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• Warm with scattered showers to begin the workweek

  05-03-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  It has been a nice way to wrap up the weekend across the area! All of the mild air in place has helped melt the snow that fell on Friday in our northern communities.Look for skies to range from mostly clear to partly cloudy this evening. We turn mostly cloudy though area-wide after midnight tonight, as some scattered showers develop and move through. It is possible a few snowflakes mix in as a result of temperatures dropping down into the mid-to-upper 30s. Winds will also be picking up, with som
  
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• Police investigate crash northeast of downtown Fort Wayne

  05-03-2023 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a crash Sunday afternoon at an intersection northeast of downtown Fort Wayne.Numerous police vehicles were seen at the intersection of N. Anthony Boulevard and Tilden Avenue near Lakeside Park while police investigated the scene. Actor, comedian Shawn Wayans to perform stand-up shows in Fort WayneA maroon car could be seen sitting in a yard, but it is not known how many vehicles were involved in the crash.Authoriti
  
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• Man dies in crash northeast of downtown Fort Wayne

  05-03-2023 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man died in a crash northeast of downtown Fort Wayne Sunday afternoon.According to Fort Wayne Police, an elderly man crashed into a pole and a tree near the intersection of N. Anthony Boulevard and Tilden Avenue near Lakeside Park after driving off the road.The man was pronounced dead at an area hospital after he was rushed there in life-threatening condition.Numerous police vehicles were seen in the area while detectives investigated the scene. Actor, comedian
  
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• Dispatchers: 1 in life-threatening condition after crash northeast of downtown Fort Wayne

  05-03-2023 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a crash northeast of downtown Fort Wayne Sunday afternoon that left at least one person in life-threatening condition.Numerous police vehicles were seen at the intersection of N. Anthony Boulevard and Tilden Avenue near Lakeside Park while police investigated the scene. Actor, comedian Shawn Wayans to perform stand-up shows in Fort WayneA maroon car could be seen sitting in a yard, but it is not known how many vehi
  
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• 33 Iditarod sled dog race mushers to trek across Alaska

  05-03-2023 20:08 via wane.com
  
  WILLOW, Alaska (AP) — The race to Nome starts Sunday for 33 mushers in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.The mushers are to take off every two minutes in a staggered start across a frozen lake about 70 miles (112 kilometers) north of Anchorage. The race starts Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. local time.They will travel nearly a thousand miles (1,609 kilometers) over the unforgiving Alaska winterscape, climbing over two mountain ranges, mushing on frozen rivers and streams
  
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• Police: Celina man arrested on meth charge after foot pursuit

  05-03-2023 19:35 via wane.com
  
  CELINA, Ohio (WANE) — A Celina, Ohio man faces a felony drug charge after authorities reportedly found methamphetamines belonging to the suspect following a foot pursuit, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).On Saturday, an MCSO deputy reportedly observed "suspicious activity" in a parking lot near the intersection of Logan and Walnut streets in Celina.Shortly after, the deputy conducted a traffic stop on one of the involved vehicles, which was an electric powered bicycle
  
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• The best amusement parks in the U.S. for 2023: report

  05-03-2023 18:02 via wane.com
  
  (WHTM/WANE) - A report from U.S. News & World Report names the top amusement parks in the United States for 2023, and if you happen to live in Southern California, consider yourself lucky.Parks that made the top 17 were chosen for their variety of entertainment options, easily accessible locations and nearby lodging options.The Golden State had the most parks with five: Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Disneyland Park.At Knott
  
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• Dry and mild Sunday before scattered rain Monday

  05-03-2023 17:45 via wane.com
  
  After a foggy morning in some parts of the area, we're set to see dry and partly cloudy conditions this afternoon. High temperatures will reach the upper 40s, although high temperatures will vary from north to south; our northern counties will be cooler where the snow is still on the ground and our southern counties will be warmer. Still watch out for some areas of high water as you're heading out and about after all of the heavy rain we've experienced lately.Some scattered rain showers will arr
  
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• 12-year-old dies in single-vehicle crash near Logansport

  05-03-2023 16:21 via wane.com
  
  CASS COUNTY, Ind. -- A 12-year-old has died in a single-vehicle crash in Cass County.
  The Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a vehicle crash on Logansport Road east of 48th Street around 7 p.m. on March 3.
  A preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2011 Kia Sportage had come off the roadway and crashed into a guard rail and multiple trees on the south side of Logansport Road.John Mellencamp donates archives to Indiana UniversityThe driver, identified as 53-year-old Michael
  
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• Patchy morning fog before a dry and mild Sunday

  05-03-2023 15:30 via wane.com
  
  We've been thawing out quite nicely after Friday's system brought snow, heavy rain, and wind to the area. Roads are now in good shape, but still watch out for some areas of high water. Remember to turn around, don't drown if you encounter a flooded roadway.
  Thanks to rain overnight and the melting snow that remains in some parts of the area, we are still seeing some patches of fog as a drier airmass moves in overhead. Make sure you take it slow as you're heading out and about this morning.Otherw
  
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• Actor, comedian Shawn Wayans to perform stand-up shows in Fort Wayne

  05-03-2023 15:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One of the minds behind "White Chicks" and the first two movies in the "Scary Movie" franchise will soon be making his way to Fort Wayne.Actor and comedian Shawn Wayans will be performing four shows across two nights at Summit City Comedy Club on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25.The shows on both nights will each start at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and tickets range from $30 to $45. John Mellencamp announces 2 shows at Embassy TheatreAll shows have an age l
  
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• Fort Wayne's Taste of Sister Cities Gala makes its return

  05-03-2023 15:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Get ready to taste dishes from Japan, Germany, Poland, China, and Myanmar. Those are also known as Fort Wayne's Sister Cities.The Taste of Sister Cities Gala is at the end of March, but ticket sales will be closing soon. Stephanie Mack with the Gala stopped by WANE 15 to discuss the event. She shares what you can expect, and how it supports Fort Wayne Sister Cities International. See that in the video above.The Taste of Sister Cities Gala is on March 25 at the Parkview
  
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• Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new special

  05-03-2023 13:51 via wane.com
  
  A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao."The 58-year-old comedian on Saturday night performed his first stand-up special since last year’s Oscars in a much-awaited sequel that had all the hype — and more — of a Manny Pacquaio prizefight. “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” stream
  
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• Terrifying Video: Kids in North Carolina nearly hit at bus stop, alleged driver arrested

  05-03-2023 01:49 via wane.com
  
  STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The driver accused of nearly hitting two kids after failing to stop for a school bus has been arrested, North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed Saturday morning.35-year-old Joseph Pageant Jr., of Statesville, North Carolina, was arrested Saturday morning and faces multiple charges including passing a stopped school bus and careless and reckless driving. NCSHP: Suspect ID’d in Statesville bus reckless driving, authorities seek manThe inciden
  
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