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• Lots of sun Saturday, clouds increase Sunday

  12-04-2025 01:22 via wane.com
  
  Sunshine continues this evening and the sky remains clear through the night. Our evening temps started off near 50° and are falling through the 40s. Our winds become nearly calm by morning, and with our clear sky, temperatures will be able to drop as low as the upper 20s by daybreak.High pressure provides a nice, sunny day for tomorrow with our temperatures rising all the way to the mid-50s by late afternoon. Highs in this range put us back closer to seasonal territory, which we have not bee
  
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• Unsettled weather returns after the great weekend

  12-05-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  What a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend we enjoyed! It was filled with sunshine and warm temperatures. We hope you didn't get too used to it though, as the forecast becomes more unsettled as the new workweek gets underway...Look for skies to become partly cloudy by the time we get to daybreak Monday. Temperatures will be down in the 40s for most of the area, although some southern communities may stay in the 50s.Skies will be partly cloudy by early Monday morning.
  For Monday, the day starts off dr
  
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• Beautiful end to Mother's Day Weekend on tap

  11-05-2025 23:00 via wane.com
  
  Happy Mother's Day! It continues to be a wonderful Mother's Day with lots of sunshine and mild weather. Don't get too used to it though, as the forecast will be changing as the new workweek gets underway...Enjoy mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures this evening. A great night for plans with your mom. Maybe those plans can include the opening match for Fort Wayne FC this season!Fort Wayne FC opens their season with beautiful weather this evening!
  More clouds will build into the sky ove
  
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• Traffic Alert: Expect heavy traffic Sunday afternoon and evening near the Memorial Coliseum

  11-05-2025 14:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum wants residents to know about heavy traffic expected on Coliseum Boulevard and Parnell Avenue on Sunday which also happens to be Mother's Day.
  Nate Bargatze will perform two shows – 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – with a combined expected attendance of over 18,000 guests. Traffic is expected to slow near the venue as guests enter and exit the parking lot for both show times.Patrons attending the events should plan to arrive ear
  
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• Hike through wildflowers this Mother's Day at Lindenwood Nature Preserve

  11-05-2025 14:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Lindenwood Nature Preserve is hosting an outdoor experience for moms this Mother's Day.
  For moms who want to spend time outside with their loved ones, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department invites moms to picnic and hike at the Lindenwood Nature Preserve. Hikers can meet at the campfire circle to eat packed lunches. After lunch, enjoy a guided stroll through the Nature Preserve and see the blooming flora."It's a 110-acre nature preserve," Lindenwood
  
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• A warm and sunny Mother's Day

  11-05-2025 13:16 via wane.com
  
  Happy Mother's Day! Although a bit chilly this morning, we'll see another sunshine-filled day this weekend, and temperatures will see a sharp rebound. Temps are in the 40s at sunrise, and will boom into the 60s heading into lunchtime.Sunshine will stick around all day, and high temperatures will climb into the mid-70s. So, although a bit cooler than Saturday, it is still a wonderful Mother's Day in the making!Mother's Day will be great with temperatures climbing into the 50s this afternoon!
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• 1 dead in motorcycle crash on U.S. 30

  11-05-2025 07:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A man is dead after a crash late Saturday night.According to a press release from the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), officers responded to reports of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Kroemer Road at approximately 11:30 p.m.
  When officers arrived, they found the driver of the motorcycle, a man, in critical condition. Firefighters and medics attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The
  
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• 1 dead in motorcycle crash

  11-05-2025 07:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A man is dead after a crash late Saturday night.In a press release, the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) said they responded to reports of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Kroemer Road at approximately 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
  When officers arrived, they found the driver of the motorcycle, a man, in critical condition. Firefighters and medics attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The othe
  
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• Beautiful Mother's Day before rain/storms return

  11-05-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  Gorgeous weather continues across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! Soak up the sunshine and the warm air all weekend long, especially after last weekend was filled with clouds, rain, and cold temperatures for early May...Look for mostly clear skies to be in place early Sunday morning. Temperatures will be as low as the mid-to-upper 40s, which means it will be a bit of a warmer morning compared to recent mornings.More sunshine and warm air is expected on Sunday, which is Mother's Day! What a
  
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• Public Safety Alert issues for missing 22-year-old

  11-05-2025 01:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A Public Safety Alert was issued around 7:00 p.m. Saturday to find a missing, possibly endangered man.The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for 22-year-old Isaiah Rodriquez. He was last seen in the area of Lafayette Street and Tillman Road. The following information was shared via the alert:
  MaleHispanicLast seen wearing dark blue shirt and khaki cargo shorts5'05''180 lbs.
  If located, call 260-449-7486.
  
