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• 57 years for woman who drove through home, killed Montpelier man and 5-year-old great-grandson

  04-11-2022 22:20 via wane.com
  
  MONTPELIER, Ind. — A 46-year-old woman, who pleaded guilty to driving through a Montpelier home and fatally striking a 74-year-old man and his 5-year-old great-grandson, has been sentenced to 57 years in prison.
  Brandi Bare pleaded guilty in September to a slew of charges including multiple counts of causing death when operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, reckless homicide, and causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Johnson County child sex sting
  
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• INDOT adds livestream feeds to spots along I-69, I-469

  04-11-2022 21:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In addition to its existing traffic cameras, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) now offers livestream feeds that show video of traffic with minimal delay on major highways across Indiana.In the Fort Wayne area, INDOT offers over two dozen livestream feeds and traffic cameras along certain spots of Interstate 69 and Interstate 469 via INDOT's Trafficwise website.Although the cameras are not a new feature, the livestream feeds are new and were installe
  
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• Proposed subdivision in southwest Fort Wayne to have lots ranging from 4.3 to 8 acres

  04-11-2022 21:17 via wane.com
  
  A local developer is looking to rezone 38 acres into a six-lot housing subdivision near the intersection of West Hamilton and Aboite Center roads.Lots in Pleasant Run, located in the 13000 block of West Hamilton, will range from 4.3 acres to eight acres with woods behind the homes, according to a blueprint on the Allen County Plan Commission’s website.Todd Ramsey with RCI Developers will appear in front of the Allen County Plan Commission seeking approval to rezone the property from indust
  
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• Proposed subdivision in southwest Allen County to have lots ranging from 4.3 to 8 acres

  04-11-2022 21:17 via wane.com
  
  A local developer is looking to rezone 38 acres into a six-lot housing subdivision near the intersection of Hamilton and Aboite roads in southwest Allen County.Lots in Pleasant Run, located in the 13000 block of West Hamilton, will range from 4.3 acres to eight acres with woods behind the homes, according to a blueprint on the Allen County Plan Commission’s website.Todd Ramsey with RCI Developers will appear in front of the Allen County Plan Commission seeking approval to rezone the proper
  
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• Cockfighting ring rooted in Burmese culture: Court docs

  04-11-2022 21:06 via wane.com
  
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  WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Some nights, cars and trucks would line the road leading to the five-acre compound of barns and outbuildings waiting to pull inside.
  Events were advertised on Facebook, and most of those vehicles came from north of downtown Ossian and Fort Wayne, with the drivers paying several gatekeepers who usually sat at the entrance of a fence admission before entering.
  Once inside, those who arrived woul
  
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• Allen County commissioners view concept design of potential new jail

  04-11-2022 20:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Inmates will live in a 250-bed, 1-or-2 story pod with easier access to medical and dental treatment, the kitchen, and the heartbeat of a jail - the intake, release and processing center.That was part of a jail concept presented Friday at the Allen County Commissioner's weekly meeting by Cory Miller, president of Elevatus Architecture, the locally-based firm hired to design a new county jail here. Elevatus has had a hand in designing more than 80 jails nationwide, inclu
  
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• 11/4 Highlight Zone Prep Scoreboard

  04-11-2022 20:20 via wane.com
  
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  Lafayette Jeff -- Crown Point --5A
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  Mishawaka -- Concord --4A
  Leo 21 Columbia City 27
  Mississinewa -- Kokomo --3A
  Yorktown -- Norwell --
  Bishop Chatard -- Guerin Catholic --2A
  Bishop Luers -- Eastside --
  Eastbrook -- Bluffton --1A
  Adams Central -- Northfield --
  West Central 6 Carroll (Flora) 47OHSAA
  Division VII Regional Quarterfinals
  DelphosJefferson -- Antwerp --Indiana Girls Basketball
  GBB: DeKalb -- Lakeland --
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• 5 stolen vehicles found in Indiana river during training exercise

