• Colder tomorrow and windy, again

    Colder tomorrow and windy, again
    When a warm front moved north earlier today, our temperatures surged and highs reached the 70s in many places.
    Wind gusts have approached as high as around 40 mph, due to the strong area of low pressure tracking across the region.Conditions stay breezy this evening, though the highest gusts are subsiding.
    Comfortable spring-like conditions are in the evening forecast. Overnight, we drop into the 40s.Chances for a few scattered rain showers arrive overnight and continue during the daytime tomorro
  • 'The backbone of healthcare': What National Nurses Week means to 2 Fort Wayne nurses

    'The backbone of healthcare': What National Nurses Week means to 2 Fort Wayne nurses
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — National Nurses Week runs from May 6 to May 12 nationwide to highlight and appreciate their contributions to society, and local nurses are feeling the love.After speaking with two nurses with Lutheran Health Network, they both appreciate the recognition after everything they do."It's been amazing to see the whole hospital come together and celebrate us nurses," Macy Hall, Registered Nurse at Lutheran Hospital, said. "It feels good to be celebrated and see how much
  • Cooler Thursday afternoon

    Cooler Thursday afternoon
    There is not a huge chill that develops in the early morning hours of Thursday. Our overnight lows only dip down to around 50° as daybreak approaches.Temps fall to around 50° in the early morning.A cold front moving through into Thursday means we won't be able to get into the 70s for highs like on Wednesday. Instead, there's a slight chance of some scattered rain and high temps only reach the mid-60s.Some scattered rain is possible on Thursday, but most of the day is dry.At night into Fr
  • Family, police and doctors testify in 2nd day of trial for New Haven woman accused of killing husband

    Family, police and doctors testify in 2nd day of trial for New Haven woman accused of killing husband
    ***WARNING: The following story contains graphic content***FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Eight witnesses for the prosecution took the stand in what was a long day in court Wednesday, the second day of Alison Davis' murder trial.Davis is accused of killing her husband, Kevin, in their New Haven home in Aug. 2023 after he was found unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase in a pool of blood.The three main focuses of Wednesday's witnesses and their testimony were what first responders thought abo
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  • Former DeKalb County sheriff passes away

    Former DeKalb County sheriff passes away
    DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Former DeKalb County Sheriff Don Lauer, who served in the position for most of the 2010s, has died, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.Don Lauer (Photo provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)
    Lauer started working with the department in 1991 and served as sheriff from 2011 until retiring in 2018. He then returned to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in 2023 and served in a part-time role until his death."Sheriff Lauer was dedicated to prot
  • Fort Wayne man sentenced 210 months for selling meth to DEA informant

    Fort Wayne man sentenced 210 months for selling meth to DEA informant
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne man received a sentence of more than 17 years in prison in U.S. District Court Tuesday after pleading guilty to several drug counts, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Willie J. Hatch, 32, was sentenced to 210 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to five drug counts, and a jury also found him guilty of a firearm offense. Feds: Fort Wayne man accused of selling a pound of meth to informantAccording to documen
  • Real ID enforcement begins: What Fort Wayne travelers need to know

    Real ID enforcement begins: What Fort Wayne travelers need to know
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Starting Wednesday, travelers flying out of Fort Wayne International Airport — and airports across the country — will need to show a Real ID or another accepted form of identification to board domestic flights.While TSA will still allow travelers without a Real ID to fly for now, officials say those passengers should expect longer screening and additional steps.Airport officials in Fort Wayne say they’ve seen a spike in phone calls and questions
  • Cooler conditions tomorrow

    Cooler conditions tomorrow
    A pleasant Wednesday evening comes our way tonight with temps falling from the 70s into the 60s. Not a huge chill will develop overnight with lows only down to around 50° by early Thursday morning.Temps fall from the 70s into the 50s tonight.A cold front moving through into tomorrow means we won't be able to get into the 70s for highs in Fort Wayne. Instead, there's a slight chance of some scattered rain and high temps only reach the mid-60s.Some scattered rain is possible on Thursday, but m
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  • 3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

    3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop
    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Three former Memphis officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023.A jury, which appeared to be all white, took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges after a nine-day trial in state court in Memphis. After the jury's verdict was read, the defendants hugged their l
  • MAP: 11th state confirms measles outbreak as virus spreads

    MAP: 11th state confirms measles outbreak as virus spreads
    (NEXSTAR) – North Dakota is the latest state to report a measles outbreak, confirming its first cases of the highly contagious virus in 14 years.
    Nationwide, at least 935 cases of measles have been confirmed so far this year – triple the total amount we saw in 2024. More "probable" measles cases are under investigation but not yet confirmed.
    While 30 states are reporting cases, only 11 have official outbreaks. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases of measles that are related.
  • Fort Wayne police arrest second man charged with murder in 2017 killing

