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• General election: How and where to vote

  07-11-2022 23:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Tuesday is Indiana's general election and part of the all-important national mid-term elections which will determine the balance of power in Congress.Before heading to the polls, you'll want to make sure you're registered to vote. The deadline to register was October 11.CHECK VOTER REGISTRATION STATUSHead to indianavoters.com and click on the Check Voting Status button. You'll be prompted to enter your name, date of birth and county of registration before learning your
  
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• Last Vestiges: Proving Grounds, power plant latest traces of Harvester to vanish

  07-11-2022 22:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It had everything you could throw at a truck.
  Textured concrete, with deep ridges. Large blocks of stone dubbed "Belgian blocks" used to create a rough road. An off-road course for military vehicles. A crash test area, a water pit, even a "chassis-twist" course designed to take the durability of a truck coming off the manufacturing line to its absolute limits and beyond, if needed.
  The roughly 1.2-mile oval track in the 4300 block of Oxford Street on the southeast side
  
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• Forecast fluctuates from above avg. to below avg. this week

  07-11-2022 22:16 via wane.com
  
  This evening look for temps to start off near 60° and fall all the way to the freezing mark by early morning.An area of high pressure is the main influence on our weather this week. It's centered to our north and, as it gradually moves eastward in the days ahead, our winds will shift and take on a more southerly component.This will result in more warm, fall air moving into our area and temperatures getting a boost. This area of high pressure, also, means a dry forecast for the upcoming days.
  
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• Forecast fluctuates from above avg. to below avg.

  07-11-2022 22:16 via wane.com
  
  This evening look for temps to start off near 60° and fall all the way to the freezing mark by early morning.An area of high pressure is the main influence on our weather this week. It's centered to our north and, as it gradually moves eastward in the days ahead, our winds will shift and take on a more southerly component.This will result in more warm, fall air moving into our area and temperatures getting a boost. This area of high pressure, also, means a dry forecast for the upcoming days.
  
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• Warsaw police look for suspect that stabbed 1 at McDonald's

  07-11-2022 22:15 via wane.com
  
  WARSAW, Ind. (WANE) - Warsaw police are asking for the public's help to find the suspect involved in a stabbing at McDonald's on Monday.Police said in a release officers were initially dispatched to the Kosciusko County Justice Building on reports of a stabbing, but police were soon redirected to the McDonald's nearby. The victim has driven himself to the justice building to get help, police determined.According to the release, the victim- a 46-year-old man from Warsaw- was taken to a Fort Wayne
  
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• Police uncover fake pills laced with fentanyl in Indiana drug bust

  07-11-2022 21:22 via wane.com
  
  WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Police in Wells County seized more than 1,500 fake pills they suspect had fentanyl inside during a recent drug bust.The department said Monday in a Facebook post police went to a home Oct. 26 on E 900 S, in Keystone, with an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Kyle William Burch.
  During a search of the house, police said they found more than 1,500 suspected fake Percocet “M30” pressed pills. Police believe the pills actually contain fentanyl- with a total weigh
  
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• Fort Wayne Zoo says pony rides will not return

  07-11-2022 20:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo announced Monday pony rides will not be returning as an attraction in future seasons.According to a release, the Fort Wayne Zoological Society recently decided to no longer feature pony rides and instead renovate the space to prepare for new elements that fit the "best long-term strategic interests of the Zoo, our staff and guests." Rescue Mission president to step downThe release pointed to the construction of an upcoming Red Panda exhibit
  
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• Mayor Henry responds directly to Councilman Arp's requests for footage from OWI incident

  07-11-2022 19:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry responded directly to City Council President Jason Arp's request for police footage, writing he was "baffled" by the councilman's request.A series of emails shared with WANE 15 on Monday details the interaction between the mayor and the councilman. Henry cited the "obvious obsession" of Arp's request and challenged the councilman's motivation to pursue "an additional 'pound of flesh'" on the incident.After Arp announced Friday his request for
  
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• $50k Powerball tickets sold in Fort Wayne and Columbia City

  07-11-2022 18:44 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - Hoosier Lottery Powerball® tickets purchased for Saturday night’s drawing should be checked carefully as nine tickets are worth $50,000 and one is worth $150,000. 
   
  One $150,000 winning ticket with Power Play was purchased at Gallops-Goshen located at 18423 US 20 in Goshen.
   
