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• Fort Wayne Street Department working to limit pot hole season

  31-01-2023 22:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As fast as they form, the Fort Wayne Street Department is working to fill pot holes on city roads.Pot hole season comes every year. Recent weather with last week's big snow storm and a cold, dry week this week creates the right mixture for pot holes to form.Moisture gets into cracks in the road and freezes. When it thaws, it expands.“Right behind this freeze and thaw, [we] had a little cold weather, [we] had our blades out for the snow. Once we put them blades do
  
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• Fort Wayne Street Department working to curb pot hole season

  31-01-2023 22:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As fast as they form, the Fort Wayne Street Department is working to fill pot holes on city roads.Pot hole season comes every year. Last week's big snow storm and a cold, dry week this week created the right mixture for pot holes to form.Moisture gets into cracks in the road and freezes. When it thaws, it expands.“Right behind this freeze and thaw, [we] had a little cold weather, [we] had our blades out for the snow. Once we put them blades down it kind of brings
  
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• Food truck owner declares mayoral candidacy

  31-01-2023 22:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Eddie Ribel, owner of the Street Chef food truck in Fort Wayne, has filed to run for mayor.
  Ribel joins a crowded field of Republicans vying for candidacy, Councilmembers Jason Arp and Tom Didier.Ribel himself can also be found at City Council meetings, but as an observer, often giving public comment after the sessions.
  Eddie Ribel signs candidacy to run for Fort Wayne mayor
  Ribel will focus on 11 major issues as outlined in a statement he sent Wane 15, and h
  
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• Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control receives $2,500 donation to support the Angel Fund

  31-01-2023 22:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC) is receiving a $2,500 donation from a foster volunteer.
  FWACC is an all-access shelter. Allen County welcomes all animals into the Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control facility.
  The anonymous donor wants the contribution to go towards the Angel Fund and, along with the shelter, encourages the community to give back to the animals and match the donation this February to bring the total to $5,000.
  The donor was saving the $2,
  
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• Court docs: A night of clubbing and a rape

  31-01-2023 22:01 via wane.com
  
  WARNING: The following story contains graphic content not suitable for all readers
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - He's accused of offering her $1,000 cash and his vehicle.
  All she had to do was "shut up."The money, the car, they were hers if she didn't talk about what happened in the bathroom of a Fort Wayne home one night after a night out at a club this past summer, according to newly released Allen Superior Court documents.She didn't stay quiet, though.
  This week, Allen County prosecutors formally
  
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• Alec Baldwin, armorer formally charged in 'Rust' shooting

  31-01-2023 21:38 via wane.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe District Attorney has filed formal charges against actor Alec Baldwin and film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for the fatal shooting on the set of the film "Rust." The filing comes nearly two weeks after District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altweis announced her plan to move forward with prosecuting the case surrounding the on-set death of film cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.According to charging documents filed Tuesday, both Baldwin and Gutierrez-R
  
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• ISP: Numerous reports of the latest phone scam in Indianapolis Post

  31-01-2023 20:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police (ISP) Indianapolis Post has been receiving many complaints regarding a phone scam in the area.The caller identification says, "Indiana State Police Post 52," with the phone number listed as 317-899-8577, the same number as the post.
  The scammers pose as police officers and have been telling callers there is a warrant for their arrest. The scammers have then tried to obtain personal information and request financial restitution to handle the warrant.&
  
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• ISP: Numerous reports of the latest Indiana State Police phone scam in Indianapolis Post

  31-01-2023 20:28 via wane.com
  
  Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana State Police (ISP) Indianapolis Post has been receiving many complaints regarding a phone scam in the area.The caller identification on the call says, "Indiana State Police Post 52," with the phone number listed as 317-899-8577 (the phone number to the post).
  The scammers pose themselves as police officers and have indicated to the callers that there is a warrant for their arrest. The scammers have then tried to obtain personal information and request financi
  
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• Downtown Wabash, Inc. announces diverse slate of 2023 incoming board members

  31-01-2023 19:41 via wane.com
  
  WABASH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Downtown Wabash, Inc. is announcing a new, diverse slate of members to its 2023 board of directors.Incoming board members include:
  Noah Roberts, International Business Development Specialist of Ford Meter BoxJulie Dickey, Owner of 4 Partners in CrimeShane Waters, CEO of Arc Light MediaErika White, Controller of Crossroads Bank
  Andrea Zwiebel, Executive Director of Downtown Wabash Inc., believes the nonprofit organization can lead the way for revitalization whil
  
