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• Desegregating ISU basketball: the story of Clarence Walker

  16-02-2023 23:13 via wane.com
  
  TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — 75 years ago, Clarence Walker made history. He did the minute he stepped on the court for the Indiana State Sycamores in 1946-- becoming the first Black player on the men’s basketball team, according to local historian Crystal Reynolds. “The amazing coach John Wooden joined Indiana State, and one of the first things he did was he brought in Clarence Walker. Clarence Walker desegregated Indiana State Teacher’s College basketball te
  
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• Planned Parenthood to offer vasectomy services in Indiana

  16-02-2023 22:50 via wane.com
  
  HAMMOND, Ind. — A Planned Parenthood in northwest Indiana will be the first of several Indiana locations that will begin offering vasectomies.
  “We’re thrilled to expand our birth control options for people in Indiana,” said Rebecca Gibron, CEO for Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (PPGNHAIK). “In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe, this highly effective method is a great way to take control of fami
  
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• Allen County Council votes to fund services in problem-solving courts

  16-02-2023 22:48 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The good news in Allen County is that drunk driving cases are down.The bad news is the county’s fees from the Alcohol Countermeasures Program, or ACP, have also decreased.Superior Court Judge Fran Gull said transportation services like Uber and Lyft have helped drunk drivers avoid the temptation of getting behind the wheel on top of nationwide awareness through anti-drunk driving campaigns.These ACP funds are used to fund the county’s problem-solving court
  
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• Driver dies after crash with semi on US 30

  16-02-2023 21:17 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) - A woman driving on US 30 died Thursday morning after crashing into a semi at an intersection in Ohio.A 2003 International semitrailer driven by 30-year-old Ryan Ferguson of Frankfort, Indiana was headed west on US 30 around 8:20 a.m., according to a release from Ohio State Highway Patrol.That's when a 2015 Buick Regal was eastbound on US 30 and turned left onto CR 15, crashing into the semi as it came through the intersection.Officers determined the driver, 38-year-ol
  
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• TinCaps to use alternate name for select games during 2023 season

  16-02-2023 21:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps announced they will play as the Hoosier State Tenderloins from Aug. 3-6 at Parkview Field during this upcoming season.The team is doing this as a way to recognize the state-wide famous breaded tenderloin sandwich, which is currently being debated by the Indiana General Assembly about possibly naming the breaded tenderloin as the official state sandwich.The sandwich originates from northeast Indiana and was first introduced to Hoosiers at Nick's Ki
  
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• Interactive map: Tracking cartel arrests across the country

  16-02-2023 20:28 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Since Jan. 2022, more than 300 people in the United States have been charged or arrested for criminal activity directly linked to Mexican drug cartels, according to a NewsNation analysis.The total number of crimes that can be traced back to cartels is likely much higher. In fiscal year 2021, for example, the United States Sentencing Commission recorded more than 17,500 drug trafficking cases nationwide.
  In some cases — like the undercover drug trafficking investigatio
  
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• Friday hearing for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen postponed, court officials say

  16-02-2023 20:10 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The bail hearing for Richard Allen will have to wait.Court officials said a bail hearing scheduled for Friday (Feb. 17) will be postponed as requested by the defense. The hearing had been set for 10 a.m., with Allen expected to be in attendance.According to court records, the parties will instead meet remotely at 12:30 p.m. Friday to determine future dates. The transport order for Allen has been canceled.Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland filed a motion Monday s
  
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• WATCH: Biden to speak on unknown aerial objects amid review

  16-02-2023 19:49 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to deliver his most substantial account Thursday of U.S. efforts to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes aerial drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.The president's 2 p.m. White House remarks come after he directed National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures
  
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• Biden wants 'sharper rules' on unknown aerial objects

  16-02-2023 19:49 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.The president has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures after the U.S. shot down the Chinese balloon, as
  
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• Biden to speak on unknown aerial objects amid review

  16-02-2023 19:49 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to deliver his most substantial account Thursday of U.S. efforts to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes aerial drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.The president's 2 p.m. White House remarks come after he directed National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures
  
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• Alps Brau Beer returning to Fort Wayne area after 45 years

  16-02-2023 19:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - What was once a staple in the Fort Wayne area is now making a comeback.Entrepreneurs Brad and Sheila Klopfenstein, in collaboration with 2Toms Brewing Company, are bringing back Alps Brau beer to local bars and stores after a 45-year hiatus.The beer was originally created by Centlivre/Old Crown Brewing Company in 1957 as a celebration of the brewery's 95th anniversary. The beer became popular in the city and throughout the Midwest. The brewery began facing competition f
  
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• Disney themed children's toys recalled over choking hazard

