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• Party of two: Yelp ranks top 10 restaurants for a first date in Fort Wayne

  17-02-2023 23:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - If you're scrambling to figure out the perfect spot for a first date, the search is over.Yelp compiled a list of the best restaurants in Fort Wayne for a first date. Here are Yelp’s Top 10 Fort Wayne pizza spotsYelp explained the process behind its rankings-- the list was formed based on restaurants with a large concentration of reviews, and taking relevant key words to narrow down the list for a first date. Each restaurant was then ranked each by the total volume
  
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• Gun confiscated from locker room at South Side High School this week

  17-02-2023 23:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A gun was confiscated from a student Tuesday at South Side High School, administration said in a letter to families.The letter, shared with WANE 15, said a gun was found in a coat pocket in a locker room at the school that afternoon. The letter said there were no intentions to hurt anyone with the gun.The student involved was identified, administrators said, and the Fort Wayne Community Schools Code of Conduct is being used to handle the incident. FWCS: Student had gun
  
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• 16 catalytic converters stolen from used truck shop in Monroe

  17-02-2023 22:40 via wane.com
  
  MONROE, Ind. (WANE) – It's no secret that getting your catalytic converter stolen is a hassle.
  Catalytic converters help regulate harmful substances from your exhaust and are also made of valuable metals, namely platinum, palladium, and rhodium.But one Monroe business owner had 16 stolen in one morning."It's just unfortunate, we're not a huge operation," said Matt Zimmerman. "It really puts the hurts to a guy like me."
  Zimmerman is the Vice President of Marshal's Motors which deals mostly
  
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• Person shot inside Castleton Square Mall, IMPD speaking with persons of interest

  17-02-2023 22:37 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy police are investigating a shooting at the Castleton Square Mall.Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department crews were called around 3:30 p.m. Friday to 6020 E. 82nd Street, the address for the mall, on multiple reports of shots fired and a person shot.
  Upon arrival, IMPD officers found security inside the mall's foyer area providing first aid, including a tourniquet, to a male victim.
  The age of the victim, IMPD said, is unknown. Police said he was taken to a local ho
  
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• IMPD responds to shooting at Castleton Square Mall, speaking with persons of interest

  17-02-2023 22:37 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy police are investigating a shooting at the Castleton Square Mall.Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department crews were called around 3:30 p.m. Friday to 6020 E. 82nd Street, the address for the mall, on multiple reports of shots fired and a person shot.
  Upon arrival, IMPD officers found security inside the mall's foyer area providing first aid, including a tourniquet, to a male victim.
  The age of the victim, IMPD said, is unknown. Police said he was taken to a local ho
  
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• IMPD responds to shooting at Castleton Square Mall

  17-02-2023 22:37 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy police are responding to a shooting at the Castleton Square Mall.Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department crews were called around 3:30 p.m. to 6020 E. 82nd Street, the address for the mall, on a report of shots fired.
  IMPD has confirmed that one person has been shot at the mall, although the victim's condition is unknown. PREVIOUSLY: Simon Malls ignores questions about security after recent shootings
  The department tweeted around 3:50 p.m. that officers on scene app
  
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• 18-year-old shot inside Castleton Square Mall, IMPD speaking with persons of interest

  17-02-2023 22:37 via wane.com
  
  EDITOR'S NOTE: Despite the Castleton Square Mall saying that "two suspects were quickly detained", IMPD said that one person was detained and released.------------------------------INDIANAPOLIS — Indy police are investigating a shooting at the Castleton Square Mall that injured an 18-year-old.Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department crews were called around 3:30 p.m. Friday to 6020 E. 82nd Street, the address for the mall, on multiple reports of shots fired and a person shot.
  Upon arriv
  
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• Verdict: Man escapes two murder counts in double killing; life in prison still likely