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• GM exec: Fort Wayne plant helped company build lead in pickup truck sales

  31-01-2023 19:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Amidst the hoopla surrounding General Motors' announcement that the company reported a 16 percent increase in net income during the fourth quarter last year came news that it solidified itself as the No. 1 producer of pickup trucks.
  And that's partly thanks to the plant in Fort Wayne, according to president of General Motors North American operations Steve Carlisle.
  The plant builds Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras pickup trucks and helped the company build a sizabl
  
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• Vera Bradley sale back in Fort Wayne after 3 years

  31-01-2023 18:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Vera Bradley's outlet sale is back at the Memorial Coliseum after a three-year hiatus.The brand's 37th Annual Outlet Sale is set for June 14 to June 18, organizers announced, and you can buy tickets starting March 28. The last two days of the sale don't require tickets.There hasn't been an outlet sale at the Coliseum since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Here's the schedule:Wednesday, June 14 through Friday, June 16
  Tickets Required
  Session 1: 7:30 a.m. – 10
  
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• YMCA Youth Service Bureau receives $35,000 health care grant

  31-01-2023 18:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The YMCA Youth Service Bureau is receiving a $35,000 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation to provide the youth with access to health care.The grant directly funds youth advocates of the YMCA, who develop personal relationships with the youth in the community and steer them toward a successful future.Amy Just, Executive Director of the YMCA Youth Service Bureau, aspires for the program to help vulnernable, young people find the value of their life
  
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• Customers savor their final meals at Bandidos

  31-01-2023 17:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It's the last day to enjoy a meal at Bandidos, the long-standing Mexican restaurant that was once a chain throughout Fort Wayne. Farewell to Bandidos: Restaurant set to close after Jan. 31The original location on Winchester Road was already filling up with patrons Tuesday morning, and the manager told WANE 15 there was an hour-long wait to be seated before Bandidos even opened at 11 a.m.Jimmie Schindler II, the restaurant's owner, announced the closure Saturday, saying
  
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• Customers enjoy one last meal at Bandidos

  31-01-2023 17:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It's the last day to enjoy a meal at Bandidos, the long-standing Mexican restaurant that was once a chain throughout Fort Wayne. Farewell to Bandidos: Restaurant set to close after Jan. 31The original location on Winchester Road was already filling up with patrons Tuesday morning, and the manager told WANE 15 there was an hour-long wait to be seated before Bandidos even opened at 11 a.m.Jimmie Schindler II, the restaurant's owner, announced the closure Saturday, saying
  
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• 100,000 chickens killed in fire at one of country's top egg-producers

  31-01-2023 17:17 via wane.com
  
  BOZRAH, Conn. (WTNH) — Authorities in Connecticut are still investigating the cause of a massive fire at a chicken farm that killed approximately 100,000 egg-laying hens over the weekend.The fire started in a large chicken coop at Hillandale Farms in Bozrah around 1 p.m. Saturday, prompting a response from dozens of firefighting agencies from the area. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed that approximately 100,000 egg-laying hens died in the blaze before it was extinguished
  
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• Parkview clinic opens at Electric Works

  31-01-2023 17:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Parkview has opened a clinic at Electric Works intended to improve access to medical care for people living in the area just south of downtown.The location includes a PPG – Family Medicine office and a Parkview Walk-In Clinic, as well as onsite lab and pharmacy services. After a soft opening in December, the clinic is now fully operational, with all providers accepting new patients. The PPG – Family Medicine team at this clinic will offer what’s kno
  
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• Indiana man arrested after trying to kidnap 4-year-old in grocery store

  31-01-2023 16:53 via wane.com
  
  MARION, Ind. (WANE) - A man was arrested Monday afternoon after trying to kidnap a 4-year-old child at a grocery store in Marion.According to a release from the Marion Police Department, a woman came to the police station to report that she was shopping when a man tried to grab her child. The mother told officers she was able to hold onto her 4-year-old, and the suspect fled the store when the woman started to scream.Police watched video surveillance at the store, which showed the suspect and th
  
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• 'It’s just not the job for me': Mitch Daniels decides against Senate run

  31-01-2023 15:26 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – Former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels won’t run for the U.S. Senate.Daniels, who recently stepped down as president of Purdue University, had considered entering the race to replace Sen. Mike Braun, who announced he would not run for reelection.As first reported Tuesday by Politico, Daniels decided it simply wasn’t for him. In a statement, he said he would've been a one-term senator if had he been elected:
  After what I hope was adequate reflection, I’ve dec
  
