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• Firework mortars, gas canisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel

  02-01-2025 13:12 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department officials said that a person died inside the futuristic-looking pickup truck and seven people nearby suffered minor injuries.By lat
  
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• Snowfall Sunday evening, heavier south of Fort Wayne

  05-01-2025 03:58 via wane.com
  
  This morning will be another chilly one with temperatures in the mid-teens and mostly cloudy skies. Expect wind chills to keep us feeling in the single digits. While this may not be weather that excites for many, it does set the tone for the rest of the week.Temperatures will feel like single digits this morningThere is some slight chance for snow during the day on today, leading into the week's big weather event. We are continuing to monitor an impactful weather system for Indiana Sunday night
  
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• Deborah Watson, former EACS administrator arrested for felony

  05-01-2025 02:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Former EACS administrator arrested months after incident that led to her retirement.Deborah Watson, 66, was charged and booked into the Allen County Jail on a felony count of maintaining a common nuisance in connection to a raid on her home on Aug. 14, 2024.Mugshot of Deborah Watson, provided by the Allen County Jail
  Watson was placed on administrative leave in early August 2024 and then retired just after the arrest of her son Justin Watson. The Allen County Sher
  
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• Cold weekend with snowfall Sunday

  04-01-2025 23:32 via wane.com
  
  This evening will be another chilly one with lows in the mid-teens and mostly cloudy skies. Expect wind chills to keep us feeling in the single digits. While this may not be weather that excites for many, it does set the tone for the rest of the week.Late night temperatures will feel like single digits this eveningThere is some slight chance for snow early Sunday evening, leading into the week's big weather event. We are continuing to monitor an impactful weather system for Indiana Sunday night
  
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• Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire

  04-01-2025 22:02 via wane.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas on Friday morning killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds, authorities said.The 579 animals in the pet shop at Plaza Latina in Northwest Dallas died from smoke inhalation, Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said in a statement.The flames from the fire never reached the animals. Chickens, hamsters, two dogs and two cats also died, Evans said.The two-alarm fire took about two hours and as many as
  
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• Albion Village Foods closes doors after 45 years of business, leaving Albion without a grocery store

  04-01-2025 20:30 via wane.com
  
  ALBION, Ind. (WANE) -- After 45 years of business Albion Village Foods is closing its doors leaving the town of Albion without a grocery store.
  In a Facebook post on December 31, the store initially announced that all remaining inventory would be 25% off and the store would remain open until inventory was gone. Another post on Saturday the store posted that all remaining items would be 50% off while supplies last.
  The Saturdays post Albion Village Food also thanked all for shopping with them for
  
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• Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington will receive the highest US civilian honor

  04-01-2025 19:00 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor on Saturday in a White House ceremony.President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.The White House said the recipients have made “exem
  
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• Fort Wayne firefighters respond to mobile home fire

  04-01-2025 18:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire Saturday afternoon on Fort Wayne's northwest side.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Fire Department was responding to a mobile home fire in the 5500 block of Kelso Lane, in the Valley Hills West Mobile Home Park.
  WANE 15 is working to find out more information.
  
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• DeKalb County gets $5 million for Poka-Bache Connector Trail

  04-01-2025 17:40 via wane.com
  
  The video above shows the projected economic impact of the Poka-Bache trail.
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A $5 million grant is bringing DeKalb County one step closer to connecting a trail through northeast Indiana.Community Foundation DeKalb County (CFDC) received the funds from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of a statewide initiative to strengthen the quality of life for Hoosiers. In an effort to do just that, the Poka-Bache Connector Trail will eventually span over 80 miles through Allen, DeKal
  
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• Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

  04-01-2025 15:58 via wane.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.The first events reflect Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy.Here is what to know about the initial ceremonies and what happens next:The start honors Carter's deep roots in rural south GeorgiaT
  
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• Get moving! Local dance collective offers winter workshops

  04-01-2025 13:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — If you're looking to learn some fancy footwork, the Fort Wayne Dance Collective can show you a few new moves this year.Dancers of all levels can learn various styles of dance, including jazz, hip hop and contemporary.Upcoming specialty classes include a heels class on Jan. 17, burlesque on Jan. 17 and a couple's class on Feb. 14.Daily classes begin at $13.
  To sign up for a class or to learn mroe abut Fort Wayne Dance Collectoive, visit their website.
  
