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• A look at how the Fort Wayne Police Department continues work on cold cases

  28-12-2022 23:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department's homicide unit has seen an uptick in success over the last four years when it comes to clearing homicide cases.Sergeant Dave Klein, who is one of the unit's supervisors, says the last number he saw for the national average of cleared cases per year was 53%.In 2022, FWPD will have cleared 83% of it's homicides. It reached the same mark in 2021. The homicide unit cleared 86% of cases with arrests in 2020 and 2019.“We’re havin
  
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• When does Allen County issue a travel advisory?

  28-12-2022 23:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Allen County may not have a travel advisory right now, but this past week, one was issued.
  But why? Who decides? and under what circumstances? Thawing out as well above average temps move inThe answer lies with Bernie Beier, the director of Allen County's Homeland Security.He decides when they're issued based on a number of factors, but the biggest thing he looks at is rapid change.
  "I use the advisory system when conditions are changing, or we expect them to
  
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• Thawing out as well above average temps move in

  28-12-2022 22:15 via wane.com
  
  The thaw is underway across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! Temperatures have climbed above freezing and it sure feels good outside. Some sunshine has also helped warm us up and melt the snow today.Look for temperatures to dip down into the 30s tonight. However, we'll climb back into the 40s by daybreak Thursday. Expect partly cloudy skies to become overcast by Thursday morning. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are also in the forecast tonight, helping boost the temperatures up.We'll stay windy on
  
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• Ohio police looking for Bryan man missing since November; Family offers $3K reward

  28-12-2022 22:04 via wane.com
  
  BRYAN, Ohio (WANE) — Police in Bryan, Ohio are asking for assistance in learning the whereabouts of a local man who has been missing for over a month.According to a Facebook post from the Bryan Police Department, 22-year-old Noah Johnson was last seen Nov. 18. Body cam video shows Florida deputy stop snake, hawk from killing each otherA Facebook page dedicated to finding Johnson said his last known location was at Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio.Johnson's family is also offering
  
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• FWPD: Man leaves suspected home intruder with gunshot wound

  28-12-2022 20:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man shot an alleged home intruder Wednesday morning, leaving the other man in non life-threatening condition, according to police.At approximately 7:00 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at a home along the 1900 block of Hillside Avenue.Police said a man called dispatch saying he had shot someone reportedly attempting to break into his residence. Landowner signs purchase agreement for site of new county jailAfter authorities arrived, they found an a
  
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• Landowner signs purchase agreement for site of new county jail

  28-12-2022 19:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Allen County Board of Commissioners (ACC) announced the landowner of the planned location for a new county jail on Meyer Road accepted and signed the purchase agreement Tuesday.With the agreement, Allen County will purchase 140 acres of land with a large existing building whose future use is "still to be determined," said an ACC spokesperson."We believe this site is the best solution for the community as a whole as a central location within the county for a ne
  
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• Best restaurant in Indiana, according to the mayor of Flavortown

  28-12-2022 18:46 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- With more than 400 "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" episodes under his (probably studded) belt, Guy Fieri has unleashed "Flavortown" in virtually every corner of the United States.But with so many dining destinations, how do you single out the best of the best?Luckily, Mashed has rounded up what they're calling the tastiest and "most funkalicious" restaurants Fieri visited in each state. 2 Indiana restaurants make national Top 100 listThe "Triple D" host has parked his convertible i
  
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• Best 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' restaurant in Indiana, according to Mashed

  28-12-2022 18:46 via wane.com
  
  NOTE: The choice of top restaurant in each state was made by Mashed.com’s editorial team, not Guy Fieri.INDIANAPOLIS -- With more than 400 "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" episodes under his (probably studded) belt, Guy Fieri has unleashed "Flavortown" in virtually every corner of the United States.But with so many dining destinations, how do you single out the best of the best?Luckily, Mashed has rounded up what they're calling the tastiest and "most funkalicious" restaurants Fieri visited i
  
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• Police: IHOP armed robbery suspect connected to prior thefts on same day

  28-12-2022 18:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Wednesday, authorities added additional charges to a Fort Wayne man arrested in connection to an armed robbery that happened at a local IHOP.On Christmas Eve, police responded to a call of an armed robbery suspect at the IHOP located at 4403 Coldwater Road.Police received preliminary information that the suspect, 41-year-old Ian Bazur-Persing, was armed with an axe and a knife, had the manager at knifepoint and was robbing the restaurant. Police: Man at IHOP wi
  
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• Frozen pipe bursts, damages floor of South Adams Stardome

  28-12-2022 18:17 via wane.com
  
  BERNE, Ind. (WANE) — The South Adams High School (SAHS) Stardome is currently out of commission after a frozen pipe burst and caused irreparable damage to the gymnasium floor.SAHS Athletic Director Jason Arnold said a frozen pipe burst in a custodial area near the gym on Christmas Day. Cathedrals of basketball: NE Indiana’s top gymnasiumsPhoto provided by Jason Arnold
  As a result, water saturated the gym floor, and the floor was a "total loss," Arnold said.Arnold said work started We
  
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• Court Docs: Man choked, battered woman pregnant with his child

