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• Famous Taco fans ask owner to open up southwest and he's gonna keep trying

  25-11-2022 23:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Put to the court of public opinion, Mexican restaurateur Martin Quintana believes people overwhelmingly want to see The Famous Taco open on West Jefferson Boulevard.The sign is up and the kitchen will be equipped as soon as he gets an OK from city planning authorities.That didn’t happen last week.
  Instead, five out of the nine Fort Wayne Plan Commission members decided to teach Quintana a lesson, voting against Quintana’s proposed restaurant in the strip ma
  
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• Huntington University files motion to dismiss lawsuit

  25-11-2022 22:20 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — On Wednesday, Huntington University and the university's Board of Trustees filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the university by two former university cross country and track runners.The lawsuit against the university made claims of doping and sexual assault within the cross country and track programs, and it also claims school officials and other coaches did not stop what was going on. ‘I deny all allegations’: Former Huntington University coach responds
  
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• Carroll students, families send team off before state title game

  25-11-2022 20:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Carroll High School students and families lined up along Carroll Road Friday afternoon to wish the football team luck as they headed to Indianapolis for the team's upcoming state title game. Road to State: Carroll ChargersThe game will mark the Chargers' first football state championship appearance when they take on Center Grove at 7:00 p.m. Friday.Carroll fans cheer on the football players as they make the trek down to Indianapolis.The game somewhat represents a
  
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• Wife dies, husband rescued after overnight hiking trip in the Narrows at Zion National Park

  25-11-2022 18:52 via wane.com
  
  SPRINGDALE, Utah (KTVX) -- A married couple's 16-mile hike through the Narrows at the Zion National Park ended tragically just days before Thanksgiving.
  Park visitors told shuttle drivers on Wednesday that they had seen an injured man and unresponsive woman in the Narrows, a popular hiking spot in the Utah national park, according to the National Park Service.
  Members of the Zion National Park Search and Rescue Team responded and found a 33-year-old man on Riverside Walk, a trail that leads into
  
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• Court docs: Tandem drug raid nets sizeable fentanyl haul, 2 dealers

  25-11-2022 18:37 via wane.com
  
  Alleged dealer's ex goes back for safe and gets caughtPolice detectives are often advised to follow the money. In this case, they had to follow the dealer’s ex to find another stockpile of fentanyl.Arthur T. Lundy, III, aka Arthur Armstrong, 38, was charged with three counts of dealing a narcotic drug and felony possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine after he sold fentanyl three times to a confidential informant.The drug buys led to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s narcotics di
  
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• 'My God forgive me for what I'm going to do': Chesapeake Walmart gunman's alleged manifesto released

  25-11-2022 17:23 via wane.com
  
  CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- The gunman accused of killing six of his co-workers at a Walmart Superstore in Chesapeake said in a manifesto on his phone that he was harassed, betrayed by associates and wished he could start over, police have revealed.The 11-paragraph message was released by Chesapeake Police Friday morning following a forensic analysis of Andre Bing's phone. Bing, 31, is accused of shooting and killing six people, injuring at least three others, before turning the gun on himself sho
  
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• 5 ways to save money on holiday shopping this season

  25-11-2022 17:02 via wane.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are also opportunities for significant savings if you know where and how to search for them.“There are supply chain issues, inflation, major retailers reducing inventory — when you put all of that together, it looks like a recipe for disaster,” says Jill Cataldo, a consumer coupon expert based in Chicag
  
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• 37th annual Festival of Gingerbread opens its doors

  25-11-2022 16:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The 37th annual Festival of Gingerbread at the History Center opened to the public at 9:00 a.m. Friday.The Festival of Gingerbread, which started in 1985, offers 135 gingerbread creations from local artists.The artists range from preschoolers to professional artists. St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen serves about 1,300 hungry in annual Thanksgiving mealThe event will be held until Dec. 18 during the following hours:Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Friday-Saturda
  
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• How to watch Carroll, Adams Central state championship games

  25-11-2022 15:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Can't get to Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the high school football championships?The IHSAA will broadcast and stream the six games Friday and Saturday.According to the IHSAA website, the Class 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A championships will air on Bally Sports Indiana, while Friday's 6A championship will air on Bally Sports Indiana Extra, an alternate channel, due to overlap with the Indiana Pacers game on Bally Sports Indiana. Road to State: Carroll ChargersIf you would r
  
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• How to watch Adams Central state championship game

  25-11-2022 15:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Can't get to Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the high school football championships?The IHSAA will broadcast and stream the six games Friday and Saturday.According to the IHSAA website, the Class 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A championships will air on Bally Sports Indiana, while Friday's 6A championship aired on Bally Sports Indiana Extra, an alternate channel, due to overlap with the Indiana Pacers game on Bally Sports Indiana. Road to State: Carroll ChargersIf you would rath
  
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• Indiana poultry farmers donate nearly 200K pounds of poultry to Hoosiers in need

  25-11-2022 14:10 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — The Indiana State Poultry Association (ISPA) and others celebrated the generosity of Indiana poultry farmers at the 75th Indiana state poultry recognition event Tuesday.Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers have donated near 200,000 pounds of poultry products to Hoosiers in need, including eggs, chicken, duck and turkey.Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler also attended the event, which the ISPA established
  
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• Silver Alert issued for Fort Wayne teen