  17-02-2023 22:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man accused of killing two women at a Fort Wayne home in 2021 escaped two murder charges but is still facing the probability he'll spend the rest of his life in prison.That's because Allen Superior Court jurors who decided his fate Friday believed he had been at the scene of the shootings participating in a robbery when they happened.
  Jurors found Ronald Price not guilty of two counts of murder in connection to the shooting deaths of 40-year-old Jennifer Dray and 30-y
  
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• Verdict: Man escapes two murder counts in double killing; guilty on felony murder

  17-02-2023 22:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - On Friday, an Allen County jury found Ron Price, not guilty of shooting to death at close range two Fort Wayne women, cut down as they waited desperately for help in a first floor bathroom at 815 Third St.However, the jury did find him guilty on felony murder, the act of committing another crime while murder is being committed, and a fifth charge of guilty of attempted murder. Felony murder carries the same sentence as murder, so he’s facing 45 to 65 years of pris
  
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• Man convicted of murdering girlfriend; remains found buried

  17-02-2023 22:14 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — A jury convicted a southern Indiana man of murder Friday in connection with the death of his girlfriend whose remains were found buried in a shallow grave.A Bartholomew County Circuit Court jury brought in from Shelby County deliberated for about an hour before finding Patrick Doyle, 40, of Columbus, guilty in the August 2021 murder of his live-in girlfriend, 37-year-old Heather Ann Steuver of Columbus.Steuver’s remains were found buried near Columbus, police sa
  
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• 2/17 Highlight Zone Prep Basketball Scoreboard

  17-02-2023 22:00 via wane.com
  
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  Prairie Heights 55 Lakeland 67
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• Delphi suspect Richard Allen's next hearing scheduled for June

  17-02-2023 21:09 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen has a new date for his bail hearing.Special Judge Fran Gull held a virtual hearing Friday with Allen, his attorneys and prosecutors to set a new date. Allen is now scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on June 15. A June 16 date has also been set aside in case the court needs additional time.In addition to the bail issue, the parties involved will discuss potential dates for a new trial during the June hearing. An Allen County
  
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• After School Satan Club holds first meeting at Virginia primary school

  17-02-2023 19:45 via wane.com
  
  CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) - After being put on hold for months, an After School Satan Club held its first meeting Thursday night at B.M. Williams Primary School in Chesapeake, Virginia.The ACLU of Virginia called the development a victory for free speech and religious liberty.
  “Under the First Amendment, the government can’t treat one religious group less favorably than another, and it can’t give potential objectors or hecklers a ‘veto’ over unpopular speech by chargin
  
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• FWCS: Student had gun at North Side

  17-02-2023 17:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A student who had a gun inside North Side High School on Friday is in police custody, according to Fort Wayne Community Schools officials.
  Administrators at North Side became aware that a student had a gun that morning and the student was immediately found and isolated while Fort Wayne Police were called to help, a letter written by Principal Dave West and sent home to parents said.
  The student made no threats and "did not indicate an intent to harm anyone in the school
  
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• Disney on Ice is coming to the Memorial Coliseum Feb. 23-26

  17-02-2023 16:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Come see the magic next weekend as Disney on Ice comes to the Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum Feb. 23-26.The show featured next weekend will be "Into the Magic". Show times are Feb. 23 at 7 p.m., Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Entertainment in 2023Ticket prices are as low as $15 per person.
  
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• Disney on Ice coming to Memorial Coliseum Feb. 23-26

  17-02-2023 16:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Come see the magic next weekend as Disney on Ice comes to the Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum Feb. 23-26.The show featured next weekend will be "Into the Magic". Show times are Feb. 23 at 7 p.m., Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Entertainment in 2023Ticket prices are as low as $15 per person.
  