  16-02-2023 19:28 via wane.com
  
  EAST WINDSOR, N.J. (WXIN) -- Toys meant to be children's first toy figurines are being recalled over a risk of choking.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves “My First” Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, and Stitch Figurines. The figurines, which measure about 4.25 to 5.25 inches high, are made of soft vinyl, and some have a bead rattle.Children’s pajamas recalled over burn risk
  The recall was initiated after Kids Preferred received 10 reports
  
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• Day 3 of double murder trial brings talk of missing gun, more testimony

  16-02-2023 19:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The missing gun used in a 2021 double murder was discussed in day three of the trial in Allen Superior Court.Michelle Fletcher, a forensic firearm expert, said the shell casings found after the shooting deaths of Jennifer Dray, 40, and Amanda Shroyer, 30, all came from the same 9mm gun. Double murder trial testimony revolves around drugsThat gun has not been found.Fletcher was tasked with testing several 9mm guns taken from people like witness Joshua Dube and others. Da
  
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• Day 3 of double murder: 9mm gun used to kill two women doesn't match any tested;

  16-02-2023 19:22 via wane.com
  
  'you did the right thing,' homicide detective tells witnessFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -Double murder trial testimony revolves around drugsThe first day of September 2021 had the usual good morning kind of start for Marina Zrnic.As was her usual habit, Zrnic went to the office at Hawthorn Suites to speak with her friend at the desk. Her friend also did housekeeping at this local hotel off Lima Road, so she followed her into the laundry room.Richard Shroyer mourns the daughter, Amanda, who looked jus
  
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• Allen County Council approves $30 million for drainage, septic tank projects

  16-02-2023 19:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Thursday morning the Allen County Council approved spending $30 million of an available $74 million in ARPA funds to address long-standing drainage and septic tank projects.Commissioner Richard Beck said there are at least 18 projects in the county that need immediate attention.
  One of those projects is in Zulu where homes are hooked up to an antiquated septic tank system.
  The council also allocated another $4 million to provide broadband internet access. Another $1 milli
  
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• I&M to replace miles of wooden poles with steel ones in Fort Wayne, Aboite Township

  16-02-2023 18:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) on Thursday announced plans to upgrade about seven miles of power lines that connect three substations in southwest Allen County.The project will replace what are described as aging wooden poles from the 1960s with steel poles. The utility says that since 2015 there have been five service interruptions in that area and it requires frequent maintenance.
  The power lines in line to be replaced are in Aboite Township in an area bounded by Dick
  
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• I&M pole replacement upgrade could jeopardize some residential trees

  16-02-2023 18:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) on Thursday announced plans to upgrade about seven miles of power lines that connect three substations in southwest Allen County.The project will replace what are described as aging wooden poles from the 1960s with steel poles. The utility says that since 2015 there have been five service interruptions in that area and it requires frequent maintenance.
  The power lines in line to be replaced are in Aboite Township in an area bounded by Dick
  
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• I&M pole replacement plan could jeopardize some residential trees

  16-02-2023 18:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) on Thursday announced plans to upgrade about seven miles of power lines that connect three substations in southwest Allen County.The project will replace what are described as aging wooden poles from the 1960s with steel poles. The utility says that since 2015 there have been five service interruptions in that area and it requires frequent maintenance.
  The power lines in line to be replaced are in Aboite Township in an area bounded by Dick
  
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• I&M plans to replace miles of wooden poles with steel ones in Fort Wayne, Aboite Township

  16-02-2023 18:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) on Thursday announced plans to upgrade about seven miles of power lines that connect three substations in southwest Allen County.The project will replace what are described as aging wooden poles from the 1960s with steel poles. The utility says that since 2015 there have been five service interruptions in that area and it requires frequent maintenance.
  The power lines in line to be replaced are in Aboite Township in an area bounded by Dick
  
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• 'Homeward Bound': Humane Fort Wayne to double its shelter space, add services

  16-02-2023 18:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Humane Fort Wayne announced Thursday a new shelter is coming to Fort Wayne that will house twice as many cats and dogs.The organization is combining its shelter and clinical services in a new facility at 901 Leesburg Road. The grand opening is set for 2024."Having a more centrally-located shelter will facilitate more visitors and that will save more lives," Humane Fort Wayne said.According to the release, the 5-acre property will have three times the space as the curren
  
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• Tuesday Morning to close both Fort Wayne locations

  16-02-2023 16:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning will close both of its Fort Wayne locations. The stores are located at the Parkwest Shopping Center off West Jefferson and Illinois on the city's southwest side and at 4701 Coldwater Road just north of Coliseum Boulevard.Tuesday Morning describes itself as "a leading destination for unique home and lifestyle goods. We specialize in name-brand, better/best products for the home."The closings are tied to a bankruptcy filing by the company.
  
