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• Pro football hall-of-famer speaks at scholarship ball in Fort Wayne

  15-10-2022 23:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is speaking at a scholarship ball with the African-American Healthcare Alliance.It's the 25th year for the local organization's scholarship ball, and the guest speaker is none other than Walter Jones. The hall of fame cites Jones as the cornerstone of the Seattle Seahawks' offensive line for 12 seasons following the 1997 NFL draft.
  The scholarship ball is being held at the Memorial Coliseum.
  
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• Carroll Chargers host regional marching band competition

  15-10-2022 23:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - For the first time Saturday, Carroll High School hosted the regional marching band competition for the Indiana State School Music Association.The ISSMA Regionals included performances with bands from Fort Wayne high schools Carroll, Concordia, and Homestead, along with schools from around the state.Schedule of events:Open Class C11:00 AM Northwestern Tiger Pride11:15 AM Garrett Railroader Regiment11:30 AM Jimtown Marching Jimmies11:45 AM Norwell Marching Knights12:00 PM
  
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• PHOTOS: Pups compete in costume contest for fundraiser

  15-10-2022 22:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Pets transformed into pumpkins, wizards, and even hot dogs during a costume contest Saturday for an annual fundraiser.Howl-O-Walkoween supports the mission of Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control: to end animal cruelty and neglect through education. All the money raised at the event benefits that mission, the organization said.WANE 15's Emily Dwire hosted the event.The guest of honor this year was Daisy, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever who the organization says was saved
  
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• Zombies invade downtown Fort Wayne for 13th annual Fright Night

  15-10-2022 22:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - For a lucky- or unlucky- 13th year, Fright Night is back in Fort Wayne, and that means so are zombies.The annual Halloween event invites the public to come dressed in costume for the Zombie Walk. Starting at the plaza outside I&M Power Center, zombies will be lurking the streets of downtown. ARCH to host ‘haunted tours’ during this year’s Fright NightIt's a family-friendly event that brings crowds of all ages to the city each year. The walk starts
  
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• FWFD investigates fire at Waynedale home

  15-10-2022 21:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Fire crews are investigating the cause of a house fire that started Saturday at a home in Waynedale.Several fire trucks and a crew of paramedics were on the scene Saturday afternoon at a home on Westward Drive, on the city's southwest side.FWFD confirmed to WANE 15 no one was hurt in the incident.WANE 15 is at the scene to learn more.
  
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• FWFD: 4 pets, owner safe after fire in Waynedale home

  15-10-2022 21:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Fire crews put out the flames Saturday at a home in Waynedale.Several fire trucks and a crew of paramedics were on the scene Saturday afternoon at a two-story home on Westward Drive, on the city's southwest side.FWFD confirmed to WANE 15 no one was hurt in the incident.In a release later that night, the fire department said the flames started in the living room around 3 p.m. There was one person inside, and they made it out uninjured, along with 4 pets. ISP:
  
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• Honor loved ones through art with interactive mural in Fort Wayne

  15-10-2022 21:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A local healthcare group announced they are funding a mural that's the first of its kind in Fort Wayne.Cardinal Healthcare Solutions said they hired local artist America Carrillo to coordinate an interactive mural painting experience that's open to the public. The focus of the mural is to honor loved ones."Being part of the healthcare industry means we experience the loss of your loved ones with you," Cardinal Healthcare Solutions said. "Let's celebrate those who have s
  
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• Michigan man accused of setting trucks on fire in 8 states

  15-10-2022 19:03 via wane.com
  
  (KRQE) – A Michigan man has been accused of a cross-country arson spree that included more than two dozen semi-truck fires in at least eight states, the Department of Justice announced.Viorel Pricop, 64, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with one count of arson of property in interstate commerce.
  Federal investigators believe that Pricop, a truck driver from Allen Park, Michigan, may have been retaliating against his former employer, Swift Transportation, when allegedly setting the blaze
  
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• Sam's Club membership fees are about to go up: Here's what to know

  15-10-2022 19:01 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Like a handful of other subscription-based services, Sam's Club is raising its membership fee, marking the first time in nearly a decade that the wholesale retailer has increased its fee.In a letter addressed to members that was shared with Nexstar in August, Sam’s Club President and CEO Kathryn McLay said the fees for Club members and Plus members will rise on Monday, October 17. The announcement came just weeks after Sam’s Club reduced its Club membership fee
  
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• How to get the morning-after pill or abortion medication

  15-10-2022 18:02 via wane.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Would you be able to quickly obtain an emergency contraception pill or abortion pill if the need arose? In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down Roe v. Wade, millions of health care consumers have pivoted to this question.Much depends upon your access to reproductive care, from your health to your prospects in life. “People need tools to help them achieve reproductive autonomy,” says Ushma Upadhyay, associate professor in the Department of O
  
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• Friday night rain reduces the weekend fire danger

  15-10-2022 16:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Red Flag Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, that extended through Friday evening is no longer in effect.
  After a wave of rain moved through Friday night, the fire danger is lower this weekend, but you should continue to carefully monitor any fires you start.Wind gusts on Saturday will still be as high as 25 mph and gusts on Sunday could be up to around the 30 mph mark.
  Any leaves that fall will be fuel for fires to start over the weekend, but the hope
  