  04-11-2022 19:25 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WEHT) - Indiana Conservation Officers found five stolen vehicles while training.Indiana DNR says last week, while completing sonar training on the White River near Raymond Street, officers discovered what appeared to be multiple automobiles under the water. Officials say in all, five vehicles were located and marked for search and removal.Indiana DNR says Thursday, members of the Indiana Conservation Officers Dive Team were able to search and remove the vehicles from the rive
  
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• Almost time to set back the clocks: Here are the pros and cons

  04-11-2022 17:54 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans should remember to set their clocks back an hour before they go to bed Sunday as the nation prepares for the return to standard time.
  When the clocks "fall back," people gain an hour of sleep, but there are pros and cons to the annual time change.
  According to NewsNation meteorologist Gerard Jebaily, setting back the clocks is safer for school kids who now will have morning light as they head out during the week. It also is better for a natural sleep cycle and, con
  
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• Indiana Supreme Court files complaint against Wells County Prosecutor

  04-11-2022 17:29 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - A commission of Indiana's highest court is seeking to discipline Wells County Prosecutor Andrew Carnall over a traffic stop involving his son this past summer.
  The Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission filed a disciplinary complaint against Carnall on Thursday accusing him of professional misconduct. Wells County Prosecutor under investigation by state supreme court
  The complaint calls for Carnall to be given an unspecified punishment and repay expenses the
  
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• This Black Friday promises the gift of fewer supply chain issues

  04-11-2022 16:54 via wane.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Logistics in general, and supply chains in particular, weren't something Black Friday shoppers thought about much. Until the pandemic hit and empty shelves were where baby formula, produce and, yes, toilet paper once stood.Are we past shipping bottlenecks, clogged ports of entry and long-haul trucking issues? How will supply chains and inventory levels impact Black Friday bargains?There is good news.Black Friday is here nowIt probably comes as no surprise that Black Friday has bec
  
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• Why you may soon have to pay for that COVID-19 test

  04-11-2022 16:51 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - The federal government is poised to stop paying for COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments in the coming months, shifting the costs onto the public. Experts say most Americans are not aware that this will happen and will be in for a major case of sticker shock. They warn without additional protections or funding, the transition to commercialized treatments and preventive services will lead to health barriers.  “The way that it works in the U.S. [right now] is a
  
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• Rack & Helen's reopening after fire

  04-11-2022 16:27 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) -- Nearly five months after a "devastating" fire, a popular New Haven restaurant and bar is set to reopen.Rack & Helen's said in a Facebook post Friday that it will reopen for business Tuesday.Close Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now WANE 15 Breaking News AlertsSIGN UP NOWIt was June 20 when fire crews responded to a structure fire at the establishment at 525 Broadway St. in downtown New Haven.Firefighters battled the blaze from inside and o
  
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• Accomplice in death, dismemberment of Fort Wayne man sentenced to 5 years in prison

  04-11-2022 16:26 via wane.com
  
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  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who helped dismember another man after a killing received a five-year prison sentence Friday morning.
  Jacob Carreon-Hamilton, 22, previously pleaded guilty to assisting a criminal, abuse of a corpse, and resisting law enforcement in connection to the death of 55-year-old Shane V. Nguyen.Jury: Life Without Parole for man who dismembered his victim; jury rejected mitigating factorsEar
  
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• Accomplice in death, dismemberment of Fort Wayne man sentenced to 5 years

  04-11-2022 16:26 via wane.com
  
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  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who helped dismember another man after a killing received a five-year prison sentence Friday morning.
  Jacob Carreon-Hamilton, 22, previously pleaded guilty to assisting a criminal, abuse of a corpse and resisting law enforcement in connection to the death of 55-year-old Shane V. Nguyen.Jury: Life Without Parole for man who dismembered his victim; jury rejected mitigating factorsEarl
  
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• Powerball jackpot hits record amount: How much money is $1.6 billion?

