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• Why don't evergreens change color and drop their leaves every fall?

  22-10-2022 23:02 via wane.com
  
  (The Conversation) - It’s autumn in the Northern Hemisphere – otherwise known as leaf-peeping season. Now is when people head outside to soak up the annual display of orange, red and yellow foliage painted across the landscape.But mixed among those bright, colorful patches are some trees that stay steadfastly green. Why do evergreen conifers sit out this blazing seasonal spectacle?Like so many other challenges, the problem of winter can be solved by trees in more than one way.As temp
  
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• 9 kids now have access to mobility with ride-on cars through Fort Wayne program

  22-10-2022 22:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Nine children now have an innovative way to navigate mobility challenges through a program in Fort Wayne.The Fort Wayne chapter of "Go Baby Go!" is made up of occupational and physical therapists, engineers, students, and volunteers who work to provide kids with various abilities access to mobility and independence through modified ride-on toy cars, according to the website.
  The program presented families with the cars Saturday at Turnstone's Plassman Athletic Center. N
  
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• Police charge 17 year-old with murder after finding mom's body in trunk of car

  22-10-2022 21:58 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A teenager from Texas has been charged with murder after troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol discovered a dead body in the trunk of the car he was driving last week.Tyler Roenz, 17, was also charged with tampering with evidence “in the death and disappearance of his mother, 49 year-old Michelle Roenz,” tweeted Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas on Friday. Arkansas police chase ends with motorcyclist engulfed in fireballNPS t
  
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• WATCH: Candy falls from the sky in helicopter drop

  22-10-2022 21:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Trick-or-treaters didn't have to knock on doors for candy Saturday-- instead, it fell straight from the sky.Ahead of Halloween, a helicopter flew over an empty field for the "Heli-ween Candy Drop", with families waiting a safe distance away to collect the goodies.The unique trick-or-treating experience was held at Uncle Matt's BBQ Shack.
  
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• ISP: Inmate found dead at Huntington County Jail

  22-10-2022 20:31 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) - State police are investigating after an inmate was found dead early Saturday morning at the Huntington County Jail, according to a release from ISP.The initial investigation found that, around 3 a.m., another inmate alerted jail staff of a possible medical emergency in one of the cellblocks.According to the release, jail staff found 42-year-old Nicholas Parks, an inmate from Bunker Hill, unresponsive. The release said staff tried to resuscitate Parks until emergency cre
  
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• The FAA wants your opinion on the size of airplane seats, but the deadline is fast approaching

  22-10-2022 19:02 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Airline passengers appear to be unsatisfied with the ever-shrinking size of their airline seats, according to thousands of travelers who are voicing their concerns with the Federal Aviation Administration.The FAA began taking public comments on the possibility of a minimum standard size for commercial airline seating in August, in response to a Congressional mandate to further examine passenger comfort and safety in the event of an evacuation. As of Oct. 19, more than 13,000 re
  
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• State police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Indiana highway

  22-10-2022 18:47 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that closed part of State Road 25 for four hours Friday night, according to a release.ISP said in the release that dispatch got multiple reports of a serious motorcycle crash around 5 p.m. Officers with the Delphi Police Department and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene on SR 25. Crews respond to fire on Fort Wayne’s west sideThe initial investigation found that a 2011 Harl
  
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• Volunteers give back with green initiative in Allen County

  22-10-2022 16:31 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Locals can give back to nature Saturday in an annual effort to help trees grow and flourish in parks and trails throughout the area.Volunteers can do their part to help the environment with the Great Tree Canopy Comeback, an event that centers on forest regeneration near the Rivergreenway and other trails around Fort Wayne and New Haven. Leo celebrates fall season with first annual marketOrganizers said the goal is to maintain young trees by adding mulch and removing
  
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• Leo celebrates fall season with first annual market

