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• Former Indiana sheriff gets 12 years for spending funds on travel and gifts

  15-10-2024 17:52 via wane.com
  
  JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A former southern Indiana sheriff has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that he spent millions of dollars in local funds on travel, gifts, automobiles and other personal expenses.Special Judge Larry Medlock sentenced former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel on Monday to 15 years in prison, but said three years of the sentence will be suspended to probation, the (Louisville) Courier-Journal reported.Medlock also ordered Noel, 53,
  
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• FWPD investigates stabbing near Goshen Avenue, Sherman Boulevard roundabout

  16-10-2024 02:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a stabbing northwest of downtown Fort Wayne Tuesday night, city dispatchers confirmed.Several officers along with a fire truck and an ambulance were spotted near the roundabout at Goshen Avenue and Sherman Boulevard. Crime scene tape has been set up in the area.Police have not provided any updates on anyone involved in the stabbing.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as we learn more.
  
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• First frost/freeze of the fall on the way

  16-10-2024 01:00 via wane.com
  
  Cool, crisp fall air has really settled in across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. You'll need to bundle up as you're heading out and about, as temperatures are running plenty below average.We have even seen a few showers containing small hail/graupel earlier today, really indicating how cold the air is high up in the atmosphere. Check it out below!
  Any lingering precipitation has tapered off and clouds are on the decrease. We're looking at a mostly clear and cold night across the area.Temp
  
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• Van Wert residents targeted for having Harris yard signs

  16-10-2024 00:17 via wane.com
  
  VAN WERT, Ohio (WANE) — Just three weeks out from the presidential election and some homeowners in Van Wert, Ohio believe they are being politically targeted after several Kamala Harris signs were stolen from their yards.On two separate occasions in less than a week, homeowners have had their signs stolen right out from their own yards and roofing nails thrown in the street and driveways in front of their homes.Eventually some of the stolen signs were recovered but tainted in racial s
  
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• Wells County Sheriff's Office investigates armed robbery

  16-10-2024 00:11 via wane.com
  
  WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Wells County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery Tuesday that happened overnight in southern Wells County.According to a Facebook post from the department, deputies responded to the 10000 block of County Road 1100 S.Detectives learned the robbery happened overnight, and there is no threat to the public, according to the Wells County Sheriff's Office.The investigation is still in the preliminary stages, and the Wells County Sheriff's Office may issu
  
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• Man to row across Pacific Ocean to honor victims of war in Ukraine

  15-10-2024 23:29 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — A man set sail on what could be a historic 8-month journey across the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Australia in a solo rowing boat Monday night.If he succeeds, 44-year-old Aurimas Mockus from Lithuania will be the first person in the world to complete the 12,000-kilometer (nearly 8,000 mile) trip alone in a rowing boat, without help or stops.Mockus was seen off by a crowd of supporters at Shelter Island in San Diego Monday afternoon. His plan is to sail — o
  
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• DeKalb County Sheriff's Office finds suspect in hit-and-run involving bicyclist

  15-10-2024 22:46 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has found the suspect in a hit-and-run crash after a bicyclist was struck and left in critical condition Tuesday morning.The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. in the 3400 block of County Road 64a near Auburn while the bicyclist was heading east.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office believes the suspect vehicle is a maroon 1997-2003 Buick Century similar to the one pictured above. (Photo provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)
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• DeKalb County Sheriff's Office asks for help after bicyclist struck, left in critical condition

  15-10-2024 22:46 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is asking for helping in finding a suspect vehicle after a bicyclist was struck and left in critical condition Tuesday morning.The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. in the 3400 block of County Road 64a near Auburn while the bicyclist was heading east.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office believes the suspect vehicle is a maroon 1997-2203 Buick Century similar to the one pictured above. (Photo provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Offi
  
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• A chilly evening followed by a frosty night

  15-10-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  October weather is here to stay for a while with high temperatures only in the 50s. The biggest change will be nights in the 30s with a freeze and frost possible this week. A FREEZE WARNING has been issued for our entire area from 2 am to 9 am Wednesday. You need to cover the plants you're going to keep and bring the house plants inside.
  A Freeze Warning has been issued for the area early Wednesday morning.
  It won't get much warmer on Wednesday with a high in the middle 50s with partly cloudy sk
  
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• Traffic stop leads to discovery of stolen vehicle in Mercer County

  15-10-2024 21:58 via wane.com
  
  MERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- A Dayton man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.At approximately 7:12 p.m. Saturday, a Mercer County deputy pulled over a vehicle being driven by 21-year-old William D. McSwain for a reported traffic violation. The traffic stop happened near the intersection of U.S. 127 and State Road 274.During the traffic stop, authorities learned the vehicle had been s
  