    Fort Wayne police arrest second man charged with murder in 2017 killing
    The video above shows the initial crime scene of the Aug. 3, 2017 homicide.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The second Fort Wayne man charged with murder for a 2017 homicide was found and arrested Tuesday.Tavon Underwood, 27, was taken into custody on charges of murder, felony murder and attempted robbery in connection to a fatal shooting on Aug. 3, 2017.Underwood's accomplice, 26-year-old Carlos Ellis, faces the same charges. He was arrested in April.Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department resp
  • Hoosier Lottery ticket worth $45,000 sold in Fort Wayne

    Hoosier Lottery ticket worth $45,000 sold in Fort Wayne
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Two Hoosier Lottery ticket buyers could be $45,000 richer after they matched all five numbers in Tuesday's CA$H 5 jackpot drawing.One of the winning tickets was bought in northeast Fort Wayne at the Phil's One Stop on Leo Road. The other ticket was bought at a liquor store in the northwest Indiana town of Schneider.The winning CA$H 5 numbers for Tuesday, May 6, are: 6-11-20-21-39.
    The ticket holders should ensure their ticket is in a secure place, consider meeting with a
  • U.S. Army hears murder case of Ft. Leonard Wood soldier

    U.S. Army hears murder case of Ft. Leonard Wood soldier
    FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo -- Specialist Wooster Rancy, 21, is being accused in the October 2024 murder of 23-year-old Sgt. Sarah Roque.
    Last October, officials at Fort Leonard Wood said Sgt. Roque's body was found in a dumpster on October 22. Sgt. Roque was a member of the 5th Engineer Battalion.According to the U.S. Army, an Article 32 hearing took place Tuesday at the military installation. Spc. Rancy is charged with murder and obstructing justice in violation of Articles 118 and 131b of the Unifo
  • You can now stream WANE 15 newscasts live

    You can now stream WANE 15 newscasts live
    WANE 15 newscasts are now livestreaming on our website and through our new TV app.The WANE 15+ app debuts this week. If you have Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV, you can download the app and view newscasts, the Living Local lifestyle show, special programming and highlights from each day's top stories.Viewers can also access the shows without having to be in front of the TV. Whether it's 5 a.m., 11 p.m. or any of our newscasts in between, you can watch live on our site's streaming page. Newscas
  • Disney announces location of 7th theme park, says it will be the most 'advanced and interactive' of all

    Disney announces location of 7th theme park, says it will be the most 'advanced and interactive' of all
    (NEXSTAR) – The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to add another theme park to its Experiences portfolio — its seventh in total.The new resort is being planned for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, on Yas Island. The island, which has an area of about 10 square miles, is already home to several theme parks including Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World.“This is a thrilling moment for our company as we announce plans to build an exciting Disney theme park res
  • Fire damages home across from Leo Elementary School

    Fire damages home across from Leo Elementary School
    ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A home in Leo-Cedarville was heavily damaged in a fire Wednesday morning.Firefighters responded to a house in the 14800 block of Wayne Street, across from Leo Elementary School, around 8:30 a.m.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene to learn more.
  • 2 pets die in fire across from Leo Elementary School

    2 pets die in fire across from Leo Elementary School
    ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Two pets died in a fire at a Leo-Cedarville home Wednesday morning.Firefighters responded to a house in the 14800 block of Wayne Street, across from Leo Elementary School, around 8:30 a.m. The flames were under control within about 20 minutes.Investigators determined the owners weren't home at the time, but at least one dog died as well as another pet. Firefighters said two cats survived. The home was heavily damaged.
    Home damaged by fire in Leo-Cedarville across from
  • Allen County Coroner rules shooting deaths in 'unsecured' home a homicide-suicide

    Allen County Coroner rules shooting deaths in 'unsecured' home a homicide-suicide
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The coroner has ruled the recent shooting deaths of two Fort Wayne residents a homicide-suicide.Monday night, police responded to a north side trailer park to investigate an "unsecured residence." Officers at the scene found the front door partially open, and a man and woman dead inside.Wednesday, the Allen County Coroner identified the two as 45-year-old Leanne Lynn Gonzalez and 48-year-old Sean Bronson Baer.Investigators determined Gonzalez died from gunshot wounds to
  • Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf: Officials

    Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf: Officials
    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to two U.S. officials.Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water off the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historic ties to the gulf.The two U.S. officials spoke with The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition
  • Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf: Officals

    Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf: Officals
    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to two U.S. officials.Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water off the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historic ties to the gulf.The two U.S. officials spoke with The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne set to build 21 new homes during 2025-2026 build season

    Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne set to build 21 new homes during 2025-2026 build season
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne, or Habitat GFW, is kicking off its 2025-2026 build season on Wednesday, May 7. The season starts with a wall-raising ceremony on Winter Street in Fort Wayne. Habitat GFW is set to build 21 new homes during the 2025-2026 season. 18 of the new homes will be in Southeast Fort Wayne, two in Huntington, and one in New Haven. This season will introduce fresh home designs, including a two-story floor plan. Habitat GFW
  • Warmest day of the week today