  22-10-2022 15:34 via wane.com
  
  LEO-CEDARVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - The community is invited to enjoy a day filled with shopping, treats and fall-themed activities on Saturday at a town in northeast Allen County.Head to Leo-Cedarville for the town's first annual Autumn Market on Main. Take a walk in Foster Park for breast cancer awarenessShop boutiques along Main Street as well as many vendors with seasonal décor and many other handmade items from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will also be food and drinks for sale.Along with shoppi
  
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• Florida girl steals $10K from grandparents, passes it out to classmates

  22-10-2022 15:28 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 14-year-old student at a middle school in Florida is reportedly facing a grand theft charge after officials say she stole over $10,000 from her grandparents and handed it out to fellow classmates.The girl, a student at Lake Weir Middle School in Summerfield, had handed out hundreds of dollars — each — to some of her fellow students on Thursday, according to an arrest report.Deputies with Marion County responded to the school the same day. School officials
  
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• VIDEO: New Hampshire building engulfed in flames after fatal plane crash

  22-10-2022 15:19 via wane.com
  
  (Reuters) - A small plane crashed into a multi-family building in Keene, New Hampshire on Friday evening, killing one person and engulfing the structure in flames.According to ABC, one person died in the crash, which occurred on Lower Main Street.The building is located about 3,000 feet from the end of the runway at Keene Dilant-Hopkins Airport.According to ABC, quoting Keene city officials, no one in the building was injured. Man gets 8-year prison term for shooting 2 Indiana judgesAn investiga
  
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• Take a walk in Foster Park for breast cancer awareness

  22-10-2022 13:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Anyone can support awareness efforts for breast cancer at an active event Saturday morning.Supporters with any range of mobility can be part of "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer", a noncompetitive walk in Foster Park."Making Strides has always been more than just a walk, it's a movement," organizers said. Students shave principal’s head, tape teacher to a wall to celebrate fundraiserPresented by the American Cancer Society, the event is free and it runs from 1
  
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• Crews respond to fire on Fort Wayne's west side

  22-10-2022 10:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a fire around 3:40 a.m. They were called out to the 1900 block of Bequette Street.A landlord of the property told WANE 15 that the fire was in one of their duplexes and everyone got out safe.FWFD is expected to release more details. Check back for when those become available.
  
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• 10/21 Highlight Zone - Sectional Openers

  22-10-2022 05:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Sectional play kicked off on Friday and Columbia City and Wayne provided fans with an instant classic as the Eagles scored in the final minute to edge the Generals 41-36 in a thrilling "Game of the Week" to headline the Highlight Zone!
  
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• Students shave principal's head, tape teacher to a wall to celebrate fundraiser

  22-10-2022 04:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Students at Most Precious Blood Catholic School wrapped up a fundraiser to raise money for new recess equipment Friday.The reward? Students were allowed to tape a teacher to the wall and shave the principal's head.The students raised over $6,000 through Money Wars, a fundraiser where each grade worked as their own group to raise money. Behold! The behemoth ‘Fatman’ pizza of The Pickle in MarkleOn top of that, the student who raised the most individual
  
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• OSHP: Defiance Co. crash leaves 1 with serious injuries

  22-10-2022 02:50 via wane.com
  
  DEFIANCE COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) — One person suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Defiance County Friday morning.The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) say the crash happened at approximately 10:20 a.m. on state Route 15.Lorin Shonk was driving southeast on state Route 15 behind Guy LaFontaine when Shonk attempted to pass LaFontaine, according to the OSHP. Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per doseThe OSHP says when Shonk attempted to pass the other vehicle, Shon
  
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• Mayor Henry responds to questions posed by Councilman Jason Arp

  22-10-2022 01:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry released his responses to the questions asked by Fort Wayne City Council President Jason Arp regarding Henry's crash and subsequent OWI arrest.The release said the following in regard to any future inquiries into the situation."We assume that the scope of any future inquiries regarding this matter will continue to be limited to information necessary for Council to exercise its fiscal responsibilities."Henry-Accident-ResponseDownloadMayor
  
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