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• Indianapolis, Fort Wayne antiviolence groups team up to seek solutions, patrol hot spots

  08-10-2022 21:19 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- The City of Indianapolis saw a violent start to the month of October, with 11 people killed in shootings in the first seven days of the month.As many seek solutions, groups like the Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition are putting boots on the ground as part of efforts to reduce and prevent crime, address the root causes of it, and work to stop the cycle of violence and they're seeing results.
  “When you see 11 people killed in seven days, that’s very troubling," said Rev.
  
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• Help Not Handcuffs Coalition holds rally at Allen County Courthouse, calls for jail reform

  08-10-2022 20:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Help Not Handcuffs Coalition held a rally at the Allen County Courthouse Saturday afternoon calling for jail reform and the abandonment of the proposed new jail site in southeast Fort Wayne.Dozens of people showed up outside of the courthouse for the event. Commissioner: Looking for new jail sites after 8 possible locations fell through, but maybe notIn addition to discarding the proposed jail site, the coalition wants Allen County Board of Commissioners to ad
  
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• Fort Wayne Fire Department holds memorial to honor fallen firefighters

  08-10-2022 19:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department held a memorial Saturday to honor firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty.Families and close friends of the fallen also attended the memorial to mourn and honor their friends and loved ones. Headed for Home: friend joins Mark Souder for one last baseball game"We hold this event so that we don't forget the brothers and sisters who gave their lives," said Philip Wyss, a trustee for the Fort Wayne Firefighters Local 124 un
  
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• Walk to End Alzheimer's event raises awareness, funds for research

  08-10-2022 16:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is currently underway at Parkview Field to raise awareness and funds for research on the neurological disorder.Before the walk, a ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. where participants honored those affected by Alzheimer's disease with flowers that indicate how the person has been affected by the disease based on the color. Headed for Home: friend joins Mark Souder for one last baseball gameBlue flowers show the partici
  
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• Brickworld captures creativity through LEGO at the Coliseum

  08-10-2022 16:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Brickworld Fort Wayne 2022, a LEGO fan expo, kicked off its weekend festivities Saturday morning at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.The show offers dozens of elaborate exhibits showcasing the vast possibilities with LEGO pieces. Headed for Home: friend joins Mark Souder for one last baseball gameEnthusiasts put their creations on display, ranging from LEGO contraptions akin to a Rube Goldberg machine to detailed scenery such as a man rowing a boat, in a 38,
  
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• Fright Night gets ready for 13th year

  08-10-2022 15:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - We're a week away from a zombie invasion in downtown Fort Wayne. Fright Night returns for its extra spooky 13th year.Rick Zolman with the Downtown Improvement District stopped by WANE 15 to share more about this year's event. You can learn more in the interview above.Fright Night is Saturday, October 15. Activities start at 9 a.m. and go all the way until midnight. The Zombie Walk begins at 5:30 p.m. at Zombie Central, located at the Indiana Michigan Power Center Plaza.
  
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• Meet the 2022 Torchbearer winner

  08-10-2022 15:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Every year, Indiana recognizes the contributions made by women in the state to their community, state, and nation through the Torchbearer awards. This year's winner comes from right here in our area.Torchbearer winner, Amy Hanna, stopped by the WANE 15 studios to discuss the honor. You can learn more about it in the interview above.The Torchbearer Awards are put on by the Indiana Council for Women. You can learn more about the organization by clicking here.
  
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• Police: 3 people shot outside Ohio high school football game

  08-10-2022 14:34 via wane.com
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio said three people were wounded in a shooting outside a high school football game Friday night.A high school student and two adults were wounded and transported to area hospitals after being shot outside the Whitmer High School stadium in West Toledo around 9:30 p.m., WTOL-TV reported.Police said the victims, who were note named, were expected to recover, WTOL reportedPolice said two people are in custody following the shooting during the game between Whit
  
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• 10/7 Highlight Zone - Week Eight

  08-10-2022 05:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - 5A no. 1 Snider topped 5A no. 8 Dwenger in the "Game of the Week," Carroll clinched the SAC title, Columbia City and Norwell both won to set up a huge showdown in the NE8, while Angola and Eastside clinched the NECC big & small division title, respectively to headline week eight of the Highlight Zone!
  
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• Colts cheerleaders visit the Carroll football game Friday night to honor Owen Scheele

  08-10-2022 04:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders visited the Carroll football game Friday night to honor Owen Scheele, who died suddenly this summer while battling leukemia.A booth was set up for the cheerleaders to raise money and awareness for cancer. Orange for Owen: Remembering Owen ScheeleThere was also a chance to win tickets to the Colts versus Jaguars game next Sunday, Oct. 16.
  
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• First freezing fall temps come Saturday morning

  08-10-2022 04:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The entire area is under some type of frost/freeze alert for early Saturday morning (Oct. 8), as low temperatures bottom out right around 32°.The coldest morning of fall yet brings frost/freeze alerts across the region.A Freeze Warning is in place for the entire area from 2 AM to 10 AM Saturday, with the exception of Kosciusko and Wabash Counties, where Frost Advisories will go into effect during the same timeframe. Temperatures will be slightly higher in those two
  
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• Headed for Home: friend joins Mark Souder for one last baseball game

  08-10-2022 03:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- For some of his 15 years representing northeast Indiana in Congress, Mark Souder's district included parts of Elkhart County.Which is how he met Vince Turner."When I was at Bashor Children's Home, he came and toured and wanted to see what we do and what the mission was," said Turner."I introduced him at chamber functions or community functions when it came to Elkhart County. And so we had that professional relationship."Turner's introduction in Elkhart would be similar
  
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• Indiana State Police warns drivers to prepare for fall seasonal hazards

  08-10-2022 00:13 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — The Indiana State Police warned Hoosier drivers Friday about potential fall seasonal hazards and the problems they can cause.The Institute of Highway Safety says autumn typically brings a sharp increase in the amount of car versus animal insurance claims, with most of the claims involving deer, and there are approximately 1.5 million deer collisions each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.ISP recommend drivers look for deer crossing signs so driv
  
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