids ranging from newborns to 16-year-olds. All donations must be new. Toys are asked to
  
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• Fort Wayne Police investigating death near downtown

  17-11-2024 10:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is conducting a death investigation near downtown. According to a press release FWPD responded to a residence in the 600 block of Tennessee Avenue just after 11:30 p.m. Sunday for an unknown problem.When officers and medics arrived on scene they found a deceased person inside an apartment.At this time there is no threat to the public. All other information is unknown.
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• Cloudy end to the weekend with a stray shower

  17-11-2024 04:15 via wane.com
  
  We've been stuck in a dreary weather pattern as of late, with sunshine being hard to come by. We don't expect this to change in the coming days, unfortunately. This comes after we saw a lot of sunshine in October...We have not seen nearly as much sunshine in November so far compared to October.
  Look for generally cloudy skies to persist through daybreak Sunday. Temperatures will be on the milder side in the mid-40s as you get the day started.Temperatures dip down into the 40s early Sunday mornin
  
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• Cloudy and mild November night ahead

  17-11-2024 03:00 via wane.com
  
  We've been stuck in a dreary weather pattern as of late, with sunshine being hard to come by. We don't expect this to change in the coming days, unfortunately. This comes after we saw a lot of sunshine in October...We have not seen nearly as much sunshine in November so far compared to October.
  Look for overcast skies to persist into tonight. Temperatures will take a dip down only into the mid-40s.Skies remain overnight tonight.Temperatures dip down into the 40s.For Sunday, we'll see high temper
  
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• Overcast skies continue this evening

  17-11-2024 00:00 via wane.com
  
  We've been stuck in a dreary weather pattern as of late, with sunshine being hard to come by. We don't expect this to change in the coming days, unfortunately...Look for overcast skies to persist into tonight. Temperatures will take a dip down only into the mid-40s.For Sunday, we'll see high temperatures climb up to the upper 50s with plenty of clouds still filling the sky. A weak cold front passing through later in the day does bring us a stray shower chance from Sunday afternoon into Sunday ni
  
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• Be on the lookout for rolling slowdowns on I-469 overnight Saturday

  16-11-2024 21:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Traffic will be slowed periodically on northbound Interstate 469 Saturday night into Sunday morning while Indiana Michigan Power crews replace utility lines on Fort Wayne's north side.On-ramps will be closed for northbound I-469 from Maplecrest Road and for both northbound and southbound I-69 to southbound I-469, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.Rolling slowdowns are scheduled from 10 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, depending on the weather. Each s
  
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• Local restaurant Proof shuts down months after celebrating 1 year anniversary

  16-11-2024 15:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One local restaurant is shutting its doors for good just a few months after celebrating its one-year anniversary.Proof, a restaurant located just off Calhoun Street in the old Welch's Ale House building, announced on Facebook Friday that they will be closing for good Nov. 27.
  In the Facebook post the restaurant said, "We truly appreciate all our great guests and staff. Thank you for all your support, and hard work. It is with a heavy heart, full of gratitude, that we m
  
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• A mild and overcast weekend

  16-11-2024 15:36 via wane.com
  
  We've been stuck in a dreary, wet pattern over these past few days, with sunshine hard to come by. The good news is that we won't be misty today, but we'll still see a lot a cloud cover today, and for Sunday.Temperatures this morning are rather mild thanks to overcast skies. You may want to wear some flannel or a jacket fir the remainder of the AM. As per usual with fall, holding onto an extra layer this afternoon isn't a bad idea.Sunshine will elude us for most of the day, with overcast and mos
  
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• Curt Cignetti agrees to new contract with IU Football

  16-11-2024 15:16 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University's football coach has reached terms on a contract extension, the university confirmed to FOX59/CBS4 on Saturday.Per an IU source, Curt Cignetti will remain the coach for IU Football following a 10-0 start to the season, a number-one ranking in the Big Ten and a number-five ranking nationally. This is just one spot away from IU's all-time best ranking: number four nationally, set in 1945 and 1967.In a press release, Indiana University wrote that Cignett
  
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• Slither or crawl into the Coliseum for the FW Indiana Reptile Show

  16-11-2024 14:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Slithery snakes and crawling lizards have taken over the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for the Fort Wayne Indiana Reptile Show.
  Show Me Reptiles, the sponsor for the event, said they want to bring exotic animals and things they don't often see right to their hometowns. Over 100 species will be found according to the shows lead coordinator.
  Anyone is welcome to attend the event with general admission costing $10 for adults, $5 for 7 to 12 year olds and kids 6 and u
  