  04-11-2022 16:03 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After 39 consecutive drawings without a top prize winner, the Powerball jackpot has swelled to an estimated $1.6 billion — the largest jackpot in the history of U.S. lottery.The estimated jackpot was adjusted on Friday, rising from an estimated $1.5 billion to the current $1.6 jackpot. In doing so, Saturday's jackpot has officially surpassed the previous record jackpots, including the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot awarded in 2016 and the $1.537 billion Mega Millions ja
  
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• Fort Wayne radio station turning on Christmas music

  04-11-2022 15:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas.103.9 Wayne FM will begin exclusively playing Christmas music Friday at noon. The station made the announcement Friday morning. Night of Lights to brighten downtown Fort Wayne Thanksgiving Eve"We started receiving messages weeks ago asking when we would start playing Christmas music," said JJ Fabini, program director for the station. "Then, we went online earlier this week and asked our listeners when THEY wanted us to start
  
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• Large majority says they are concerned about political violence: poll

  04-11-2022 15:23 via wane.com
  
  Almost 90 percent of Americans in a new Washington Post-ABC News poll say they are concerned about an increased risk of political violence.The numbers released Friday, collected over the phone from Sunday through Wednesday, after the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), show that more than 60 percent are “very concerned” that political violence is on the rise.Democrats are most worried about a potential increase in politically motivated viole
  
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• Why is there no Powerball winner yet?

  04-11-2022 15:02 via wane.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Perplexed that it seems no one can win the gigantic $1.5 billion Powerball prize?A big reason is that people aren’t buying as many tickets for each drawing as they did five or six years ago.When fewer people buy tickets, a smaller percentage of the millions of possible number combinations are covered and the likelihood of a winner drops. The next drawing will be held Saturday night.Of course, many people still are playing Powerball and Mega Mill
  
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• Trump signals 2024 announcement could be imminent

  04-11-2022 14:18 via wane.com
  
  Former President Trump is signaling he could declare a 2024 White House bid soon after the midterm elections.Trump sent his clearest signal yet that he intends to announce a reelection campaign during a rally Thursday night in Iowa, the first caucus state in the GOP primary."I will very, very, very probably do it again, OK? Very, very, very probably,” Trump said as a crowd of supporters cheered. "Get ready. That's all I'm telling you. Very soon. Get ready. Get ready."Axios reported on Frid
  
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• Parents clashing with schools over student cellphone bans

  04-11-2022 13:23 via wane.com
  
  Cellphones — the ultimate distraction — keep children from learning, educators say. But in attempts to keep the phones at bay, the most vocal pushback doesn't always come from students. In some cases, it's from parents.Bans on the devices were on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic. Since schools reopened, struggles with student behavior and mental health have given some schools even more reason to restrict access.But parents and caregivers who had constant access to thei
  
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• One person hospitalized after Fort Wayne home catches fire

  04-11-2022 13:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) One person was hospitalized for apparent smoke inhalation Friday morning after a home caught fire according to the Fort Wayne Fire Department.
  The fire started just after 6:30 a.m. at the home located at 3621 Holton Avenue. Ten people were in the home at the time and all but one of them was able to get out safely. Fire investigators say the fire was contained to a single bedroom.It's not known yet what caused the fire and a drone was deployed to help in the investigation.
  
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• Cockfighting operation shut down in Wells County: Humane Society

  04-11-2022 11:57 via wane.com
  
  WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) At least 100 roosters, hens and chicks were found on a property in Ossian Thursday after a lengthy investigation by multiple agencies that began after authorities received tips about suspicious activity.The owner of the property located at 4305 N. State Road 1 has been arrested according to a Facebook post by the Wells County Sheriff's Office. He's been identified as Kan Lay and the sheriff's office indicated more people may be arrested.
  According to the Humane Society
  
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• A Chinese rocket will fall to Earth Friday, and it could be headed for the US