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• Trooper finds 10 lbs. of pot after traffic stop on Toll Road in Steuben County

  31-01-2023 15:24 via wane.com
  
  ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) A traffic stop early Monday morning led to the discovery of 10 pounds of marijuana allegedly on its way from California to Massachusetts.The stop for unsafe lane movement happened at 1:15 a.m. according to a news release from Indiana State Police. The Mercedes SUV was occupied by two men who told the trooper they were travelling back to Massachusetts from California. The trooper saw open containers of alcohol and had reason to believe the men were impaired. He cold also smell
  
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• Powerball jackpot climbs to $653M after no winner

  31-01-2023 14:17 via wane.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) — No one has won a Powerball jackpot in the new year, and it just keeps on getting larger.The jackpot has now reached $653 million with a $350.5 million cash option after Monday night’s drawing led to no jackpot winners. The winning numbers for Monday night were 1, 4, 12, 36, 49 and the Powerball 5. The Power Play was 2X.The Powerball jackpot was last won on Nov. 19, 2022, when a ticket in Kansas matched all five white balls and the red Powerball to win a $92.9 m
  
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• GM 4Q earnings rise 16% as sales rebound at end of last year

  31-01-2023 13:28 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Rising factory output led to strong U.S. sales at the end of last year, pushing General Motors' fourth-quarter net income up 16% over the same period a year ago.The Detroit automaker made $1.99 billion from October through December, or an adjusted $2.12 per share, easily beating Wall Street per-share projections for $1.69, according to a poll of industry analysts by FactSet.Quarterly revenue rose 28% to $43.1 billion, the company said, also beating estimates for $39.96 billi
  
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• Assistant basketball coach, 22, accused of posing as 13-year-old player during game

  31-01-2023 12:48 via wane.com
  
  PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- School officials in Portsmouth, Virginia, say they're investigating after a 22-year-old assistant coach allegedly posed as a 13-year-old girl and played in a junior varsity basketball game earlier this month.
  Parents of the girl the coach impersonated tell Nexstar's WAVY their daughter was out of town for a club basketball tournament during Churchland High School's Jan. 21 game in Suffolk.
  In video from the game obtained by WAVY, the assistant coach, identified as Arlis
  
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• Downtown Fort Wayne fire sends two to the hospital

  31-01-2023 09:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department is investigating a fire near downtown Fort Wayne that sent two people to the hospital.
  Crews responded to the 1300 block of West Main Street just after midnight. When they arrived firefighters found heavy fire throughout the first floor of a home, according to FWFD.Two adults did self-evacuate. Medics transported those two people to a local hospital for "observation," according to FWFD.Firefighters spent over an hour working on controlling
  
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• 'I had cervical cancer while pregnant:' Woman shares story to save a life

  31-01-2023 04:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -January is cervical cancer awareness month, and one survivorshared her story in hopes of saving a life. Brooke Wyse was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 20 weeks pregnant. Wyse had just suffered a miscarriage months prior. “It was pretty terrifying,” Wyse said. “I had already suffered a lot, so my first thought wasn’t even about me or my life really, it was more about my child and would I be able to continue to carry that child, so that
  
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• 'Politics are already in school board races:' Allen County officials weigh in on proposed state bill

  31-01-2023 04:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Officials in Allen County weighed in on the state push for legislation to allow school board candidates to run with a political party affiliation Monday.Steve Shine, Chairman of the Allen County Republican Party, said politics are already in school board races and that it was very apparent in the school board races that were held in Allen County in 2022.
  "There were more signs up for school board candidates at the various polling places across Allen County than th
  
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• Firefighters respond to fire in southeast Fort Wayne

  31-01-2023 03:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department is currently investigating a fire at an apartment complex in southeast Fort Wayne.Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Tamara Gardens Apartments near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Tillman Road. Allen County Coroner identifies victim from southwest Fort Wayne fireA firefighter at the scene told WANE 15 everyone evacuated the building and there were no injuries, but it is not known what started the fire.WANE 15 wil
  
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• Police: Garrett man hospitalized after crashing into patch of trees

  31-01-2023 02:38 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A Garrett man is in the hospital after suffering a head injury in a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.Police said 73-year-old Thomas Cook had been traveling eastbound in the 1700 block of County Road 60 when his vehicle left the roadway, continued through a ditch, over a driveway and eventually crashed into a patch of trees. Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in AuburnCook reportedly told authorities he ha
  
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• 'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

  31-01-2023 01:01 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday.Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children, Zak and Emily Hudson, said in a statement released through family spokeswoman Liza Cranis."The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brou
  
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