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• Public Safety Alert issued for missing 22-year-old: Missing man found

  11-05-2025 01:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Police Department has located the 22-year-old man who was missing on Saturday.
  Original story: A Public Safety Alert was issued around 7:00 p.m. Saturday to find a missing, possibly endangered man.The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for 22-year-old Isaiah Rodriquez. He was last seen in the area of Lafayette Street and Tillman Road. The following information was shared via the alert:
  MaleHispanicLast seen wearing dark blue shirt and khaki car
  
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• Public Safety Alert issued for missing 22-year-old

  11-05-2025 01:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A Public Safety Alert was issued around 7:00 p.m. Saturday to find a missing, possibly endangered man.The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for 22-year-old Isaiah Rodriquez. He was last seen in the area of Lafayette Street and Tillman Road. The following information was shared via the alert:
  MaleHispanicLast seen wearing dark blue shirt and khaki cargo shorts5'05''180 lbs.
  If located, call 260-449-7486.
  
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• Public Safety Alert canceled for missing 22-year-old

  11-05-2025 01:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Police Department has located the 22-year-old man who was missing on Saturday.
  Original story: A Public Safety Alert was issued around 7:00 p.m. Saturday to find a missing, possibly endangered man.The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for 22-year-old Isaiah Rodriquez. He was last seen in the area of Lafayette Street and Tillman Road. The following information was shared via the alert:
  MaleHispanicLast seen wearing dark blue shirt and khaki car
  
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• 1 killed in crash with semi in Mercer County

  11-05-2025 01:14 via wane.com
  
  MERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) — A man is dead following a crash in Mercer County Saturday afternoon.Mercer County Central Dispatch received reports of a crash at the intersection of US Route 33 and Celina Mendon Road at 3:00 p.m.According to a release, an investigation revealed that 48-year-old, Eric Topp, was driving southbound on Celina Mendon Road. James R. Roell was driving a semi-tractor and trailer eastbound on US Route 33.Topp stopped at the stop sign of Celina Mendon Road, then pulled
  
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• Beautiful Mother's Day weekend continues

  10-05-2025 23:00 via wane.com
  
  Gorgeous weather continues across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! Soak up the sunshine and the warm air, especially after last weekend was filled with clouds, rain, and cold temperatures for early May...Lots of sunshine fills our weather cameras this evening.
  Look for mostly clear skies to be in place as we progress into tonight. Temperatures will drop down into the mid-to-upper 40s overnight, which means Sunday morning will be milder compared to recent mornings.The sunshine and warmth wil
  
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• One in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Airport Expressway

  10-05-2025 20:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on Airport Expressway.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the crash involved a motorcycle. It was unclear if another vehicle was involved.Dispatch also confirmed with WANE 15 that one individual was injured in the crash. Parts of Fairfield Avenue were shut down as a result of the crash.Information is limited at this time, but WANE 15 is working to find out more at this time.
  
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• A warm and sunny Mother's Day weekend

  10-05-2025 18:02 via wane.com
  
  A beautiful weekend is ahead, right on time for Mother's Day Sunday. This certainly beats the rain-filled, cooler, and cloudy moments last weekend.Temperatures are flying through the 60s as we begin the afternoon. High temperatures today cruise into the upper 70s thanks to plentiful sunshine. A great day for golf, or to get some last-minute flower shopping done for Mother's Day.Temperatures climb through the 50s and 60s this morning.
  The sunshine and warmth continue into Sunday, although just a
  
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• BuskerFest 2025 set to return to downtown Fort Wayne

  10-05-2025 17:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fire dancers, magicians and more will soon return to downtown Fort Wayne as the 14th annual BuskerFest is underway.Preston Wallace and Tamara Cummins with Downtown Fort Wayne stopped by WANE 15 to share details about this year's fest and what guests can expect. You can see that in the interview above.BuskerFest will be held Saturday, May 17th in downtown Fort Wayne. There will be street performers at the Busker Central Pitch at the intersection of Wayne Street and Calho
  
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• Fun ways to celebrate Mother's Day around Fort Wayne

  10-05-2025 15:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Needing last-minute Mother's Day plans? Here is a list of some activities and events celebrating mothers of all types Saturday and Sunday.Mother's Day Plant SaleHosted by the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, the Mother's Day Plant Sale offers 700 varieties of plants, from herbs and veggies to flowering plants. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, plant lovers and mothers can shop the sale and learn from trusted plant advisors.Mother'
  
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• Allen Co Marketplace returns under new ownership, same community atmosphere

  10-05-2025 13:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)—The Allen Co Marketplace is returning for another season, but now under new ownership. On one Saturday a month, old and new vendors will bring local goods.
  The Allen Co Marketplace, now under the ownership of Kayla Crance, is an open-air market. It is held at the Pathway Community Church parking lot. The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. once a month, May through September.May 10June 14July 12August 16September 13
  Shoppers can expect local goods, food trucks
  
