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• Suspect in custody after striking state trooper on I-69

  04-03-2023 21:16 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Marion man was taken into custody following a crash that killed an Indiana State trooper Friday afternoon.Master Trooper James R. Bailey of Auburn was struck and killed after attempting to de-escalate a vehicle pursuit near I-69, south of Auburn.The suspect driver involved in this incident, Terry Dewaine Sands II, 42, of Marion, IN, was taken into custody and has been incarcerated in the DeKalb County Jail on a preliminary charge of Resisting Law Enforcement Causin
  
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• 28th Annual Doctor's Day educates children on medicine, health

  04-03-2023 19:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Science Central hosted the 28th Annual Doctor's Day Saturday where local hospital networks aimed to teach children about health and safety.Created by the FWMS-Alliance, an 84-year-old charitable organization, the health-career fair also educates children and their families about tips on nutrition, safety and fitness.Fort Wayne Komets mascot Icy D. Eagle plays with an Operation board game at the 28th Annual Doctor's Day at Science Central on Saturday, March 4, 2023
  
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• Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation sets up memorial fund for state trooper

  04-03-2023 18:56 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — In response to Indiana Master Trooper James R. Bailey dying in the line of duty Friday, the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation stepped up on Saturday to start of memorial fund for Bailey.The Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation established a link on its website where people can make donations, which will all be given to the widow of Bailey.Donations can also be made via Venmo to the following account: @indiana-fallen-heroes. Trooper struck, killed by vehicle on I-69 near AuburnAn invest
  
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• John Mellencamp donates archives to Indiana University

  04-03-2023 16:46 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Hoosier rocker John Mellencamp is donating an archived collection of his life and work to Indiana University, IU President Pamela Whitten announced Friday.The collection will include original creative works, photographs, instruments and other significant memorabilia related to his music, artwork, social activism and philanthropy, Whitten said. Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89“His collection will be an incredible resource for arts scholars and
  
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• Scout won't be coming home; South Carolina picked for SUV production

  04-03-2023 16:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — It's been decades since the last International Scout rolled off the production line in Fort Wayne. Since the announcement that Volkswagen would resurrect the vehicle that was an SUV before the term was coined, there has been hope by some that the new Scout might be produced in Fort Wayne. Historic Harvester Scout production could be backHowever that won't be the case. Scout Motors announced Friday it will manufacture the vehicle at a plant near Columbia, South Car
  
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• Fort Wayne Community Schools hosting a Pre-K event

  04-03-2023 15:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Community Schools is ready to help parents get their little ones a head start on schooling. Passport to Pre-K helps parents sign their children up for Pre-K.FWCS Pre-K Coordinator Katie Ziegler and FWCS Title 1 Director Kim Brooks stopped by WANE 15. In the interview above they discuss the benefits of Pre-K, the misconceptions about Pre-K, and how to sign your child up at Passport to Pre-K.Passport to Pre-K is on Tuesday, March 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. It's at Nort
  
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• FAME Festival returns next weekend

  04-03-2023 15:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An annual event showcasing the talents of local students will be here in a few days. The FAME Festival returns to the Grand Wayne Convention Center next weekend.FAME Festival executive director Kryste Wallen stopped by WANE 15 to discuss the festival. Learn more about the theme and performances happening in the interview above.The Fort Wayne FAME Festival is on Saturday, March 11, and Sunday, March 12. Saturday's hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday's hours are 12 to 5 p.m
  
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• Cinema Center to host Oscar Party

  04-03-2023 15:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Ahead of the Oscars next Sunday, Fort Wayne's Cinema Center is rolling out the red carpet. And you're invited to feel like a star.Cinema Center's board members stopped by WANE 15 to discuss the event. Learn all that will happen at the Oscar Party in the above interview.The Cinema Center's Oscar Party is on Saturday, March 11 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. General admission is $50, students are $25. The Cinema Center is located at 437 E Berry Street. Click here to learn more inform
  
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• 3 Indiana men guilty in fatal shooting of 3 men, 1 woman

  04-03-2023 14:34 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three Indianapolis men have been convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of three young men and a young woman found slain in a ransacked Indianapolis apartment, a prosecutor said Friday.Cameron Banks, Desmond Banks, and Lasean Watkins were convicted of four counts each of murder, felony murder and robbery resulting in serious bodily injury following a five-day trial, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said.The charges stemmed from the February 2020
  
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• Driver killed in 3 vehicle crash on U.S. 6 in DeKalb County

  04-03-2023 14:17 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A Waterloo, Indiana woman died Friday afternoon in a three vehicle crash on U.S. 6 according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.The crash happened just after 3 p.m. when the driver of a Chevy Equinox heading east swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid hitting a vehicle that had slowed down in front of him. The Equinox struck an oncoming GMC Envoy, hitting it head-on. A car heading west behind the Envoy then hit the Equinox.Damaged SUV from fatal crash on U.S. 6
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day: Roads remain slick