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• 1 in custody after car crashed into home

  16-11-2024 14:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is in custody after crashing into a home on Fort Wayne's northeast side.
  Fort Wayne Police Department responded to calls of a crash into a house around 5:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Knollridge Drive. When police arrived on scene they found no one was injured, but severe damage was done to the house.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that no one was injured in the crash.It is unclear who was taken into custody as a result of the crash.
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• Summit City kicks off the holiday season with celebrations, markets and more

  16-11-2024 13:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- This weekend holiday celebrations kick off throughout Fort Wayne as some holiday regulars return and some new ways to celebrate find their way into the Summit City.
  Christkindlemarkt 2024Christkindlemarkt returns for the 2024 season, bringing a Christmas market with a German twist. At the market, you can find gifts and decorations to stuff your stockings or put under your tree. You can also find some German baked goods and kids have the opportunity to visit with St Nic
  
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• One dead and two injured in shooting near Showgirl One

  16-11-2024 09:53 via wane.com
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting near Showgirl One on Goshen Road.Police responded to the 2900 block of Goshen Road on reports of a shooting. Dispatch confirmed to WANE 15 there are three victims and one is dead. The conditions of the other two victims is not yet known.All other information is not yet known. WANE 15 is working to learn more and will update you as more information becomes available.
  
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• One dead and two injured in shooting in Showgirl 1 parking lot

  16-11-2024 09:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One woman is dead and two men are injured after a shooting in the Showgirl 1 parking lot early Saturday morning.
  FWPD responded to the 2900 block of Goshen Road on reports of a shooting just before 3:30 a.m. Dispatch confirmed to WANE 15 there are three victims and one is dead. The conditions of the other two victims is not yet known.Officers initially responded to a report of an individual being shot outside of Showgirl 1 and when they arrived found a woman suffering
  
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• One arrested in shooting in Showgirl 1 parking lot that left one dead and two injured

  16-11-2024 09:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Police arrested one person Saturday afternoon in connection to the death of a woman and the injury of two men following a shooting in the Showgirl 1 parking lot from earlier in the morning.FWPD responded to the 2900 block of Goshen Road on reports of a shooting just before 3:30 a.m. Dispatch confirmed to WANE 15 there are three victims and one is dead.
  Officers initially responded to a report of an individual being shot outside of Showgirl 1 and when they arrived found
  
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• 11/15 Highlight Zone - Regional Championships

  16-11-2024 05:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Six local teams brought home a regional championship on Friday and advanced to next week's semi-state round, as East Noble thumped Huntington North in the Highlight Zone "Game of the Week," Garrett and Bishop Luers both won a 3A regional title, Adams Central rolled Eastern in 2A, South Adams continued its impressive postseason run in 1A, while Warsaw bested Lafayette Jeff fpr a 5A regional crown.
  
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• Fort Wayne Police investigate shooting after man tried to get into home

  16-11-2024 05:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting near downtown after initially responding to break-in calls.
  FWPD is investigating a shooting at 647 5th Street after shots were fired in response to a man attempting to get into a house.Upon responding to the initial calls FWPD found that a weapon had been discharged and that one person had been injured, according to Sergeant John Nichter at the scene. The injured person was taken from the scene to an area hospit
  
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• Mild and cloud-filled weekend ahead

  16-11-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After some gloomy November days, we're on the lookout for some sunshine this weekend. Unfortunately, the confidence in us catching some rays of sun is low for the next several days...Look for overcast skies overnight to become mostly cloudy by daybreak Saturday. Temperatures will generally be in the mid-40s to get the day started.Perhaps we see some breaks in the clouds by daybreak Saturday, with temperatures in the 40s.
  For Saturday, we anticipate skies to be mostly cloudy, meaning there will b
  
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• Murder charges dismissed in fatal August shooting

  16-11-2024 03:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Charges have been dismissed against a Fort Wayne man for a shooting that left one man dead in August.Desmond Carswell was accused of shooting and killing Parker Billman in the Cap N' Cork parking lot in August of this year. Carswell was arrested on Sept. 11 and charged with Murder. Docs: Witnesses and tips lead Fort Wayne Police to ‘snake pit’ where shooting suspect hidCarswell's charges were dismissed Friday.It is unclear at this time if any other suspects
  
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• CasiNO: New Haven residents sign petition against proposed casino

