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• Photo obtained of Richard Allen, arrested in connection with Delphi murders of Abby Williams and Libby German

  29-10-2022 23:29 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. – We now have a face to go with the name.FOX59 has obtained a photo of Richard Allen, the 50-year-old man arrested in connection with the Delphi murder case. A government source confirmed the image is a state-issued photo of him.Richard AllenAllen was booked into the Carroll County Jail Friday in connection with the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi. Man booked into Carroll County Jail in connection with Delphi murdersAdditional information about his arr
  
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• Former IU basketball star James Blackmon Jr. hosts basketball camp in Fort Wayne

  29-10-2022 20:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Former Bishop Luers High School and Indiana University basketball star James Blackmon Jr. returned to Fort Wayne Saturday to host a youth basketball camp at OPS Dupont.The camp consisted of two sessions, with one session being for children in 1st grade through 4th grade, and the other session being for children in 5th grade through 8th grade.Every participant received a camp t-shirt, a poster autographed by Blackmon, a picture with Blackmon, and pizza after the se
  
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• The Salvation Army organizes annual Trunk or Treat fundraiser

  29-10-2022 20:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Salvation Army held its annual Trunk or Treat fundraiser in Fort Wayne Saturday afternoon.The event set up shop at 2901 N. Clinton St. from noon to 2:00 p.m. as some families set up their cars as booths to offer candy for those in attendance.For the entrance fee, people had the choice of paying $5 or bringing one brand new toy per person. How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?All the money and toys raised through the event will go to serve hundreds o
  
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• Death sentence sought for man accused of killing Richmond officer

  29-10-2022 19:47 via wane.com
  
  RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — A prosecutor wants the death penalty for a man charged with killing an Indiana police officer.Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman made the request Friday in the case of Phillip Matthew Lee, 47, of Richmond, who's now charged with murder in the death of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton. ‘Until we meet again, my love’: Family, friends deliver emotional remembrances of Officer Seara BurtonBurton, 28, died Sept. 18 from her gunshot wo
  
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• Indiana man dead after car hits tree, catches on fire

  29-10-2022 19:12 via wane.com
  
  HANCOCK CO., Ind – A Knightstown man is dead after officials say he crashed through a fence, hit a large tree, which caused his vehicle to catch on fire.Saturday morning around 2:00 am, the Hancock County Sheriff's Department and Greenfield Police Department were called to the area of Hancock County Road 400 East and US 40, just east of Greenfield.When law enforcement arrived, they found a car that had crashed into a tree and was on fire.Woman sentenced in crash that killed husbandThe firs
  
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• How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?

  29-10-2022 17:02 via wane.com
  
  (The Conversation) - From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy plays a big role in American culture, with consumption surging around Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Easter and Christmas.Sugar, whether it’s derived from sugar cane, sugar beets or corn, is a primary ingredient in all candies, partly because it can be masterfully crafted to all sorts of different sizes, shapes and textures. Whether you are nibbling on rock candy, chewing on taffy, munching on
  
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• I&M survey shows cold weather turns up the 'heat' in Indiana, Michigan households

  29-10-2022 16:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With temperatures dropping and winter quickly approaching, families will soon have to worry about monitoring their thermostat to ensure their house stays comfortably warm.However, a recent Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) survey showed that the ideal temperature for a home can lead to objecting viewpoints among many households.I&M surveyed over 8,000 customers for its 2nd annual "Thermostat Rumble" survey and found that many disagree on what temperature their
  
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• Meijer, Kroger invite customers to dispose of unused, expired medications

  29-10-2022 16:30 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — With Oct. 29 being National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Meijer Pharmacies and Kroger Health invited customers to dispose of unused and expired medication.Kroger and Meijer's events to raise awareness for unused and expired medications each started at 10:00 a.m. conclude at 2:00 p.m.Meijer also has kiosks at all 258 pharmacy locations where customers can drop off their unwanted medications during normal pharmacy hours.During Meijer's spring event, the retailer collected over 3
  
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• Meijer invites customers to dispose of unused, expired medications

  29-10-2022 16:30 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — With Oct. 29 being National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Meijer Pharmacies invited customers to dispose of unused and expired medication.To that end, Meijer has kiosks at all 258 pharmacy locations where customers can drop off their unwanted medications during normal pharmacy hours.Meijer's event to raise awareness for unused and expired medications began at 10:00 a.m. concludes at 2:00 p.m.During Meijer's spring event, the retailer collected over 30 tons of wanted prescriptio
  
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• Crash involving school buses on I-75 sends 8 to hospital

  29-10-2022 16:28 via wane.com
  
  WETHERINGTON, Ohio (AP) — A crash on an Ohio interstate involving three school buses transporting a high school football team sent eight people to local hospitals, but no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the crash on I-75 in West Chester Township shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday. Troopers said the crash happened when the Northwest Local Schools buses carrying Colerain High School players to a Friday night game in Mason reached traff
  
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• Crash involving school buses near Cincinnati sends 8 to hospital

  29-10-2022 16:28 via wane.com
  
  WETHERINGTON, Ohio (AP) — A crash on an Ohio interstate involving three school buses transporting a high school football team sent eight people to local hospitals, but no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the crash on I-75 in West Chester Township shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday. Troopers said the crash happened when the Northwest Local Schools buses carrying Colerain High School players to a Friday night game in Mason reached traff
  
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• Coliseum hosts Fort Wayne Fall RV Show

  29-10-2022 16:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — For those in the market for an RV, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is the place to be as the Coliseum kicked off Day 2 of the Fort Wayne Fall RV Sale Saturday morning.The event consists of a blowout sale, which David Marquart, show manager of the Fall RV Sale, says is due to companies having large numbers of stock after the pandemic caused demand in RVs to rise, as well as manufacturers catching up to supply chain issues."These dealers have all ordered stuf
  
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• Elf the Musical returns to Fort Wayne

  29-10-2022 15:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - When you're Buddy the Elf, it's never too early to celebrate Christmas. And the tale of Santa's biggest Elf is coming to life starting next weekend.Civic Theatre cast members stopped by WANE 15 to talk about the upcoming performances. See that in the interview above.Elf the Musical premieres next Saturday and will continue with shows through November 20. The performances are at the Arts United Center at 303 East Main Street. Ticket prices vary. Click here to learn more
  
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• 10/28 Highlight Zone - Sectional Semifinals

  29-10-2022 06:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - 5A no. 1 Snider topped 5A no. 10 Bishop Dwenger in the "Game of the Week," Carroll went on the road to beat perennial powerhouse Penn, while Norwell, Bishop Luers, Eastside, and Adams Central rolled on sectional semifinals night of The Highlight Zone!
  
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• Officials say most UFO accounts are just trash, foreign spying: report

  29-10-2022 00:06 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – Most reported UFO sightings are likely the result of foreign spying or airborne trash, governmental officials said, according to The New York Times.An intelligence report last year revealed that the U.S. government had encountered more than 140 unidentified aerial phenomena, commonly known as UFOs, since 2004 and could not confidently explain most of those incidents.The report led to a flurry of interest in UFOs and was followed by the first congressional h
  
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