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• Crash leads to fight, stun gun, arrests on Indiana racetrack

  16-10-2017 22:45 via wane.com
  ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Two racecar drivers have been arrested after getting into a fistfight following a crash on an Indiana racetrack that ended with a police officer using a stun gun on one of the drivers.
  A video posted online from Saturday’s race at Anderson Speedway shows one vehicle driving onto the second car’s hood following the initial crash.
  The driver of the second car exits the vehicle and punches the other driver who’s still in his car. An officer jogs onto t
  
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• Patchy fog early with the warmest afternoon of the week

  08-05-2024 09:55 via wane.com
  
  We'll see patchy dense fog this morning but that won't damper the warmest day of the week. It will stay dry today but there will be a big drop in temperatures over the next 24 hours.Patchy dense fog because of the moisture on the ground will make it a slow start in some areas. Sunshine will quickly take over by the middle of the morning with temperatures rapidly moving into the middle 70s by noon.Sunshine with temperatures near 80 this afternoonA cold front moves in overnight bringing showers af
  
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• Sunny, warm Wednesday; rain chance at night

  08-05-2024 06:22 via wane.com
  
  Our severe weather threat for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio has ended.Along with the rain exiting eastward, clouds clear out, too, and we are on our way to seeing a lot of sunshine on Wednesday. Morning temps start off in the mid-50s and highs will rise to 80° in the late afternoon.Morning temps start in the mid-upper 50sWednesday's high temps reach around 80° by late afternoon.A storm system moving across the Midwest tracks by Wednesday night and this will mean another rain/storm
  
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• EMA Office reports tornado sighting, damage in Paulding County

  08-05-2024 05:05 via wane.com
  
  *Video provided by Matthew StraleyPAULDING COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- A tornado touched down in Paulding County Tuesday night, leaving 13 properties damaged in the aftermath, according to the Paulding County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).According to the Paulding County EMA, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office started receiving calls just before 8:00 p.m. about a tornado that touched down near Melrose, Ohio.While no injuries have been reported, the tornado caused damage to 13 properties, includ
  
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• Community rallies behind Foster Park Little League after theft threatens season

  08-05-2024 04:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Aside from the rain and dodgy weather, spring belongs to America's Pastime: baseball.However, baseball teams with Foster Park Little League may have to sit a few games out."To stoop to the level that you're going to take things that impact youth in our community, that's pretty low," Foster Park Little League Board Member Shaun Davis said.On Monday, after doing a routine prep of the grounds before a week of games, Davis said the maintenance crew noticed the do
  
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• Firefighter suffers minor injury while battling blaze at Fort Wayne house

  08-05-2024 04:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne firefighter suffered a "minor" injury Tuesday while crews battled a house fire off Coliseum Boulevard.The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire in the 1600 block of Lincolndale Avenue and arrived to find fire coming from the front door and windows.The house suffered heavy fire, water and smoke damage as a result of the fire, according to the FWFD.Nobody was inside the house during the fire, and the cause of the fire is still under inv
  
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• Marlin Stutzman wins Congressional 3rd District GOP Primary

  08-05-2024 03:48 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives - 3rd Congressional District Republican Primary.
  Marlin Stutzman is the winner with The Associated Press calling the race at 94% of the votes submitted.
  Below is the list of Republican candidates and how many votes they received.
  Tim Smith, who finished second in voting, congratulated Stutzman on X, saying he has Smith's "prayers and full support in his efforts to serve northeast Indi
  
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• Severe storms are over, weaker storms possible tomorrow night

  08-05-2024 03:00 via wane.com
  
  Severe storms are exiting east across the region. Our severe weather threat for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio has ended.Wednesday will be a quieter day, but the warmest day of the week, as high temperatures top out at the 80° mark.A cold front will move through Wednesday night, bringing rain and t-storm potential. However, it's a lower severe weather threat than tonight. Some additional rain will fall during the day on Thursday. The biggest difference you'll notice, then, will be temp
  
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• Kiley Adolph wins U.S. 3rd Congressional District Democrat Primary

  08-05-2024 02:20 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives - 3rd Congressional District Democrat Primary. Kiley Adolph is the Democrat Primary winner.Below is the list of U.S. House of Representatives - 3rd Congressional District Democrat candidates and how many votes they received.
  The race hasn't been called for the Republican Candidate so it is not confirmed who Adolph will face. In addition, it is expected that Jarrad Lancaster (L) will r
  
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• LOOK: Storm damage across northeast Indiana, viewer photos and videos