  28-12-2022 16:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A Fort Wayne man is facing five felony charges stemming from a reported altercation where the man battered a pregnant woman and a 9-year-old child, according to court documents.On Dec. 19, police responded to reports of a domestic battery and were told by the woman upon arrival that 54-year-old Andrew Zemen had put his hands on her and strangled her, according to court documents.Court documents show the woman also told police that Zemen has showed up to the house,
  
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• Indiana State Police welcomes new trooper to Fort Wayne Post

  28-12-2022 16:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana State Police announced Wednesday a recently graduated Probationary Trooper has been assigned to his home district at the Fort Wayne Post.Trooper Blake Kubler graduated from the 83rd Indiana State Police Academy Dec. 15 after working as a patrolman with the Kendallville Police Department for four years. Fort Wayne Police to add a new drone to fleetAfter graduating, Kubler will now undergo a three-month training period where he will work alongside veteran tr
  
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• Mega Millions jackpot up to $640M after no big winner

  28-12-2022 14:22 via wane.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions jackpot grew larger Wednesday to an estimated $640 million after another drawing without a winner.No one won the lottery game's top prize Tuesday night, making it 21 straight drawings without anyone matching all six numbers. The next drawing will be Friday night.The huge jackpot comes less than two months after the largest lottery prize ever, a $2.04 billion Powerball prize that was won Nov. 8 in California. So far, that big winner hasn't stepp
  
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• Pope asks for special prayers for 'very sick' Benedict XVI

  28-12-2022 11:47 via wane.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Wednesday said his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, is “very sick," and he asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him “to the very end.”Francis didn't elaborate on the condition of Benedict, who resigned as pontiff in February 2013, the first pope to retire in 600 years.Benedict, 95, lives in a monastery on Vatican grounds. He has become increasingly frail in recent years as he dedicates his post-
  
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• Above-freezing temps and some sun for Wednesday

  28-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Who is ready for above-freezing and above-average temperatures? Our Wednesday forecast looks like we will get both and even a little bit of sunshine. Tuesday’s high temperature will be in the lower 40s. The average for this time of year is 34°. The sun will start to make an appearance here and there as we head into the evening.We will be breezy throughout the day and into Thursday. Winds will be coming from the south, which will help us warm up. Sustained winds will be between 10 and 2
  
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• Above-freezing and above-average temps for Wednesday

  28-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Who is ready for above-freezing and above-average temperatures? Our Wednesday forecast looks like we will get both and even a little bit of sunshine. Tuesday’s high temperature will be in the lower 40s. The average for this time of year is 34°. We’ll be cloudy in the morning. And as long as the clouds move out mid-morning, we should see some sunshine in the afternoon.We will be breezy throughout the day and into Thursday. Winds will be coming from the south, which will help us wa
  
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• Man busted for marijuana dealing against backdrop of legalization debate

  28-12-2022 02:38 via wane.com
  
  As a summer poll shows more Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, its future, use and legalization in Indiana continues to be debated.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne police had seen the gold Cadillac parked at the Economy Inn on West Coliseum on many occasions. It had an old, faded temporary tag from an unknown state with duct tape, rendering it unreadable.So when Fort Wayne officers saw the gold Cadillac pull out of the inn on Dec. 20 just after midnight, they followed it to the Shel
  
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• Salvation Army achieves Red Kettle goal, eyes year-end giving amidst "easiest year" for leadership

  28-12-2022 02:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Although there was some worry that the Allen County Salvation Army would miss its Red Kettle Campaign goal, Tuesday's final count revealed they surpassed their 233,000 dollar target.
  The final count came in as $292,788, after adding a matching donation provided by Hanning and Bean Enterprises.
  "It's a huge, huge number," said Kenyon Sivels, Pastor, and Administrator with the Salvation Army. "We thank the Lord and foremost for his provision in that." Salvation
  
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• No deal between Philharmonic and musicians; no talks scheduled

  28-12-2022 01:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Tuesday's bargaining session ended with no new deal between the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Local 58, Fort Wayne Musicians Association.
  Just before the scheduled Holiday Pops concerts, the musicians went on strike in early December over wages, musicians availability and the elimination of three positions. Pay had been cut during the pandemic and union members wanted a raise above pre-pandemic levels.An emailed release from the Philharmonic said the board agreed to make
  
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• No deal between Philharmonic and musicians; next talks unclear

  28-12-2022 01:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Tuesday's bargaining session ended with no new deal between the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Local 58, Fort Wayne Musicians Association, although the two sides appeared to be closer on pay than before.
  Just before the scheduled Holiday Pops concerts, the musicians went on strike in early December over wages, musicians availability and the elimination of three positions. Pay had been cut during the pandemic and union members wanted a raise above pre-pandemic levels.An em
  
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• Stretch of below freezing days ends Wednesday

  28-12-2022 01:00 via wane.com
  
  After a stretch of very cold, wintry days, we're finally starting to exit the deep freeze. We're set to finally see temperatures climb above freezing on Wednesday for the first time in days! If you like the snow on the ground though, make sure you enjoy it tonight, because it will be melting quickly in the coming days.Look for temperatures to steady climb through the mid-to-upper 20s tonight. Skies will be mostly cloudy. There is the chance for some fog to form in spots that break free of the cl
  
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