  Nine $50,000 winning tickets were purchased at the following locations:Speedway 6105 located at 9251 Crawfordsville Rd. in ClermontLassus Bros. Oil #30 located at 516 N. Main St. in
  
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• 3 actors in Napoleon Dynamite coming to Embassy Theatre for special screening

  07-11-2022 18:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A 'sweet' screening of Napoleon Dynamite is coming to the Embassy Theatre next year, featuring a conversation on stage with three of the comedy's cast members.The Embassy announced Monday on social media that Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries- Napoleon, Pedro and Uncle Rico respectively- are coming on stage for a conversation with the audience after a special screening of the 2004 film. Night of Lights to brighten downtown Fort Wayne Thanksgiving EveThe event is se
  
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• Colts fire head coach Frank Reich

  07-11-2022 17:44 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts have fired head coach Frank Reich.Owner Jim Irsay tweeted Monday that the team has "parted ways" with Reich.This comes after a 26-3 beat down in New England in which the offense was a disaster.At 3-5-1, the Colts are on pace for their second consecutive losing season.
  Reich was in the midst of his fifth season as Indy's head coach.
  This is a developing story and will be updated shortly.
  
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• National gas price average ticks up, first time in last month

  07-11-2022 16:25 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the first time in the last month, the nation’s average gas price has increased, rising 6.2 cents from a week ago to $3.78 per gallon Monday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 11.5 cents from a month ago but stands 37.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 3.4 cents in the last week and stand
  
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• DOC releases photo of Richard Allen, man charged in connection with Delphi murders

  07-11-2022 15:52 via wane.com
  
  Richard Allen, the man charged in connection with the 2017 Delphi murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, remains in custody at an undisclosed state facility.The Indiana Department of Correction released a new mugshot of Allen, who has been moved to a state facility for his safety. He had previously been moved from the Carroll County Jail to the White County Jail.Richard Allen/Indiana Department of Correction Clock ticking on Delphi suspect’s constitutional rightsSince Indiana State Pol
  
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• North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South, US

  07-11-2022 15:14 via wane.com
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s military said Monday its recent barrage of missile tests were practices to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems with a variety of missiles that likely included nuclear-capable weapons.The North’s announcement underscored leader Kim Jong Un’s determination not to back down in the face of his rivals’ push to expand their military exercises. But some ex
  
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• Man arrested after police find $24K, 6 pounds of marijuana at Ind. home

  07-11-2022 14:04 via wane.com
  
  MADISON, Ind. -- A Deputy, Indiana man was arrested after police found nearly $25,000 and six pounds of marijuana while investigating an armed robbery last week.According to the Madison Police Department, officers carried out a search warrant on November 2 in connection to an armed at the Jefferson Federal Credit Union.While carrying out the search warrant at a home on Blake Road, police arrested Tobie Dennis in connection to the armed robbery.
  Photo provided by Madison policeKyle Elles booking
  
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• Woodshop Warriors help others while healing each other

  07-11-2022 13:47 via wane.com
  
  On a typical Monday morning, you can hear nail guns popping and table saws humming in the woodshop behind the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne Thrift Store on South Calhoun Street in Downtown Fort Wayne.This busy woodshop would have been hard to imagine about 20 years ago. At that time, John Becker was a board member for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Fort Wayne. While on a house visit, he saw four boys jumping on their mattresses on the floor. He was moved by the scene and an idea
  
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• Rescue Mission president to step down

  07-11-2022 11:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Rescue Mission announced its president and CEO, Pastor Donovan A. Coley Sr., will be stepping down from his position. The change will happen in March 2023.A leadership transition process will happen over the next six months, according to the Rescue Mission. Coley Sr. has served as the president and CEO of the Rescue Mission for nearly 15 years.“It has been my honor and privilege to serve as President and CEO of the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission,” Donovan sai
  
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• Sunshine and a cooler start the work week

  07-11-2022 09:37 via wane.com
  
  It's back to reality to begin this week with highs in the upper 50s today and Tuesday which is close to our 30-year-average for early November. We've got one more warm-up this week before we see more cold air in the forecast.
  You'll need the sweater or jacket this morning even with the sunshine temperatures will only be in the middle 50s by noon.
  High temperatures will be close to 60° by late afternoon with plenty of sunshine.
  A few more clouds move in overnight as it gets colder. Overnight
  
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• 2 dogs die after a house fire in northern Fort Wayne

  07-11-2022 00:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department is investigating a house fire that left two dogs dead on Fort Wayne's north side.
  Crews were called to the house at 8214 Westridge Rd around 4 p.m. Sunday.Westridge RoadAccording to a release, smoke from the fire was noticeable in the sky from miles away. When crews arrived, flames were seen coming out from the back of the house.All people inside the house escaped safely. Four dogs were also able to evacuate, but two died inside,
  
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