  04-03-2023 06:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Friday's 15 Fury Alert Day has ended. The rain and snow are exiting eastward. Winds, which once gusted over 50 mph, are weaker and will continue to decrease in intensity through Saturday morning.Even though the rain and snow are ending, roads have the potential to still be slick and icy with temps below freezing, as low as the upper 20s during the early morning hours of Saturday.This is the final update to this page for this storm event. The link to our daily forecast p
  
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• 3/3 Highlight Zone - Boys Sectional Semifinals

  04-03-2023 05:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Six sectionals sites involving local teams were postponed until Saturday, but there was plenty of action on the final edition of the Highlight Zone this year as Northrop, North Side, Norwell, Peru, Adams Central, Blackhawk Christian, Southwood, and Canterbury all advanced.
  
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• Fort Wayne Museum of Art 'ArtRageous' gala

  04-03-2023 05:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Fort Wayne Museum of Art during Friday night's "ArtRageous" gala, which raised $310,000.The museum, 311 E Main St, was founded in 1921 and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, a distinction earned by only 3% of museums.
  
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• 3/3 Highlight Zone Prep Basketball Scoreboard

  04-03-2023 04:46 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL SCORES4A at Carroll
  Northrop 59 East Noble 53
  Snider 57 North Side 64
  Title Game Saturday at 7 p.m.4A at Columbia City
  South Side vs. Wayne ppd.; 10 a.m. Saturday
  Columbia City vs. Huntington North ppd.; Noon Saturday
  Title Game Saturday at 7:30 p.m.3A at Garrett
  Heritage vs. Bishop Dwenger ppd.; 6 p.m. Saturday
  Concordia vs. Woodlan ppd.; 7:30 p.m. Saturday
  Title Game Monday at 7:30 p.m.3A at Peru
  Oak Hill 47 Peru 55
  Maconaquah 60 Norwell 80
  Title Gam
  
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• Hundreds of I&M customers without power around Fort Wayne

  04-03-2023 03:02 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) - Thousands of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers across northeast Indiana were without power Friday and into Saturday.
  Over 2,000 customers are without power in Whitley County Friday, according to an I&M outage map.In total, I&M said over 10,000 customers lost power across its coverage areas of northeast, north central and east central Indiana, as well as southwest Michigan. Trooper struck and killed by vehicle on I-69 near AuburnI&M also said crew
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day: Precip ending tonight

  04-03-2023 01:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here's the latest update (as of 7:45 pm Friday night) of what's to come the rest of the night.WIND GUSTS: They remain high - could still max out around 45 mph, but will decrease to 20 mph by daybreak Saturday.MORE RAIN: A little rain remains, but much is changing over to snow as temps fall. Areas that saw mostly rain during the day will only see light snow accumulations tonight. Roads may be flooded and this may be difficult to see now that we are after sunset.SNOW: Are
  
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• Authorities issue Public Safety Alert for missing Fort Wayne teen

  04-03-2023 01:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A Public Safety Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl missing from Fort Wayne who was last seen north of downtown.Authorities said 15-year-old Sabrina Smith was last seen at approximately 6:45 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Stadium Drive. Traffic light pole falls at Washington, BroadwaySmith is a white female with blue and purple hair, is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.Anyone with information regarding her disappearance should call 260-
  
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• Authorities cancel Public Safety Alert for missing Fort Wayne teen

  04-03-2023 01:30 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE: Authorities canceled this Public Safety Alert at 7:43 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Police found the victim safe.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A Public Safety Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl missing from Fort Wayne who was last seen north of downtown.Authorities said 15-year-old Sabrina Smith was last seen at approximately 6:45 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Stadium Drive. Traffic light pole falls at Washington, BroadwaySmith is a white female with blue and purple hair, is 5 f
  
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• Rokita vs. TikTok takes the stage in Allen County; federal court case pending

  04-03-2023 00:51 via wane.com
  
  'We're never going to get it perfect, but we're at least going to try to improve,' says Tik Tok executive in courtFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Todd Rokita's battle against the powerful made-in-China social media giant, TikTok, is being waged in Allen Superior Court.Sometime next week or in the next couple of months, Allen Superior Court Judge Craig Bobay of the civil division will render a decision on whether the Indiana Attorney General can force the entertainment platform to change its rating in
  
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• Traffic light pole falls at Washington, Broadway

  04-03-2023 00:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One of the traffic lights at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Broadway came crashing down Friday evening.
  Officers at the scene are unsure exactly what caused the light and pole to knock over and say it will be a while before the road is entirely clear.
  Traffic is slowed but not stopped.
  
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