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• Fort Wayne man handed lifelong sentence for 2016 drug deal gone wrong

  15-10-2024 21:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man convicted of felony murder was sentenced Tuesday for his role in a 2016 drug deal that ended in the death of one teenager and long-lasting injuries for another.
  A judge in Allen Superior Court sentenced Michael Harding II to over 90 years in prison.Harding was 16 years old when, according to court documents in the case, he got into a car with three other people to buy Xanax pills. At one point during the interaction, Harding got out his gun, according to court doc
  
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• Kosciusko County man awaits extradition to New York on charges he raped 14-year-old girl

  15-10-2024 20:01 via wane.com
  
  WARSAW, Ind. (WANE)An investigation that began in February involving police in Indiana and New York has resulted in the arrest of a man on 27 charges, including rape.
  Indiana State Police took Tyler Harmon, 25, into custody Tuesday morning at his Kosciusko County home. He's accused of traveling to New York three times over the course of a year to have sex with a 14-year-old girl he contacted on social media.Harmon is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail while he awaits extradition to New York
  
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• Community welcomes home US Airman behind Michael Myers of Decatur

  15-10-2024 19:27 via wane.com
  
  DECATUR, Ind. (WANE) - While a fictional town in Illinois would dread the idea of seeing Michael Myers return to wreak havoc around Halloween, that's not the case for the community of Decatur.Evan Zimmerman, also known as “Michael Myers of Decatur”, has served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly two decades. And since 2012, he's taken on the role of a more family-oriented version of the classic horror character, making comedic viral videos with his wife and son that have reached million
  
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• LOOK: Finished project shows off new ways to build houses in Fort Wayne

  15-10-2024 18:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Uniquely built, HGTV-worthy houses on Berry Street are opening for public tours this weekend.Tuesday, city officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Innovative Housing Showcase, a project that over the last several months has worked to revolutionize traditional housing approaches by integrating innovative designs, sustainable materials, and efficient construction methods, according to a press release from the city of Fort Wayne.Construction is now finished on fou
  
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• Powers Hamburgers reopens following electrical fire

  15-10-2024 18:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Powers Hamburgers is once again serving up greasy goodness at its original location.The historic diner on the corner of Harrison and Brackenridge streets was forced to close after an electrical fire in June.Powers Hamburgers has a new sign out front facing South Harrison Street.Inside Powers Hamburgers Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.A booth inside Powershas a sign detailing the history of the burger joint.
  New ownership had taken over in the spring, bringing with it renovations
  
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• Delphi murders trial: Defense claims hair found with victim didn't match Richard Allen

  15-10-2024 17:18 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. – Defense lawyers for Richard Allen made a startling admission during Tuesday's jury selection.Allen's defense team revealed that hair was found in Abby Williams' hand that didn't match Richard Allen. That's the first time that information has been made public. The defense made the comments during "mini opening statements" preceding jury selection.Allen is charged with four counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Abby and her friend Libby German in February 201
  
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• DNR to stock rainbow trout at 2 parks in Fort Wayne, 1 in Huntington

  15-10-2024 17:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Local anglers can fish for rainbow trout starting this weekend, Indiana's Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday.Friday, 200 fish each are being stocked in Shoaff and Franke parks in Fort Wayne. At Shoaff Park off St. Joe Road, the pond is at the west end of the park, along the St. Joseph River. At Franke Park, the stockings can be found in Spy Run Creek, across the parking lot from the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo on Sherman Boulevard. Fishing for tro
  
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• Comedian Brian Regan to stop in Fort Wayne as part of 2025 tour

  15-10-2024 16:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)He's currently co-starring in the Netflix series "Loudermilk" in addition to having appeared in multiple stand-up comedy specials, and in April 2025, Brian Regan will perform at the Clyde Theater in Fort Wayne.
  Regan's show is set for Sunday, April 27. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 18 at 10 a.m.
  Brian made history with his stand-up special, Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall, as the first live broadcast of a stand-up special in Comedy Central&rsquo
  
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• Delphi murders: State wants to keep widely circulated composite sketches out of trial

  15-10-2024 16:19 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The state doesn’t want a pair of composite sketches that were highly publicized early in the investigation to be part of the Delphi murders trial.On Monday, Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland filed a motion in limine asking the court to prohibit the admission of the sketches or any reference to them during the trial.13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German. (Credit: Family)The motion refers to a pair of widely circulated composite sketches of
  
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• Afternoon sunshine with Freeze Warning early Wednesday

  15-10-2024 13:14 via wane.com
  
  October weather is here to stay for a while with high temperatures only in the 50s. The biggest change will be nights in the 30s with a freeze and frost possible this week. A FREEZE WARNING has been issued for our entire area from 2 am to 9 am Wednesday. You need to cover the plants you're going to keep and bring the house plants inside.
  Light rain and drizzle will be possible across the area through late this morning with overcast skies.
  Skies will partially clear this afternoon with some sunsh
  