  08-05-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — Severe storms are rolling through Tuesday evening. With large hail, fallen trees and property damage across northeast Indiana.Hail and tree damage in Cournna, sent in by a viewer
  Storm photo galleryLots of hail on Pleasant LakeTree damage in North Manchester, sent in by a viewerHail in Corunna sent in by a viewerBaseball sized hail in Kendallville, sent in by a viewerHail in Ashley, sent in by a viewerBarn down in South Whitley, sent in by a viewerPlethora of hail in Kendallville,
  
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• Valerie McCray wins Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary

  08-05-2024 01:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary. Valerie McCray is the Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary winner.Below is the list of Democrat candidates and how many votes they received.
  McCray will face former Indiana 3rd Congressional District Representative Jim Banks (R) who ran uncontested for this primary. Banks represented the 3rd Congressional District from 2017 to 2025. In addition, it is expected that Andy Horn
  
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• Valerie McCray wins Indiana U.S. Senate Democrat Primary

  08-05-2024 01:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary. Valerie McCray is the Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary winner.Below is the list of Democrat candidates and how many votes they received.
  McCray will face former Indiana 3rd Congressional District Representative Jim Banks (R) who ran uncontested for this primary. Banks represented the 3rd Congressional District from 2017 to 2025. In addition, it is expected that Andy Horn
  
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• Mike Braun wins Republican Primary for Indiana Governor

  08-05-2024 01:25 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 Indiana Governor Republican Primary. Mike Braun is the Republican Primary winner for Indiana Governor.Below is the list of Republican Governor candidates and how many votes they received.
  Braun will face former state superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick (D) who raced uncontested for this primary. In addition, it is expected that Donald Rainwater (L) and Christopher Stried (Independent) will run
  
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• Fort Wayne looking to 'calm traffic' in some neighborhoods

  08-05-2024 00:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— A portion of the more than $200,000 awarded to Fort Wayne neighborhoods for improvement projects that was announced on Monday is going toward "traffic calming" efforts.The La Rez and Fairfield neighborhoods were each awarded $5,000 to calm traffic after neighborhood presidents applied for the grants. Traffic calming can come in the form of speed bumps, signs with radars that tell drivers their speed and signage indicating children may be in the area.According to th
  
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• Severe storms produce risk of tornadoes tonight

  07-05-2024 23:43 via wane.com
  
  Severe storms are moving across the region tonight. Tracking today's severe weather potentialA Tornado Watch has been issued until as late as 11 PM for the entire area.Severe weather, including the risk of tornadoes, is possible until as late as 11 PM.
  We already experienced some rain/storms this morning into early this afternoon. The atmosphere has become more unstable, though, thanks to some afternoon sunshine and increasing temperatures. Highs ended up near 80° and there's a good amount o
  
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• Tuesday's severe weather over

  07-05-2024 23:39 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE: Our Tuesday night, May 7, severe storm threat has ended. It was, indeed, a damaging night of weather across the area.
  For the most up-to-date-outlook, click here to go to our WANE Video Forecast.Check out the photo gallery of storm damage and reports from across the area: LOOK: Storm damage across northeast Indiana, viewer photos and videos
  
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• Tracking Tuesday's severe storms

  07-05-2024 23:39 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE: Our Tuesday night, May 7, severe storm threat has ended. It was, indeed, a damaging night of weather across the area. With the storms clear of the area, the information contained in the original post below is now updated.
  For the most up-to-date-forecast, click here to go to our WANE Video Forecast.Check out the photo gallery of storm damage and reports from across the area: LOOK: Storm damage across northeast Indiana, viewer photos and videosSevere storms are moving across the region to
  
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• Convicted felon charged in shooting involving 'revolver-like gun'

  07-05-2024 22:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne man is facing four gun-related felony charges after allegedly shooting at least two people around 4:20 p.m. Monday.The Allen County Prosecutor's Office charged 42-year-old Amos L. Manning with two counts of battery with a deadly weapon, one count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a handgun. All charges are Level 5 felonies.A witness told officers in court documents Manning reportedly fired a "revolver-like gun" into the
  
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• Indiana students share why they're taking a 'gap year'

  07-05-2024 22:25 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) - Many of this year's high school graduates already know what lies ahead after they have their diploma in hand. Some will go straight to college, others will go into the workforce. There is a growing number of students who are taking a year off or a gap year.A gap year has been seen in the past as unconventional, but it is now being considered a time for personal growth and exploration. IU South Bend launched a brand-new program to help guide recent high school graduates
  
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• Cool down this summer with Rita's Ice in southwest Fort Wayne