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• A cold Saturday with upcoming snow chances

  04-01-2025 12:36 via wane.com
  
  Lake effect snow showers are sticking around early this morning as arctic air continues to flow over Lake Michigan.Skies are partly cloudy in Fort Wayne and areas south. Thanks to the available clearings under these skies, many, including Fort Wayne, have fallen to the lower teens this morning. Add in some breezy conditions, and wind chills are below zero. You'll want to bundle up today, as wind chills stay in the single digits at best through the day as winds will be windy with gusts up to 30 m
  
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• Police investigate shooting on city's south side

  04-01-2025 10:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating a shooting that left a man in serious condition.An officer on scene told Wane 15 that officers responded to the 29 hundred block of Smith Street on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they found a man on the second story of a residence who had been shot.
  He was taken to a hospital is serious condition. FWPD did not provide any information regarding a suspect but did say the suspect left the scen
  
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• Man in serious condition following shooting near Oxford neighborhood

  04-01-2025 10:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— A man is in serious condition after a shooting in a home near the Oxford neighborhood early Saturday morning.An officer on scene told WANE 15 that officers responded to the 2900 block of Smith Street on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they found a man on the second story of a home who had been shot.He was taken to a hospital in serious condition. No information was provided about the suspect, but no arrests have been made at this time.
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• 1 in serious condition following shooting near Oxford neighborhood

  04-01-2025 10:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— One is in serious condition after a shooting in a home near the Oxford neighborhood early Saturday morning.
  An officer on scene told WANE 15 that officers responded to the 2900 block of Smith Street on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they found a man on the second story of a home who had been shot.He was taken to a hospital in serious condition. No information was provided about the suspect, but no arrests have been made at this time.
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• Tracking a cold Saturday and our next snow chance

  04-01-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After a system brought light snow to the area Thursday night, lake effect snow showers have lingered throughout our Friday...Continue to watch out for slick roadways and reduced visibilities before daybreak Saturday. After sunrise though, we should see the lake effect snow taper off.Winds will continue to gust up to 25 mph, resulting in wind chills tumbling into the single digits by daybreak. Stay warm!Snow showers continue overnight.We dry out by daybreak Saturday, with lows generally in the te
  
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• Lake effect snow and cold lingers overnight

  04-01-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After a system brought light snow to the area Thursday night, lake effect snow showers have lingered throughout our Friday...Continue to watch out for slick roadways and reduced visibilities before daybreak Saturday. After sunrise though, we should see the lake effect snow taper off.Winds will continue to gust up to 25 mph, resulting in wind chills tumbling into the single digits by daybreak. Stay warm!Snow showers continue overnight.We dry out by daybreak Saturday, with lows generally in the te
  
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• Allen County Commissioners approves emergency pipe replacement after basement flooding

  04-01-2025 03:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Allen County Highway Department received emergency approval from Allen County Commissioners to replace a stretch of pipe in Fort Wayne Friday morning.Local homeowner, Kenneth Terriel Mowery called the Highway Department after his basement began flooding out of control in the 6200 block of Orange Drive. This happened following intense weekend rainfall. The rising water was too much for Mowery's sump pump to keep up with. The issue was exacerbated by two corrode
  
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• Fortezza Coffee temporarily closes for 'major maintenance'

  04-01-2025 02:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A downtown coffee shop has been forced to shut its doors for major maintenance.Fortezza Coffee, a local coffee shop located in downtown Fort Wayne announced on Facebook Friday evening, that they will be temporarily closed for "major maintenance."The Facebook post read, "2025….you’ve started off rough for us. We have to unfortunately close until further notice. Major maintenance is being done , we hope to be up and running soon. We will keep you posted! Ple
  
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• Lake effect snow and cold lingers tonight

  04-01-2025 01:30 via wane.com
  
  We're seeing a fresh blanket of snow across parts of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio today. Several reports of over an inch of snow came in from the overnight hours, including up to two inches in Fort Wayne and Warsaw!Here is a recap of snow reports from last night's weather system.
  Behind the overnight system, scattered lake effect snow showers have developed throughout the daytime hours today. Wind chills are also running quite low, as a result of the gusty winds causing the lake enhanced
  
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• Southern counties prepare for snow potential

  04-01-2025 00:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— The Wells County Highway Department spent much of Friday preparing for potential snow on Sunday and Monday.
  The storm's impact on northeast Indiana was still relatively uncertain on Friday, with the sharp gradient between potentially heavy and light snow totals. Regardless, the Wells County Highway Department is prepared, according to Superintendent Shawn Bonar."We prepped all of our trucks last week, or earlier last week even though we had the holiday of New Year,
  
