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• 1 in critical condition following crash

  12-05-2024 07:08 via wane.com
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - On Saturday at approximately 5:59 p.m. the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to a crash in the area of State Road 101 at Lincoln Highway East.When officers arrived, they found two cars involved in the crash. Police say three people appeared to be injured. Police say the crash likely happened when a passenger car southbound on SR 101 was hit by a pickup truck that failed to yield at a stop sign.Police say the driver of the passenger car was transported to a l
  
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• Morning headlines Thursday, May 23

  23-05-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, May 23.
  
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• Microplastics 'pervasive' in human testicles: New study

  23-05-2024 14:09 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A new study has found a “pervasive” presence of microplastics in human and dog testicles.The research, published last week in the Toxicological Sciences journal, found that out of all 47 canine and 23 human testes that were examined, all had a presence of microplastics.The findings suggest that there are potential consequences for male fertility.Microplastic fragments have yet to be studied extensively, but researchers have found they are in many body parts.Dr. John Yu,
  
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• Remember last year's Memorial Day travel jams? Chances are they will be much worse this year

  23-05-2024 12:43 via wane.com
  
  You didn’t think summer travel would be easy, did you?Highways and airports are likely to be jammed the next few days as Americans head out for Memorial Day weekend getaways and then return home.AAA predicts this will be the busiest start-of-summer weekend in nearly 20 years, with 43.8 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday. The Transportation Security Administration says up to 3 million might pass through airport checkpoints on Friday alo
  
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• Where is America's best pizza? Lawmakers slice into an old debate

  23-05-2024 12:29 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - One of the country’s most contentious debates made its way up to Capitol Hill on Wednesday: What’s the pizza capital of the U.S.?The answer depends on who you ask.Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D) stirred up the conversation when she held an event on the House steps to declare New Haven, Conn., the best spot for a slice. The Congresswoman handed out boxes of the famed Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria, a pride and joy of New Haven since 1925, before delivering remarks on the H
  
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• Sunny & comfortable today changes coming for the holiday weekend

  23-05-2024 09:44 via wane.com
  
  It will still be warm but without the higher humidity and nearly calm winds, it will be the ideal day to get outside and enjoy. Showers and storms will develop Friday night with scattered storms through the holiday weekend.Sunshine through the morning with temperature in the middle to the upper 70s by noon.We'll see plenty of sunshine, calm winds, and low humidity this afternoon with a high in the lower 80s.Afternoon temperatures will be in the lower 80s this afternoonIt will be another mild nig
  
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• Missing student behind weeks-old threat prompts closure of Manchester Community Schools

  23-05-2024 05:04 via wane.com
  
  WABASH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Manchester Community Schools is moving to an asynchronous learning day for its last day of school Thursday following the disappearance of a student who made threats weeks ago.According to a statement from Manchester Community Schools Superintendent Tony Cassel, a student made threats several weeks ago to harm students at Manchester Jr-Sr High School on the last day of the school year.Manchester Community Schools posted a statement on its website and social media pag
  
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• Fort Wayne restaurant lowering prices ahead of summer

  23-05-2024 03:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — BakerStreet Steak House announced Tuesday on their Facebook page that due to the rising costs of inflation, they will be offering some relief to their customers by rolling out a new menu with reduced prices.Inflation has been a big issue for many restaurants across the country, and according to an article published by the National Restaurant Association, menu prices rose 4.1% during the last 12 months."The prices have been higher for us just like they're higher fo
  
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• EACS surprises Heritage High School student with scholarship

  23-05-2024 03:11 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One Heritage High School student received a little help for paying for college after receiving a surprise scholarship from East Allen County Schools (EACS) on Wednesday.EACS Superintendent presented a $500 scholarship to Heritage senior Jerion Hopkins that can be used toward any college or trade school.Hopkins said he was completely surprised to receive the scholarship and said it reaffirmed his decision to continue his education."I was actually just with my principa
  
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• FWCS Early Childhood Learning Center Legacy application moves to City Council

  23-05-2024 02:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Legacy Joint Funding Committee voted to recommend the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) Early Childhood Learning Center application to Fort Wayne City Council for funding Wednesday during their semi-annual meeting.
  FWCS received a grant two years ago from the Indiana University Health Foundation for the Early Childhood Center.
  The building will be a new childcare and early learning center for FWCS that will aim to support young parents in high school and serve as
  
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• FWPD increasing presence in Promenade Park again due to kids using gel guns