  07-05-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A refreshing new business brings Italian ice, frozen custard and gelato all to one spot in southwest Fort Wayne.Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opens Wednesday at 6312 Covington Road. While the grand opening is set for June 14, the sweet shop is opening its doors more than a month ahead of time so fans of the chain don't have to wait any longer to enjoy this location close to home.
  Rita's Ice on Covington RoadRita's Ice in southwest Fort Wayne
  "This has be
  
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• Clock ticking: Monday deadline for plea deal in state trooper's killing

  07-05-2024 21:50 via wane.com
  
  In this video from March 2023, Terry Sands walks to court.DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Marion man accused of killing an Indiana State trooper by hitting him with a Jeep on Interstate 69 in DeKalb County last year has until Monday to accept a plea deal.That's according to the DeKalb Superior Court judge presiding over the case involving 43-year-old Terry Dewaine Sands II, who is charged with murder and several other felonies in the death of Master Trooper James Bailey.Sands appeared in court Tu
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Tuesday, May 7

  07-05-2024 21:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Tuesday, May 7.
  
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• Allen County Public Library to temporarily close Shawnee branch

  07-05-2024 21:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Allen County Public Library's (ACPL) Shawnee branch will be temporarily closed for a few days as the library works to install a new HVAC system for the building.According to the ACPL, the closure will start Wednesday, and the library will reopen Saturday, May 11. Allen County Public Library adds StoryScape learning space to Pontiac branchDuring the closure, visitors will not be able to access the building and the parking lot.The ACPL recommended going to nearby bra
  
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• Severe storms produce risk of tornadoes today

  07-05-2024 20:40 via wane.com
  
  Showers are likely with severe storms especially late this afternoon and early evening with the threat of damaging winds and large hail and some tornadoes are also possible. As a result, a Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 pm for areas west of Fort Wayne.Severe weather, including the risk of tornadoes, is possible until as late as 9 pm. Tracking severe weather TodayThe big question mark is just how much we'll warm up between rounds of thunderstorms. The more we warm, the more unstable the atmos
  
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• Missing 7-year-old and 10-year-old found safe

  07-05-2024 20:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Two boys who went missing Tuesday morning northeast of downtown have been found.In a public safety alert Tuesday afternoon, FWPD said officers were searching for a 10-year-old wearing a red shirt, grey pants and red shoes, and a 7-year-old wearing a grey shirt, grey pants and red shoes or Crocs. Both boys were last seen near Lakeside Park around 10 a.m.Shortly before 3 p.m., dispatchers confirmed the children had been found safe. Details have not been released.FWPD sent
  
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• FWPD searching for missing 7-year-old and 10-year-old

  07-05-2024 20:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Police are looking for two missing boys who were last seen Tuesday morning northeast of downtown.Police are searching for a 10-year-old wearing a red shirt, grey pants and red shoes, and a 7-year-old wearing a grey shirt, grey pants and red shoes or Crocs, FWPD announced in a public safety alert. Both boys were last seen near Lakeside Park around 10 a.m.Anyone with information on where the boys may be should contact FWPD at 260-427-1222.
  
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• Woman killed in crash on US 33 identified as 85-year-old

  07-05-2024 19:57 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The woman who died Saturday in a crash on U.S. 33 has been identified as an 85-year-old.The Allen County Coroner identified the woman Tuesday as Mary E. Cox from Fort Wayne.The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. on U.S. 33 near Felger Road in northwest Allen County.Cox was pronounced dead at the hospital that morning.The coroner determined her death was caused by a blunt force injury from the crash, and it was ruled an accident.The crash is still under investigation.
  
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• Severe storms are likely this afternoon/evening

  07-05-2024 19:41 via wane.com
  
  Showers are likely with severe storms especially late this afternoon and early evening with the threat of damaging winds and large hail and some tornadoes are also possible.There is an enhanced risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe weather today Tracking severe weather TodayThe big question mark is if we'll see sunshine between rounds of thunderstorms creating instability and the set-up for severe weather late this afternoon. The second round of storms will begin after 3 pm.Higher dew points will br
  
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• Severe storms likely this afternoon/evening

  07-05-2024 19:30 via wane.com
  
  Showers are likely with severe storms are possible especially late this afternoon and early evening with the threat of damaging winds and large hail.
  There is an enhanced risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe weather today Tracking severe weather TodayThe big question mark is if we'll see sunshine between rounds of thunderstorms creating instability and the set-up for severe weather late this afternoon. The second round of storms will begin after 3 pm.Higher dew points will bring in more low-level m
  
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• Boy Scouts of America changing its name to be more inclusive

  07-05-2024 18:20 via wane.com
  
  IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.The organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after decades of turmoil, from finally allowing gay youth to welcoming girls throughout its ranks. With an eye on increasing flagging
  
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