    Warmest day of the week today
    Clouds and chilly weather are gone today, with the warmest air of the week and temperatures soaring into the mid-70s this afternoon. The warmer weather will be interrupted on Thursday, but will return this weekend.Warm temperatures return this afternoonMay sunshine will increase temperatures quickly into the upper 60s by noon.Temperatures will be the warmest of the week this afternoon as highs will be in the mid-70s.
    The warm-up doesn't last long. A front will move across the area tonight, incre
  • Fort Wayne Area Community Band celebrates 45 years of music

    Fort Wayne Area Community Band celebrates 45 years of music
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A staple of the Fort Wayne community celebrated 45 years of music Tuesday night. Longtime Fort Wayne Area Community Band associate conductor retiresA crowd gathered at the Auer Performance Hall at Purdue Fort Wayne as the Fort Wayne Area Community Band marked the occasion with a performance.
    A proclamation was read by the City of Fort Wayne declaring May 6th, 2025, as "Fort Wayne Area Community Band 45th Anniversary Day."The Fort Wayne Area Community Band celebrates 45
  • Kekionga Craft Company celebrates National Teachers and Nurses Day

    Kekionga Craft Company celebrates National Teachers and Nurses Day
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — May 6 marks both National Teachers' Day and National Nurses Day, and local businesses wanted to show their appreciation.Kekionga Craft Company was one of them.
    For every nurse or teacher who brought their badge or identification in received a $5 gift card that could be used Tuesday or for a future purchase."It's good to see them feel appreciated," said Tyler Butcher, CFO and VP of Kekionga Craft Company. "They do a lot, a lot of people don't know about, and so the
  • 'People just don't slow down': FWPD traffic unit tickets more than 8K since inception

    'People just don't slow down': FWPD traffic unit tickets more than 8K since inception
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Since bringing back its traffic unit in September after a hiatus of more than 30 years, the four officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) tasked with representing it have been busy."We have a total of 4,046 tickets so far this year, and we wrote 4,254 in the last four months of 2024 that we were in existence, so they're pretty close, and if I hadn't had an officer off on two months ... we probably would have exceeded those first four months," said Sgt. Joh
  • 'People just don't slow down': FWPD gives update on traffic unit at City Council

    'People just don't slow down': FWPD gives update on traffic unit at City Council
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Since bringing back its traffic unit in September after a hiatus of more than 30 years, the four officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) tasked with representing it have been busy."We have a total of 4,046 tickets so far this year, and we wrote 4,254 in the last four months of 2024 that we were in existence, so they're pretty close, and if I hadn't had an officer off on two months ... we probably would have exceeded those first four months," said Sgt. Joh
  • Trial underway for New Haven woman accused of killing her husband in 2023

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— The trial for a New Haven woman charged with murder in connection to the 2023 death of her husband began Tuesday at the Allen County Courthouse.Alison Davis is accused of causing injuries to her husband, Kevin Davis, that led to his death on Aug. 12, 2023. Around 4:30 a.m. that morning, police were called to their home on Douglas Ln. inNew Haven. When police and EMS arrived, they found Davis laying in a pool of blood at the bottom of a staircase. Kevin Davis died a
  • Public Safety Alert issued for 81-year-old woman

    Public Safety Alert issued for 81-year-old woman
    ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- County police are searching for an 81-year-old woman last seen just outside northeast Fort Wayne Tuesday afternoon.A Public Safety Alert was issued for Helen McCarthy, who was described by the Allen County Sheriff's Department as white woman who was last seen wearing a white shirt, grey overcoat, red flannel and pajama pants.According to the alert, she was last seen driving a teal 2019 Toyota Sequoia with license plate GCU182 around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Wheelock
  • 81-year-old woman found following Public Safety Alert

    81-year-old woman found following Public Safety Alert
    UPDATE: Dispatchers confirmed the missing woman has been found safe.ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- County police are searching for an 81-year-old woman last seen just outside northeast Fort Wayne Tuesday afternoon.A Public Safety Alert was issued for Helen McCarthy, who was described by the Allen County Sheriff's Department as white woman who was last seen wearing a white shirt, grey overcoat, red flannel and pajama pants.According to the alert, she was last seen driving a teal 2019 Toyota Sequoia
  • Residents vote against Central Noble school referendum, increased taxes

    Residents vote against Central Noble school referendum, increased taxes
    NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – Residents living in the Central Noble Community Schools (CNCS) district have voted down an operational referendum that would have increased property taxes by nearly $200 annually in a special election Tuesday.More than 1,300 residents voted on the referendum, with 764 against the proposal and 569 in favor of it.Results come after years of the school district losing a combined $2.4 million in state funding, which CNCS said is now going to voucher programs instead

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