  04-11-2022 11:04 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A massive, 23-ton hunk of Chinese space junk orbiting Earth is expected to make a chaotic return to Earth on Friday, but it's unknown exactly when or where it will come down.According to a report from space.com, the space junk in question comes from the core stage of a Long March 5B rocket, which reached orbit around Earth on Monday to deliver the final module for China's Tiangong space station. Scientists discover ‘planet-killer’ asteroid — but don&r
  
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• Silver Alert issued for Spencerville man

  04-11-2022 10:42 via wane.com
  
  SPENCERVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - A Statewide Silver Alert is in effect, for a man missing from Spencerville.The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Collin Quaintance, a 20-year-old white male, 6 feet tall, 145 pounds, brown hair with blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt, dark colored sweatpants and Adidas slide shoes.Collin was last seen on Thursday, November 3rd, at 6:30 p.m.  He is believed to be in danger and may require medical assis
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for Spencerville man

  04-11-2022 10:42 via wane.com
  
  SPENCERVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - A Statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a man reported missing from Spencerville.The Allen County Sheriff’s Department had been investigating the disappearance of Collin Quaintance.No other information was provided.
  
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• "Meat the Need" program looking for hunter donations

  04-11-2022 04:23 via wane.com
  
  GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) - One organization is calling on Indiana hunters to help feed Hoosiers in need this hunting season through the Meat The Need donation program.Hunters, farmers, and members of 4-H donate deer and livestock through the Meat The Need Program with Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry. It's a non-profit organization that partners with community members and organizations to provide meat to hunger-relief agencies that then give the produce to residents who need it.The system anyone who has
  
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• One Beat - A Lip Sync Battle raises money for local immigrants, refugees

  04-11-2022 03:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Amani Family Services hosted the One Beat - A Lip Sync Battle fundraiser Thursday night to raise money toward helping local immigrants and refugees.Event sponsors and community supporters dressed up to give energetic lip sync performances in a friendly competition.The audience, as well as a panel of judges from local radio stations, voted on who gave the best performances. 2nd Annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament beginsVotes from the audience counted as
  
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• Mayor Tom Henry sentenced after hearing moved up upon request

  04-11-2022 03:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A judge sentenced Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry Thursday afternoon regarding his OWI case that resulted in a car crash in October.The judge accepted the parameters set in the plea agreement, which required Mayor Henry to $3,166 in restitution.Mayor Henry also had to pay a $25 fine and nearly $800 in court costs and filing fees.The sentencing was originally slated to take place Nov. 7, but was moved to Thursday upon request. Court documents reveal Fort Wayne Mayor Tom
  
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• Councilman Arp requests police footage from Mayor Henry's crash after Henry's sentencing

  04-11-2022 03:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A judge sentenced Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry Thursday afternoon regarding his OWI case that resulted in a car crash in October.The judge accepted the parameters set in the plea agreement, which required Mayor Henry to $3,166 in restitution.Mayor Henry also had to pay a $25 fine and nearly $800 in court costs and filing fees.The sentencing was originally slated to take place Nov. 7, but was moved to Thursday upon request. Court documents reveal Fort Wayne Mayor Tom
  
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• 2nd Annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament begins

  04-11-2022 02:10 via wane.com
  
  (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced Thursday the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament has officially started.The contest consists of 54 companies that will face off in a single-elimination bracket format where winners are chosen through online fan voting.Initial matchups and byes were generated through an online randomizer, according to the ICC."Like our inaugural contest, the response for the second annual competition has been tremendous, and
  
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• DeKalb County crash sends 1 to the hospital; fog believed to be factor: police

  04-11-2022 00:38 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A Thursday morning crash in DeKalb County sent a passenger to the hospital on complaints of knee and neck pain, according to police.Police say 52-year-old Cathy Brooks was traveling westbound on County Road 68 at approximately 8:40 a.m. and approached the intersection of county roads 68 and 35. Fog blamed for crash in eastern Allen County that left driver critically hurtAccording to police, Brooks said she stopped at the intersection and did not see the other v
  
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