  23-05-2024 01:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne police responded to Promenade Park Saturday evening after receiving multiple calls about a group of kids creating problems by shooting airsoft, paintball and gel guns.This isn't the first time the FWPD has stepped up patrols in the park because of this issue. They dealt with the same problem this time last year.According to FWPD Detective Marc Deshaies, this behavior isn't just a nuisance: it's illegal."We have to enforce the park closing hours," Deshai
  
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• Movies, munchies and more at the GQT Huntington Twin Drive-In

  22-05-2024 23:09 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) — As one of the few active Drive-Ins in northeast Indiana, the GQT Huntington Twin Drive-In aims to be a social hub this summer season.The double-screen drive-in opened in May of 1950 near Highway 24. In 74 years, it has faced windstorm screen damage, fire damage, and a pandemic. Mary McCormack spoke with WANE 15 on what's to be expected this season. McCormack has been the general manager of both the GQT Huntington 7 Theater and the GQT Huntington Twin Drive-In
  
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• Staying warm with low humidity

  22-05-2024 22:59 via wane.com
  
  It will be a quiet evening with winds diminishing and clouds decreasing through the night. Evening temps start in the 80s and fall gradually through the 70s. Overnight, temperatures will cool all the way down to the middle 50s.Tomorrow will be comfortable and quiet with sunshine, lower humidity, and pleasant late May conditions. Highs will be in the low 80s.Showers will be possible by Friday evening and will linger through the morning on SaturdayAnother fast-moving front will move into our area
  
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• Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows

  22-05-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows.The patient had mild eye symptoms and has recovered, U.S. and Michigan health officials said in announcing the case Wednesday. The worker had been in contact with cows presumed to be infected, and the risk to the public remains low, officials said.A nasal swab from the person tested negative for the virus, but an eye swab tested positive, &ld
  
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• Saying goodbye to SACS: Park Ginder set to leave role as superintendent of Southwest Allen County Schools

  22-05-2024 22:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One week from Wednesday will be the final day of school for Southwest Allen County School.That means it will be the final day of school for Dr. Park Ginder, as he's set to move on from his role as superintendent at the end of June.Ginder sat down with WANE 15 to talk about moving to another endeavor.He said it's the first time he wont be in school since he went to Kindergarten in 1969. He went from a student straight into being an educator, an administrator, and finish
  
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• Gov. Holcomb: All 92 counties opt in for 2025 Health First Indiana funding

  22-05-2024 22:10 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- The office of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced on Wednesday that all of the state's counties opted in for Health First Indiana funding in 2025.
  According to a news release from Holcomb's office, $150 million in funding will be distributed among the 92 counties in January 2025. This comes after 86 counties participated in 2024, the first year of the legislation. The counties that are new to the program include:Crawford CountyFountain CountyHarrison CountyJohnson CountyWells Cou
  
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• In the Archives: Steuben County Memorial Day economic impact

  22-05-2024 22:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — "I always am surprised," said Steuben County Tourism Bureau Executive Director June Julian.She was reacting to last year's economic impact of Memorial Day Weekend that brought nearly $25 million of added value to the county."It's a big weekend for us. It's the kickoff to summer," Julian said.The $24,249,898 of local impact was created by 277,600 visitors, a number that county businesses and parks are gearing up to handle."I saw the state park manager thi
  
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• City water safe to drink despite 'organic' conditions in Fort Wayne

  22-05-2024 21:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - If you've noticed a difference in taste when drinking water from the faucet, you're not alone.Fort Wayne City Utilities said Wednesday the water is still safe for residents to drink, despite a slight difference that may be apparent in the taste or smell.Chemists at the Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant monitor and test the water multiple times a day. Staff modified the treatment process to address the impact of the changes on the St. Joseph River, according
  
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• ‘A goodbye letter’: Inside an NYC woman's search for her late best friend's note

  22-05-2024 21:12 via wane.com
  
  CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN (WPIX) – In November, Zettie Shapey’s best friend Caroline Meister sent her a letter from California. And it was a really good one, Meister promised over the phone; it was really long and she’d put cool things in the envelope.“We hadn’t written letters to each other in a while, so I was really excited,” Shapey told Nexstar's WPIX.But the letter never made it to Shapey’s place in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Crown Heights. Fou
  
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• Ohio lawmakers to consider bill to ban 'mass casualty weapons'