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• Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart, Target, more

  15-10-2024 12:30 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Check your fridge and freezer: A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted hundreds of ready-to-eat meals sold at major grocery store chains across the U.S., including Walmart, Trader Joe's and Target.
  On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated list of affected products, some featuring popular brand names like Dole, Taylor Farms, Great Value and Michelina's.The recall, initiated by BrucePac, involves more than 9.9 million
  
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• Cooler temperatures with light rain today

  15-10-2024 09:20 via wane.com
  
  October weather is here to stay for a while with high temperatures only in the 50s. The biggest change will be nights in the 30s with a freeze and frost possible this week.Light rain and drizzle will be possible across the area through late this morning with overcast skies.
  Skies will partially clear this afternoon with some sunshine and temperatures will only be in the middle 50s.
  Skies will be partly cloudy this afternoonBring your plants in tonight and you'll need to keep them in for this wee
  
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• FWCS Career Pathway Center program expanding to 6th graders

  15-10-2024 04:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Jim Kelley Career Pathway Center shared an update at the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board meeting on Monday. The program will now include 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at FWCS.
  The Jim Kelley Career Pathway Center aims to provide students with hands-on experience, allowing them to explore various career options. It is a partnership with the Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Clubs. Last year was the program's first year. 4,200 students participated in the program in the
  
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• Do It Best looking to acquire True Value assets

  15-10-2024 02:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Do It Best announced Monday its bid to acquire all assets from True Value.
  The Chicago-based hardlines wholesaler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private equity owner. If acquired, Do It Best would create a worldwide store network exceeding 8,000 locations in the U.S. and more than 50 countries around the world. The proposed acquisition was supported unanimously by the Do It Best Board of Directors.
  "This is a big day in the history of Do It Best," said President
  
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• Comet in the sky this week

  15-10-2024 01:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - WANE Weather Watcher Julie Moore got a great photo of what is, likely, Comet C/2023 a3 (Tsuchinshan ATLAS) in the Kendallville sky Sunday night. We'll call it Comet ATLAS, for short in this article.Comet photo taken Sunday night, October 13, 2024 in Kendallville (Credit: Julie Moore)If you've missed seeing Comet ATLAS in the sky on previous nights, don't worry, there are more chances to see it this week, as long as there aren't clouds blocking the view, when you look to
  
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• Nearly entire jury selected in Delphi double homicide trial

  15-10-2024 01:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Day one of the Delphi double homicide trial ended in Allen County court with 14 people selected for the jury: six men and eight women. However, a source told WANE 15 that one of the selected jurors will be dismissed, leaving 13 people on the jury. That dismissal could potentially still be discussed when court resumes Tuesday. Sixteen people in total need to be seated: 12 jurors and four alternates.
  Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 20
  
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• Jury selected for Delphi double homicide trial

  15-10-2024 01:20 via wane.com
  
  DAY TWO UPDATE - Before jury selection began, Judge Fran Gull released three jurors. All the seats were filled Tuesday, including for the alternate positions, completing the selection process around 3:30 p.m.-------------------------------------------------------------------------FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Day one of the Delphi double homicide trial ended in Allen County court with 14 people selected for the jury: six men and eight women. However, a source told WANE 15 that one of the selected ju
  
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• What's behind the teacher shortage in special education?

  14-10-2024 23:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Indiana is following a larger, national trend of teachers shortages, particularly in special education.In the face of teacher shortages, Indiana has taken to alternative routes such as the Transition to Teaching program. While these programs have helped hasten the road to teacher licensure, it is simply not enough to fully address the shortage. Not enough people are pursuing education.
  So why is this?
  Wane 15 spoke with leaders in education at Fort Wayne Community
  
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• FDA will reconsider decision barring copycat versions of Lilly weight loss drug

  14-10-2024 23:26 via wane.com
  
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will reconsider its decision to remove Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drug from its official shortage list and allow compounding pharmacies to continue selling their own versions. A federal court in Texas on Friday granted the FDA’s unopposed motion to stay litigation over the drug’s removal from shortage.  In a court filing late Friday, the FDA said it wouldn’t pursue regulatory action against the
  
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• Tracking frosty October nights this week

  14-10-2024 23:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The coldest air of the fall so far has arrived to northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. If you're a big fan of this fall weather, we hope you are enjoying the return to wearing jackets and hoodies. Northern lights spotted across regionThe cold weather will bring about some frosty nights though this week. We are tracking low temperatures to get down into the 30s and frost appears most likely Tuesday night and Wednesday night this week, although Monday night could still b
  
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