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• State health officials announce first flu-related death of the season

  15-10-2022 14:24 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) — Indiana health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza after confirming on Friday the first flu-related death of the season.
  Every year, hundreds of Hoosiers get sick with the flu, and some cases are fatal. In the 2021-22 flu season, 82 Indiana residents died of the illness, according to a release from the state health department.No additional information about this season's first fatal case will be released due to privacy laws, hea
  
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• ISP: Impaired teen hits patrol car, police find Smirnoff in her Jeep

  15-10-2022 13:22 via wane.com
  
  VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - An allegedly impaired driver was arrested Friday after crashing her Jeep into a trooper's patrol car and causing a three-car crash, according to a release from Indiana State Police.The release said around 6:35 p.m., a state trooper had stopped the driver of a 2009 Nissan Altima near 9920 N Green River Road in Evansville when his patrol car was hit from behind, pushing it into the Nissan as a result.The patrol car had been hit by 18-year-old Kathryn Haase of Mt.
  
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• ISP: Impaired driver hits patrol car, causing 3-car crash

  15-10-2022 13:22 via wane.com
  
  VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - An allegedly impaired driver was arrested Friday after crashing her Jeep into a trooper's patrol car and causing a three-car crash, according to a release from Indiana State Police.The release said around 6:35 p.m., a state trooper had stopped the driver of a 2009 Nissan Altima near 9920 N Green River Road in Evansville when his patrol car was hit from behind, pushing it into the Nissan as a result.The patrol car had been hit by 18-year-old Kathryn Haase of Mt.
  
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• Parents sue Indiana city over fatal police pursuit crash

  15-10-2022 12:38 via wane.com
  
  MISHAWAKA, Ind. (AP) — The parents of a northern Indiana teenager who died along with her boyfriend when a vehicle being chased by police crashed into their car in 2020 is suing the city of Mishawaka.The lawsuit filed by Elizabeth Johnson-Neher’s parents alleges that the December 2020 police pursuit was dangerous from the onset and that Mishawaka police officers were not properly trained in reasonable procedures governing such pursuits, the South Bend Tribune reported.Johnson-Neher w
  
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• 10/14 Highlight Zone - Week Nine

  15-10-2022 05:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Columbia City edged Norwell 25-24 in the Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" to claim the NE8 title, Carroll beat Wayne to finish 9-0 in the SAC, Adams Central topped Woodlan to end the regular season undefeated, Eastside topped Angola in a match-up of the NECC divisional champs, while Southwood shocked Tippecanoe Valley to force a 3-way tie for the TRC crown!
  
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• Police: 5 sent to hospital in crash in southeast Fort Wayne

  15-10-2022 05:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Police responded to a crash in southeast Fort Wayne that sent five people to the hospital and left one person with life-threatening injuries.Officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Hessen Cassel Road at approximately 7:27 p.m. on a report of a vehicle collision.After police arrived, they located two white sedans with heavy front end damage. Police investigate rollover crash at intersection of Covington, Getz roadsPolice say witnesses on scene said the crash happene
  
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• Police investigate rollover crash at intersection of Covington, Getz roads

  15-10-2022 03:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Police are currently investigating a Fort Wayne crash that left a vehicle on its side.A car was seen on its side nearly in the middle of the intersection of Covington and Getz roads.
  Multiple officers, a firefighter and an ambulance were at the scene. Dozens evacuate Fort Wayne apartment complex during overnight fireIt is unclear if the vehicle was the only one involved in the incident.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as the situation unfol
  
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• Fire danger lower with lighter winds, but windy weekend coming

  15-10-2022 03:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Red Flag Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, that extended through Friday evening is no longer in effect.Our strongest winds have decreased in speed and the fire danger is not as high as it was earlier today.When doing outdoor burning on this Friday night, or over the weekend, you should continue to carefully monitor any fires you start.Southwest winds are forecasted to blow in at sustained speeds up to 15 mph with occasional gusts to 25 mph on both Sat
  
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• TinCaps field 56 former players in MLB this year, 16 in postseason

  15-10-2022 02:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — From two-time All-Star Trea Turner to 2021 World Series champion Max Fried, former Fort Wayne TinCaps were well represented across Major League Baseball in 2022.The TinCaps announced Friday that there are currently 56 former TinCaps who appeared in the big leagues this year, including 16 whose team made the postseason.Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Corey Kluber, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Oliver Pérez and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Bush are the only active pl
  
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• Darlington Holiday Warehouse opens for holiday season

  15-10-2022 01:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Darlington Holiday Warehouse has officially opened up for the holiday season and is ready to begin its annual tradition of providing tons of gifts at discounted prices.Located at 615 W. Coliseum Blvd., the warehouse opened today at 10:00 a.m. and will be open until Christmas Eve.The store offers a broad selection of gifts and goods including:kids toysboard gamespuzzlesbags and gift wrapscandlesholiday foodshand towels and soapsbooksapparelaccessoriesThe store
  
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