  22-05-2024 20:28 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WBNS) - A state representative in Ohio testified on Tuesday in the state's first committee hearing for his bill to ban mass casualty weapons. House Bill 433 defines mass casualty weapons as any semiautomatic firearm designed or specially adapted to fire more than 31 cartridges without reloading."The inception of the idea of this bill comes from a tragic event that is personal to me and those in my district," said Rep. Willis Blackshear, Jr. (D), who authored the bill.Rep. Blacksh
  
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• Downtown Live! set to return to PNC Plaza

  22-05-2024 18:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Downtown Fort Wayne announced it is bringing back Downtown Live! to kickstart the start of summer. The first free entertainment night is set for Friday, May 31.This is the 4th year for Downtown Live! which features local performers every Friday evening in the summer. The event runs from 6 - 8 p.m. at the PNC Plaza.This year's events will be on May 31 through August 9, except July 5. Downtown Fort Wayne to bring back summer concert series for third year“We are exci
  
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• Afternoon headlines Wednesday, May 22

  22-05-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Wednesday, May 22.
  
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• Indianapolis is booked this Memorial Day weekend

  22-05-2024 17:47 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — Memorial Day Weekend is typically a busy weekend for Indianapolis. However, "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" is not the only event happening this weekend.
  According to Forbes, last year's Indy 500 drew over 330,000 spectators. In 2023, the Indianapolis International Airport expected more than 80,000 travelers to fly in and out of Memorial Day weekend.
  Tour groups from all over the world travel to watch the Indy 500. Downtown hotels have groups from New Ze
  
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• Mariachis attack flame-swallower as Mexico's disputes between street performers reaches new high

  22-05-2024 17:43 via wane.com
  
  MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s often violent disputes between street performers reached a new level this week when a group of guitar-toting mariachis attacked a flame-swallower.What happened next was, perhaps, predictable.According to security camera footage obtained by The Associated Press, the mariachis in their white jackets at first seemed to be winning, punching the flame-swallower to the ground and kicking him on the sidewalk in front of a taco restaurant named Hell.The video
  
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• DORA at Electric Works starts Saturday

  22-05-2024 17:13 via wane.com
  
  Video from early May explains the vision for Electric Works' DORA footprintFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Starting Saturday, visitors can wander a section of the Electric Works campus with an alcoholic beverage in hand.Electric Works announced Wednesday its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area would go into effect this coming weekend.Participating vendors include:
  Chapman’s Brewing CompanyThe Charlie HorseKekionga Craft CompanyLocal Apple CartThe Kitchen & Co.
  Any other businesses wanting to
  
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• Sweetwater is the place to be for National buy a musical instrument day

  22-05-2024 15:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Today is National buy a musical instrument day, and whether you're a beginner or an expert for playing a instrument, Sweetwater has everything you're looking for and more.Everyone loves to listen to music, but if you've always wanted to get into buying or playing a instrument, today is the perfect day. Sweetwater has plenty of instruments to choose from, including acoustic and electric guitars, drums, band and orchestra instruments, and more.
  "Learning to play an
  
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• Indiana man found days after crashing truck slowly recovering

  22-05-2024 15:52 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WBBM) - For 27-year-old Matt Reum, life isn't very spicy these days. And he's definitely not trying to stir the pot, not after the year he's had.Matt was rescued from his truck days after swerving off the highway. He rolled across a creek and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage just before Christmas. In total, he was trapped for 6 days."My steering wheel, which you know, is normally right here, had been pushing in towards me and then down, pinning my leg like right he
  
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• Morning headlines Wednesday, May 22

  22-05-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, May 22.
  
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• Suspect charged with attempted murder in shooting of man and child on city's south side

  22-05-2024 14:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A suspect faces several charges including attempted murder in connection to a Wednesday morning shooting that injured a man and a child, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department.Na Sit, 42, faces a slew of felony charges including attempted murder, domestic battery with a deadly weapon, domestic battery in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, intimidation by threats, pointing a loaded firearm, battery with a deadly weapon, and criminal recklessness shoot
  
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• Man, child shot on city's south side; suspect in custody

  22-05-2024 14:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning in connection to a shooting that injured a man and a child, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department.FWPD began investigating on the city's south side just before 7:15 a.m. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Chartwell Drive on reports of a shooting. That's in the Autumn Woods apartment complex off South Anthony Boulevard.Several police officers and first responders were at the scene.According to Sgt. Jeremy
  
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