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• A warm Mother's Day weekend

  10-05-2025 12:25 via wane.com
  
  A beautiful weekend is ahead, right on time for Mother's Day Sunday. This certainly beats the rain-filled, cooler, and cloudy moments last weekend.This Saturday morning will start off on a slightly chilly note, with temperatures falling into the upper 30s to lower 40s, so have a light jacket if heading out through mid-morning. Even with the chilly start, temperatures rebound sharply throughout the day thanks to plentiful sunshine, returning to the 50s shortly after sunrise, and will rise from th
  
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• Dig into the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory’s annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale

  10-05-2025 11:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory’s annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale is returning to the McMillen Park Community Center May 8-11. The sale will feature more than 600 varieties of plants, including perennials, annuals, herbs, and hanging baskets. Whether shoppers are taking mom on a shopping spree for Mother’s Day or looking for a last-minute gift, those with a green thumb have plenty of variety. Shopping times vary by date. Thursd
  
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• New Haven woman found not guilty in connection to 2023 killing of husband

  10-05-2025 05:34 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Friday, a jury found a New Haven woman not guilty of murder in connection with the 2023 killing of her husband.Alison Davis was accused of killing her husband, 40-year-old Kevin Ray Davis, in their New Haven home in Aug. 2023 after he was found unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase in a pool of blood.In the Allen County Superior Court, the jury deliberated for six and a half hours before coming to the verdict.The trial has garnered national attention from CBS's 4
  
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• Navigating grief through Mother's Day

  10-05-2025 03:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As Mother's Day is approaching, it may not be the easiest holiday for some dealing with grief.
  Whether that is through the loss of a mother, a loss of a child, or dealing with miscarriage, the holiday can bring up many emotions.
  "Mother's Day can be a difficult time of the year, especially for those who have lost their mother, whether that is really recent or whether their mother has been gone for a really long time," Leslie Friedel, CEO of Stillwater Hospice, sai
  
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• From mailbox to the food bank, letter carriers deliver food donations

  10-05-2025 03:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Make sure to leave any non-perishables by your mailbox, and watch for your local letter carriers as a way to give back to food pantries in the Summit City area.Hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is a national effort that asks those wanting to participate to leave nonperishable food items in a bag by their mailbox.Letter Carriers will then pick up the food, and volunteers will ensure it gets back to the food pantry.
  "It started 33 ye
  
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• Jury deliberates after case rests with closing arguments for trial of New Haven woman accused of killing husband

  10-05-2025 02:13 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The jury has begun deliberations in the trial of a New Haven woman accused of the 2023 murder of her husband.
  The jury entered deliberations around 5 p.m. after both the Defense and Prosecution presented closing arguments in court Friday.
  Closing Arguments presented by the Prosecution
  The prosecution brought three key points into their closing arguments, which stretched nearly an hour. Prosecution honed in on Alison's demeanor as the night of her husband's death unfo
  
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• Safe to plant this weekend after some patchy frost

  09-05-2025 23:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A little bit of patchy frost out there Friday morning will not hinder your spring planting this weekend!Mother's Day is traditionally the date you can begin planting for the season and all signs point toward us being free of any concerns in the freeze department for the foreseeable future. We have also passed our average last frost date, which is May 6th in Fort Wayne. Why you should wait until May to plantNow is the time to begin buying your flowers, fruits, and vegeta
  
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• Fallen police officers honored in annual ceremony 

  09-05-2025 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Police Officer Memorial Service was held at at the Law Enforcement/Firefighters Memorial on Wells Street Friday.It remembers lost heroes and aims to help grieving friends and family.The memorial includes a wreath presentation, which serves as a reminder of the dedication of local law enforcement and the sacrifices they make. Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Sergeant Mitch McKinney read the names of the fallen officers."Every time it comes up, you kn
  
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• Higher temperatures this weekend

  09-05-2025 22:30 via wane.com
  
  It's a nice May night that's just a touch cooler than average. You can expect our evening temperatures in the 60s, then falling into the 50s. Temps keep falling through the night and, by, dawn, we're down to the upper 30s. Temperatures stay just high enough where frost is not expected to develop.A calm weather setup is in place for the weekend with sunshine coming our way both tomorrow and Sunday. Highs will be in the mid 70s both days.On Monday, highs rise to 80°.While we're still rain-free
  
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• Crash causes traffic jam on Spy Run Avenue

  09-05-2025 22:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Traffic heading north from downtown Fort Wayne is backed up Friday afternoon after a crash on a busy road.Two lanes of Spy Run Avenue were temporarily shut down after a collision near the intersection with Elizabeth Street, dispatchers confirmed. The crash happened around 4 p.m.; it's unclear when the road will reopen.While details are scarce, dispatch also confirmed two people had minor injuries.
  
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