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• 'Remove, Reverse, Reclaim:' Protestors head to Indiana Statehouse under 50501 Movement

  05-04-2025 20:37 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Protestors marched at the Indiana Statehouse Saturday afternoon to protest the Trump administration and demand what they are calling "the reclamation of democracy so fundamental to all Hoosiers."The protest is a part of the 50501 Movement, which stands for "50 states, 50 protests, one movement." In other words, protests are taking place nationwide on Saturday, all falling under the 50501 banner. Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in “Hands Off!” rallies ac
  
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• 'Remove, Reverse, Reclaim': 50501 protestors rally at Indiana Statehouse

  05-04-2025 20:37 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Protestors marched at the Indiana Statehouse Saturday afternoon to protest the Trump administration and demand what they are calling "the reclamation of democracy so fundamental to all Hoosiers."The protest is a part of the 50501 Movement, which stands for "50 states, 50 protests, one movement." In other words, protests took place nationwide on Saturday, all falling under the 50501 banner. Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in “Hands Off!” rallies across t
  
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• Bierman Autism Centers hosting sensory-friendly petting zoo

  05-04-2025 16:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – It’s Autism Awareness Month and a local resource center is helping bring awareness and embrace the spring season.Bierman Autism Centers is hosting “Barnyard Buddies” — a sensory-friendly petting zoo.Clinical Director, Lauren Luley stopped by WANE 15 to share more details from the event. You can find that interview above.The sensory-friendly petting zoo is Saturday, April 26th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.It’s at the Bierman Autism Center on
  
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• Bunny Tails in the Garden returns to the Botanical Conservatory

  05-04-2025 15:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A popular event returns to the Botanical Conservatory just in time for Easter.Botanical Conservatory General Manager, Nate Cardelii stopped by WANE 15 to share details about the event. You can find that interview above.Bunny Tails in the Garden returns Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.It’s free to attend with general admission — those prices vary.The Easter Bunny will be available for photos, along with other spring-the
  
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• 'Hands Off!': Protesters gather at Allen County Courthouse for a National Day of Action

  05-04-2025 14:48 via wane.com
  
  Video shows a March 2 protest hosted by the Hoosier Human Rights Initiative.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Saturday, Fort Wayne protesters will gather at the Allen County Courthouse to protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
  The protest is a part of a nationwide initiative that aims to take to the streets nationwide to "fight back with a clear message: Hands off!"In a press release from Indivisible North East Indiana, the group leading the Fort Wayne protest, the hope of the protest is
  
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• A soaked Saturday with more rain

  05-04-2025 12:11 via wane.com
  
  A few rain showers are moving through the region this morning. They are not as heavy or as widespread as what we saw overnight, but they will continue to add to the deluge that we've experienced over the past few days.A Flood Watch remains in effect for Jay and Van Wert counties in our region, as more heavy rainfall continues. Even for those outside of the Flood Watch, watch out for flooded roadways. The grass may certainly be growing from the rainfall recently, but hold off on mowing this weeke
  
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• LOOK: Sights and sounds of TinCaps opening night

  05-04-2025 05:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The TinCaps are celebrating another season opener in the books, with dedicated fans showing up despite the weather.The 'Caps were able to complete all nine innings to start the 2025 season with a win.
  "It's great to come back, to come out here and see the new faces," Will Campbell, a vendor for the TinCaps, said. "Even to come back and see some of the older faces here, season ticket holders are the best people to be around."The TinCaps are back in action Saturday,
  
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• Soggy Saturday, flood threat increasing

  05-04-2025 04:44 via wane.com
  
  Periods of heavy rain and some thunderstorms are moving through during the early morning. Our lowest temperatures are in the low 40s before daybreak and gradually increase closer to the 50° mark in Fort Wayne by sunrise.With tonight's rain potential, some periods of heavy rain and a few gusty storms are possible. However, the storms are not likely to be as strong as the severe storms earlier this week.The Flood Watch is in effect through Sunday morning, but our flood potential may extend pas
  
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• 'Going out on a high note': Viral Komets dancer retires her dancing shoes

  05-04-2025 04:36 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows previous coverage of Johnson.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A fan favorite at every Komets game is "going out on a high note" as she retires her dancing shoes.
  Jenee Johnson, famous for showing off her dance moves as an Usher during Fort Wayne Komets games, announced she will be retiring her dancing shoes.
  Johnson said her seven to eight years of dancing have brought a lot of fun but it's just time.
  "It's been a great journey. I've gotten to meet a lot of people all around the worl
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder in connection to domestic disturbance calls

  05-04-2025 03:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man has been arrested after officers found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries after responding to a domestic disturbance call Friday morning.
  According to a release from the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers responded to the area of the 63000 block of S. Harrison Street to investigate a domestic disturbance.
  Photo of 46-year-old Marcus Merriweather provided by the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  Due to the suspicious circumstances, FWPD Homicide D
  
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• Car fire stalls traffic on I-69 northbound in Huntington County

  05-04-2025 03:11 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A car fire briefly stalled the northbound I-69 lanes in Huntington County Friday night.
  According to a Facebook post from the Huntington County Sheriff's Office, drivers are being asked to avoid the area between mile markers 273 and 274 on northbound I-69 after a car fire broke out.
  As of 9 p.m., traffic was at a complete standstill in the area according to the INDOT trafficwise map and cameras.
  Huntington County Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the fire was
  
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• Crash caused by cheeseburger slows northbound I-69 traffic

  05-04-2025 01:31 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash caused by a cheeseburger slowed traffic on I-69 Friday afternoon.Shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, DeKalb County Sheriff's officers responded to a crash northbound on I-69 near the 337 mile marker, near the County Road 10 overpass.According to the release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, the driver told officers that he was eating a McDonald's cheeseburger and looked down to find the last part of his burger in the wrapper when the vehicle drifted to t
  
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• Antwerp sells historic train depot, marijuana dispensary 'coming soon'

  05-04-2025 00:39 via wane.com
  
  ANTWERP, Ohio (WANE) -- After several steps, Antwerp appears to be just a couple of months away from welcoming a recreational marijuana dispensary to the area.On March 18, the Village of Antwerp -- with help from the Antwerp/Payne/Paulding County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) sold the historic Antwerp Norfolk & Western Rail Depot, which is located at 503 W. River St. on Antwerp's western edge. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980 after
  
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