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• Police clock Mustang going 130 mph on US 33; driver 'proud'

  16-02-2023 16:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The driver of a Mustang speeding nearly three times faster than the limit seemed "proud" when confronted by an officer, according to newly-released Allen Superior Court documents.Allen County prosecutors on Thursday charged 18-year-old Anthony Lecona with a Level 6 felony count of criminal recklessness using a deadly weapon and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving.According to court documents, shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday, an Allen County officer clocked a red F
  
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• Biden arrives at Walter Reed for physical exam

  16-02-2023 15:29 via wane.com
  
  President Biden arrived at Walter Reed Medical Center on Thursday morning to undergo his annual physical.Biden arrived for his physical around 9:15 a.m. The White House will publicly release a written summary of the president’s physical later in the day after it is completed, the press office said.Biden did not have a physical during the 2022 calendar year, which the White House chalked up to “scheduling around what has been a busy and evolving travel schedule in recent weeks.”
  
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• West Baden Springs hotel named one of top 15 resorts in US

  16-02-2023 15:14 via wane.com
  
  WEST BADEN SPRINGS, Ind. -- An Indiana hotel once dubbed the "eighth wonder of the world" has been recognized as one of the top 15 resorts in the country.According to Trips to Discover, West Baden Springs Hotel is no. 5 on its list of the 15 highest rated resorts in the United States."Trips to Discover analyzed TripAdvisor reviews for over 2,500 resorts in the U.S. to pull the wisdom of the crowd and find the best resorts in the country," explained the travel blog.
  Tourists lie on their backs to
  
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• WATCH: Woman fights off attacker in Florida gym

  16-02-2023 15:12 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 24-year-old woman was able to fight off an attacker who chased her around a gym at an apartment complex in Tampa last month, authorities said."As soon as he was approaching me," recalled Nashali Alma. "I pushed him. I said, 'Bro, what the f are you doing?'"According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred on Jan. 22 at a gym in the Inwood Park Apartment Complex and was caught on a security camera.Alma told deputies she was exercising alone
  
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• Ford halts production, shipments of electric F-150 after battery fire

  16-02-2023 14:02 via wane.com
  
  DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.Production at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, has been stopped until at least the end of next week.The automaker said in a statement Wednesday night it has no reason to believe electric pickups already in use by customers are affected by the battery issue.“By the end of ne
  
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• Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

  16-02-2023 13:51 via wane.com
  
  Hundreds of worried people gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, near the Pennsylvania state line, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and promise that air and water monitoring would continue.With the community in the national spotlight, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan is slated to visit Thursday to assess the ongoing response and hear from impacted residents.Those attending Wednesday's informational ses
  
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• 'We're excited': Business awaits Pufferbelly Trail extension

  16-02-2023 03:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -The Pufferbelly Trail is extending in Allen County, and one Huntertown business is excited for the growth.
  Huntertown Stables teaches kids and adults how to ride, handle, and train horses. Terry Fonner, owner of Huntertown Stables, said they've lived there and operated their business for about 6 years. He said they sold a portion of their land to be used for the Pufferbelly Trail extension off of Gump Road in Huntertown."We've been waiting for this moment to arise. We're
  
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• Aboite Christian School to open new school in Fort Wayne

  16-02-2023 03:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Aboite Christian School plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday, Feb. 19, for a new school building being built in Fort Wayne.The new 8,000-square-foot facility is located at 6222 Bass Road on Fort Wayne's west side.The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m., and an open house that is open to the public will take place after the ceremony. Fort Wayne wants your thoughts on Foster Park trail"Overall, a new school building can play a vital role in the growth an
  
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• The IRS is sending out tax refunds: See how the average amount compares so far

  16-02-2023 00:45 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) – With tax season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is giving Americans a look at how much the average taxpayer refund is this year.So far, this year's tax season is living up to the IRS warning of underwhelming refunds.The average refund amount in 2023 is $1,963, a 10.8% decrease from last year’s average of $2,201, the IRS says.Tax professionals have said that this year's refunds likely won’t be as much as last year's since multiple tax credits, includin
  
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• Gun safety advocates rally at Indiana Statehouse

  16-02-2023 00:02 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Moms Demand Action led a rally for gun safety Wednesday in the Indiana State Capitol.Several speakers took the podium, including Moms Demand Action founder and Indiana native Shannon Watts. The day is focused on speaking with lawmakers about legislation focused on gun safety.Deandra Dycus is a senior fellow with Moms Demand Action. She is also works with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department as the non-fatal shooting advocate and support manager. Dycus said they're exci
  
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