  16-11-2024 02:35 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) -- The Coalition for a Better Allen County gathered 1,000 signatures alongside residents of New Haven to oppose the casino proposed for New Haven.According to a release from the Coalition, "The movement is rooted in a shared belief that New Haven is a special place—one that thrives on strong family values, community safety, and local pride."New location for proposed New Haven casino sees new concernsThe hope of the petition is to ensure that the homes of New Haven re
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for missing Warsaw woman

  16-11-2024 00:43 via wane.com
  
  WARSAW, Ind. (WANE) -- A Statewide Silver Alert was canceled for a missing Warsaw woman Thursday after she was found by Warsaw Police.Photo of 52-year-old Melanie Wallen provided by the Warsaw Police Department.
  The Warsaw Police Department was investigating the disappearance of 52-year-old Melanie Wallen. Wallen was described as a white female, 5 foot 7 inches tall, 100 pounds, blonde hair with blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a brown sweater, blue jeans, brown shoes and carrying a red purs
  
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• Mostly cloudy and drying out tonight

  16-11-2024 00:30 via wane.com
  
  It has been another gloomy November day across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Some areas of drizzle have stuck around into our Friday, keeping things rather damp outside.Look for just the chance for a stray rain shower/areas of drizzle to continue this evening before we dry out overnight. Keep this in mind if you're attending any high school football playoff games. Temperatures will dip down into the mid-40s tonight under mostly cloudy skies.Clouds and spotty rain will be around for the h
  
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• Allen County holds final bash to celebrate 200 years

  15-11-2024 23:51 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — This year Allen County turned 200 years old, officials have been celebrating the bicentennial all year long and Saturday is the big Bicentennial Bash.The Indiana General Assembly passed legislation in late 1823 designating a 660 square-mile area of northeast Indiana to be Indiana's newest county. The legislation would take effect on April 1st, 1824 and on that day Allen County was born.Since this spring, there has been tons of free events and activities to comme
  
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• Man arrested in connection to 2021 drive-by shooting

  15-11-2024 23:29 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that ended in the death of a 19-year-old in March 2021.On Friday, the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) arrested Jalan Carpenter in connection to the killing of John Peterson in 2021.Peterson, 19, was found dead in the driver's seat of a vehicle after being shot several times. In the initial call, police were called to the area of Reed Road and Vance Avenue on reports of shots being fired. Acc
  
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• Other organizations rush to fill 'Toys for Tots' gap

  15-11-2024 23:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— The Salvation Army, neighboring counties' Toys for Tots programs, and local businesses quickly jumped to action when it was announced Fort Wayne Toys for Tots would not be operational this year.There are other places you can donate, including the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army expressed concern that donations may slow because people may think that they are affiliated with Toys for Tots."The Salvation Army and Toys for Tots are completely separate organizations
  
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• FWPD homicide clearance rate beats U.S. average by nearly 30 percentage points

  15-11-2024 23:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) --- With an 88% homicide clearance rate right now, the Fort Wayne Police Department is on track to beat the national average for the fifth year in a row.According to the latest Department of Justice statistics, the national average for homicide clearance rates sits at just 52%.So far, the city has seen 32 homicides, which is one less than the average of 33, although the number will fluctuate, said Detective Sgt. David Watkins, one of two homicide sergeants who leads a tea
  
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• Wabash County sees swift success with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

  15-11-2024 22:45 via wane.com
  
  WABASH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- For those curious how popular Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will be now that the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is offering it, Wabash County appears to be a prime example of the program's effectiveness.The Imagination Library was founded in 1995 by singer Dolly Parton, and the program offers free books to children from birth up to age 5. To date, more than 3 million children worldwide have registered in the program.Kelli Dale, executive director of the Wab
  
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• Slight rain chance and cloudy this evening

  15-11-2024 21:45 via wane.com
  
  It has been another gloomy November day across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Some areas of drizzle have stuck around into our Friday, keeping things rather damp outside.Look for just the chance for a stray rain shower/areas of drizzle to continue this evening before we dry out overnight. Temperatures will dip down into the mid-40s tonight under overcast skies.For Saturday, we could finally see some sunshine! Confidence is low though in there being many breaks in the clouds, so make sure
  
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• 'We never give up:" FWPD homicide unit is about it on cold cases and new

  15-11-2024 21:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) ---With a third cold case cleared, the Fort Wayne Police Department's homicide unit has had a very good year, according to lead cold case detective Brian Martin.“I don’t know if it’s a record.," Martin told WANE in an exclusive interview Friday. "We never give up. It may seem slow to them (the public) and we appreciate their patience,”
  This week, FWPD arrested Tommy  Harris Jr., 43 for the shooting death of Larry Lovelace Jr., a case that date
  
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