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• Valentine's Day chocolate sold at Target recalled, may contain tree nuts

  17-02-2023 16:25 via wane.com
  
  (WHTM) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Favorite Day branded Valentine's Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils have been recalled, as they may contain an undeclared tree nut.
  The chocolates were distributed nationwide through Target retail stores.Silvestri Sweets Inc., the company that manufactured them, reported an undeclared pecan allergen that may be in the candy.Disney themed children’s toys recalled over choking hazardAnyone who has allergies
  
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• Driver in critical condition after northeast Allen County crash

  17-02-2023 16:21 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A driver is in critical condition after two cars crashed at an intersection in northeast Allen County.Sometime before 9 a.m., one car was northbound and one was headed south, and police determined they crashed at the intersection of SR 37 and Cuba Road.An officer at the scene told WANE 15 a contributing factor may have been the icy roads in the area.
  
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• How 'tax friendly' is Indiana? Study gives every state a grade

  17-02-2023 14:59 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The least cheery of all seasons, tax season, is upon us. As you file this year, you may be paying a very different amount than your neighbors in a state next door.
  An updated analysis by MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, evaluates how "tax friendly" each state is by evaluating the tax burden on the average citizen. States with low tax burdens earned an A, while those with the highest tax burden earned Fs.When will I get my tax refund?To conduct the study, MoneyGeek looked at
  
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• 'Hello, Dolly!' opening weekend

  17-02-2023 14:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history will be coming to the Arts United Center this weekend. The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents 'Hello, Dolly!'Saturday at 7:30 p.m. many talented Fort Wayne community members will take the audience back to 1890s New York City in a play full of humor, romance, andenergetic dance.
  Tickets are on sale now and the play runs through February 26th.
  Wane 15's Taylor King spoke with Civic Theatre executive director Phillip Colg
  
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• Tank plant in small Ohio city plays big role in Ukraine war

  17-02-2023 13:22 via wane.com
  
  LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Thousands of miles from the front lines, a sprawling manufacturing plant in the small midwestern city of Lima, Ohio, is playing a critical role in the effort to arm Ukraine as it fends off the Russian invasion.Owned by the Army and operated by General Dynamics, the plant is expected to refurbish Abrams tanks for the U.S. to send to Ukraine, and is already preparing to build an updated version of the vehicle for Poland, U.S. Army officials said Thursday as they toured the
  
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• What to know about the chemicals in the Ohio train derailment

  17-02-2023 12:03 via wane.com
  
  The Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio left behind toxic chemicals, leaving many wondering about potential health impacts though officials say it’s safe to remain in the community.Residents temporarily evacuated because of the release of a carcinogen called vinyl chloride, but on Feb. 8, officials determined they could return, citing air quality monitoring that showed “readings at points below safety screening levels for contaminants of concern.”Air monitoring
  
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• Bowling fundraiser aims to raise $250K for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana

  17-02-2023 03:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana held a party at Thunderbowl #1 Thursday evening to kick out the organization's largest annual fundraiser.The 2023 Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser involves bowling throughout the rest of February into early March, and the organization hopes to raise roughly $250,000. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo raises prices of tickets, membership packagesShelley Schwab, chief development officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters, said the
  
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• Locked in: Commissioners get approval for new Allen County jail site despite concerns of residents

  17-02-2023 02:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – After a protracted process, Allen County Commissioners can finally move forward with the Meyer Road site for the new Allen County Jail.
  At Thursday's Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, contingency use was passed by the board allowing the construction of a jail on the site in a 3-1 vote. Allen County Commissioners unveil timeline for new county jailWhile the commissioners may have gotten what they wanted, many residents of the adjacent Sunnymede neighborho
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Zoo raises prices of tickets, membership packages

  17-02-2023 01:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has increased prices for single-day tickets and membership packages ahead of the zoo's 59th season.Individual tickets now cost $18 for adults and $14 for children after previously costing $16 and $12 respectively; however, the zoo also redefined what it considers an "adult" in its latest price changes.Previously, adult tickets were reserved for customers ages 19 and up, but customers ages 13 and up will now have to purchase an adult t
  
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