  25-11-2022 11:45 via wane.com
  
  A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.The Allen County Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Traysean Walker, a 17 year old white male, 6 feet 1 inches tall, 190 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a navy blue robe, sky blue pants and orange Crocs.Traysean WalkerTraysean is missing from Fort Wayne and was last seen on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10:22 pm.  He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. If you have
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for Fort Wayne teen

  25-11-2022 11:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Silver Alert for a missing Fort Wayne teenager has been canceled. No additional information was provided. WANE 15 has reached out to police to learn more.Original story:A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.The Allen County Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Traysean Walker, a 17-year-old white male, 6'1" tall, 190 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a navy blue robe, sky blue pants, and orange Crocs.Traysean WalkerTraysea
  
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• Experts warn of utility scams ahead of winter

  25-11-2022 04:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Ahead of winter and cold weather on the horizon, experts are warning of utility scams.Experts say scammers are using more advanced tactics to target utility customers of things like gas and water. That includes scammers contacting residents claiming they're late paying their utility bill. Tracy Warner, Spokesman for Indiana Michigan Power, says they will never call customers demanding immediate payment. He says that's an ultimate sign of a scam, and gives advice on how
  
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• Nice weather on Friday

  25-11-2022 04:00 via wane.com
  
  Thanksgiving day rain showers have concluded leaving us with cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-40s as we wake up on Friday. It won't stay this way however, as we continue through the day we will see decreasing cloudy cover and plenty of sunshine in the afternoon leaving us with good holiday shopping weather.Saturday day will come with a slightly warmer day with a high of 54 and increasing cloud cover in anticipation for some rain showers that will move in during the Saturday overnight. On
  
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• Mid-50s for the weekend with rain on Sunday

  25-11-2022 04:00 via wane.com
  
  Clear and sunny skies have taken over, giving us a nice and quite end to the week. The clear skies will continue with a slight increase in cloud coverage through the evening and into the overnight hours, with our low temperatures being in the upper-20s.
  Temperatures fall from 50s to lower 30s after midnight.A chilly but mostly clear night ahead with lows in the upper 20s.
  The mostly clear skies continue through the majority of Saturday, with highs in the mid-50s, another nice day. Clouds will be
  
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• Great weather for Friday

  25-11-2022 04:00 via wane.com
  
  Thanksgiving day rain showers have concluded leaving us with cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-40s as we wake up on Friday. It won't stay this way however, as we continue through the day we will see decreasing cloudy cover and plenty of sunshine in the afternoon leaving us with good holiday shopping weather.Plenty of sunshine around for the shopping forecast.Saturday day will come with a slightly warmer day with a high of 54 and increasing cloud cover in anticipation for some rain showers
  
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• Favorable holiday shopping weather on Friday

  25-11-2022 04:00 via wane.com
  
  Rain showers concluded a very mild Thanksgiving Day across our area. In fact, we came just three degrees shy of the warmest Thanksgiving ever in Fort Wayne!Any lingering showers will wrap up by the middle to late portion of the overnight hours. Temperatures early Friday morning will be around 40 degrees with overcast skies in place.Clouds will decrease though throughout Friday morning and we'll tap into a good amount of sunshine by the afternoon! High temperatures will climb up to around the 50
  
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• St. Mary's Soup Kitchen serves about 1,300 hungry in annual Thanksgiving meal

  25-11-2022 03:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — More than a thousand food-deprived individuals were served at St.Mary's Soup Kitchen on Thursday.The meals happen in large part due to the work of the team that is managed by the Chairman of the dinner Patrick McBride.
  "We cooked about 1,400 pounds of turkey," said McBride describing what goes into each meal. "mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, a roll, and some pie."The storied dinner has been around since 1978 according to McBride, although this y
  
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• Bathroom vent fan starts Fort Wayne fire

  25-11-2022 03:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Crews responded to a fire at 1916 High Street at 7:33 p.m. Thursday evening.
  According to a release, firefighters extinguished the fire on the house's first floor and attic area.Nobody was home at the time. One pet was inside and made it out without any injuries.The house has moderate fire, smoke and water damage.
  An investigation found that a bathroom vent fan caused the fire.
  
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• Black Friday 2022 store hours: What time Walmart, others open

  25-11-2022 01:11 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Black Friday is here once again, with retailers offering discounts on items ranging from toys to TVs.
  Though many stores have shifted to offering deals throughout November, those seeking a thrill will still be able to when brick and mortar locations open their doors Friday.The National Retail Federation expects it will be a record-breaking year for weekend shopping; the group projects an estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber
  
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• Rain showers wrap up mild Thanksgiving

  25-11-2022 00:45 via wane.com
  
  Happy Thanksgiving! We are most definitely thankful for the mild weather this year! While we've been dry for most of the day, showers have entered northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio this evening. Make sure you take the umbrella with you as you're going out for any Thanksgiving evening plans. The good news is we'll dry out by the middle to late portions of the night and rainfall amounts will be very light. Low temperatures will drop down to around 40 degrees.Clouds will decrease throughout Frid
  
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• Tips for a dementia-friendly holiday

  25-11-2022 00:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Around the holiday season, many gather together to celebrate. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America wants to make sure you and your family have safe celebrations this holiday season.Factoring in your loved ones routine during the celebration and holding the celebration early are good options.
  "If they normally take a walk in the afternoon, if they normally take a break or eat a snack at a certain time in the afternoon, build in time for that because routine disruptions c
  
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