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• Journal Gazette names Mike Nutter as 2024 Citizen of the Year

  03-01-2025 23:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Mike Nutter, President of the Fort Wayne TinCaps has been honored by the Journal Gazette as the areas 2024 Citizen of the Year.The Journal Gazette has named a Citizen of the Year annually since 1988. Nutter is the first recipient from the sports industry.Nutter first came to Fort Wayne in 1999 to work for the Fort Wayne Wizards. They later rebranded to what we know now as the TinCaps in 2009.Originally from Ohio, Nutter says he has made Fort Wayne home with his wi
  
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• 'Raise the bar': Commissioners look to push mental health services in 2025

  03-01-2025 23:50 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) --- The new Allen County Jail under construction, drainage and road projects, bridgework and consolidating county properties.That may sound like a rerun of what Allen County Commissioners focused on in 2024.But Therese Brown, elected board president Friday at the first commissioners' weekly legislative meeting of the year, said there’s another concern high on the list.That’s mental health.“We need to be raising the bar on what kind of services we can s
  
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• Mother and son given lengthy prison terms for their roles in the killings of 8 Ohio family members

  03-01-2025 22:55 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family received lengthy prison terms on Friday for their roles in the 2016 shootings, as prosecutions near completion in what has been described as the most heinous crime in modern Ohio history.Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein sentenced Edward “Jake” Wagner to life in prison with the chance of parole in 32 years — after 12 years on gun charges and then 20 for the murd
  
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• 'New Year, New Skills': Fort Wayne gun stores, shooting ranges offer discounts for classes

  03-01-2025 22:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- For fledgling gun owners aiming to try out their latest firearms and learn more about them, multiple gun stores and shooting ranges in Fort Wayne are offering various discounts in the new year to encourage safety and teach new skills.Freedom Firearms and Midwest Shooting Center are each offering their own specials, which are both geared toward helping people learn more about guns.At Freedom Firearms, customers who buy a gun will receive a free range pass and a discount
  
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• Cold with scattered lake effect snow showers

  03-01-2025 22:45 via wane.com
  
  We're seeing a fresh blanket of snow across parts of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio today. Several reports of over an inch of snow came in from the overnight hours, including up to two inches in Fort Wayne and Warsaw!
  Behind the overnight system, scattered lake effect snow showers have developed throughout the daytime hours. Wind chills are also running quite low, as a result of the gusty winds causing the lake enhanced precipitation.Bundle up and watch out for additional lake effect snow
  
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• Stutzman returns 'small town values' to Congress

  03-01-2025 22:40 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WANE) -- Tobey Schwartz has been lifelong friends with Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-IN-3, but said they almost never talk politics."We talk about the glory days," he laughed.By "glory days", he meant back when the pair of second cousins was on the same basketball team for a small Christian high school in Sturgis, Michigan, just over the Indiana line. Everyone made the team; coaches couldn't be picky with a graduating class of eight students.Stutzman was sworn in Friday as a member of the
  
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• Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

  03-01-2025 22:29 via wane.com
  
  Related video: Judge dismisses classified docs charges against TrumpNEW YORK (AP) — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — but indicated he wouldn't be jailed.The development nevertheless leaves Trump on course to be the first president to take office convicted of felony crimes.Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump&rsquo
  
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• Diddy's 'inner circle' breaks silence in new documentary

  03-01-2025 21:42 via wane.com
  
  *Video of previous coverage of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
  (KTLA) -- A new Sean "Diddy" Combs documentary special is coming to Peacock.In "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," the mogul's "inner circle" is breaking their silence. That includes a childhood friend, makeup artist, producer, former bodyguard, a winner of his MTV reality series "Making the Band" and singer Al B. Sure!.Sure, whose real name is Albert Joseph Brown III, was a former labelmate of Combs at Uptown Records. He was also in a relationshi
  
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• Allen County surpasses $3 billion in construction value in 2024

  03-01-2025 21:34 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County has made history by surpassing the $3 billion mark in construction value in 2024.
  Thursday, the Allen County Building Department reported that construction building permits totaled $3,663,538,816 in 2024.
  Commercial permits issued in 2024 made up $2,834,962,181 of the $3.6 billion reported. Some big projects reported commercially include the Google Data Center, Water Furnace expansion, the new Arts United wing, The Lofts at Headwaters Park complex, and T
  
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