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• 'Sober Ride Indiana' encourages road safety with discounted rideshares

  13-03-2023 22:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Hoosier organization is providing a way to keep Fort Wayne's roads as safe as possible during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.Sober Ride Indiana is offering $15 in rideshare credits through Uber and Lyft to help eliminate drinking and driving this holiday weekend.For the credits to work, your ride must begin or end at an address within Fort Wayne city limits.The credits are valid from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.Vouchers are limited. Stay up to date with the latest options for rid
  
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• Auburn diner starts GoFundMe to help 79-year-old dishwasher pay bills

  13-03-2023 21:24 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — At 79 years old, Lou Ann Antrup works as a dishwasher at North Main Street Diner in Auburn three or four times each week.The diner's owner, Alicia Price, said Antrup has had trouble paying her bills and is at risk of losing her car, so Price decided to start a GoFundMe to help Antrup with her financial troubles.The GoFundMe, which aims to raise $16,000, hopes to allow Antrup to pay off her car, a few months of rent and some other bills so she can retire."You can see i
  
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• Affordable housing units slated for acreage at Bluffton and Dunkelberg roads

  13-03-2023 21:20 via wane.com
  
  Construction on Thunder Pointe will start next yearALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - More than 60 affordably-priced apartments are slated for construction at Bluffton and Dunkelberg roads.Keller Development, Inc.- responsible for other affordable housing developments on Huguenard Road and Ardmore Avenue- filed an application with the Allen County Plan Commission to build 64 apartment units on about six acres at the corner of Bluffton and Dunkelberg. The plan calls for 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroo
  
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• TRAA executive director talks potential funding from city

  13-03-2023 21:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Mayor Tom Henry's office announced last week that his administration will introduce a funding plan to Fort Wayne city council that will assist the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority(TRAA).The plan, which will be presented for a potential introduction at Tuesday's meeting, is to provide $3 million over a period of time."We're very encouraged that they're willing to continue to support EMS," Joel Benz said.Benz is the Executive Director for TRAA.He told WANE 15 on Monday t
  
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• Country Heritage announces distillery opening in 2024

  13-03-2023 21:03 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A locally-owned winery has announced a new venture: a distillery set to open next year.Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard said Monday on Facebook they plan to open a distillery in spring 2024.The winery, whose motto is "Grow Local, Drink Local", has three Indiana locations in LaOtto, Nashville and most recently downtown Fort Wayne. The location of the distillery has not been announced.Here's the full announcement:We are so thankful for your support over the years!
  
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• Arp ad signals mayoral primary heating up

  13-03-2023 20:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With 50 days ahead of the May 2 primary, political ad season started Monday.Saying "Fort Wayne needs serious leadership," Jason Arp rolled out a 30-second spot he said would play for Fort Wayne Comcast and Frontier subscribers during Tucker Carlson's show on Fox News."These viewers are generally fiscally conservative voters that would be sympathetic to our position on limiting government to its appropriate roles," Arp told WANE 15.Tom Didier, Arp's opponent and fellow
  
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• INDOT: I-469 exit closed with overturned semi

  13-03-2023 19:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An overturned semi trailer has caused the closure of the Interstate 469 exit between Lincoln Avenue and Old U.S. 24 about one mile north of New Haven, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
  Officials said the exit ramp will be closed for the next five or so.
  No injuries were reported in the overturn.
  
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• INDOT: I-469 exit back open after overturned semi

  13-03-2023 19:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - On Monday, an overturned semi trailer caused the closure of the Interstate 469 exit between Lincoln Avenue and U.S. 24 about one mile north of New Haven, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
  Officials said the exit ramp would be closed for the next five hours or so.
  No injuries were reported in the overturn.
  The exit opened back up around 7:00 p.m.
  
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• Meth and weed: Amped up Indiana mom charged with OWI

  13-03-2023 19:21 via wane.com
  
  KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A traffic stop Sunday night turned into the arrest of a mom who was driving while intoxicated with her three kids in the car.Around 10:45 p.m., a state trooper stopped a vehicle in Vincennes for improper display of a license plate and a defective headlight. A woman and her three children were in the vehicle, which smelled like marijuana, police noted in the release.The driver, 46-year-old Jaimee Robinson of Vincennes, displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobr
  
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• Zebra bites Ohio man's arm off before being put down

  13-03-2023 18:34 via wane.com
  
  CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) - A man was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after a zebra attacked him in Pickaway County, Ohio.According to an incident report from the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office, deputies were sent around 5:30 p.m. to a fenced-in field after reports that a man had his arm dismembered by a zebra he owned.Pickaway County deputies and a victim's family member fend off a zebra after it bit a man's arm off. (Courtesy Photo/Pickaway County Sheriff's Office)As deputies arrived,
  
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• Zebra bites Ohio man's arm before deputy puts animal down

  13-03-2023 18:34 via wane.com
  
  Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the extent of the victim's injuries.CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) - A man was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after a zebra attacked him in Pickaway County, Ohio.According to an incident report from the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office, deputies were sent around 5:30 p.m. to a fenced-in field after reports that a man was seriously injured by a zebra he owned.Pickaway County deputies and a victim's family member fend off a zebra after it bit
  
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• Zebra bites Ohio man's arm before being put down

  13-03-2023 18:34 via wane.com
  
  Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the extent of the victim's injuries.CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) - A man was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after a zebra attacked him in Pickaway County, Ohio.According to an incident report from the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office, deputies were sent around 5:30 p.m. to a fenced-in field after reports that a man was seriously injured by a zebra he owned.Pickaway County deputies and a victim's family member fend off a zebra after it bit
  
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• Passenger dies after crash with LaGrange County deputy

  13-03-2023 17:54 via wane.com
  
  LAGRANGE, Ind. (WANE) - A passenger injured in a LaGrange crash Wednesday has died, according to Indiana State Police.The Allen County Coroner's Office said 87-year-old Barbara Ebert died Sunday at a hospital in Fort Wayne. ISP: Crash injures LaGrange County deputy, 2 othersAccording to ISP, a deputy with the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department was driving on Detroit Street near a Dollar General when a car turned out of the store's parking lot directly into the path of the deputy’s
  
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• Despite setbacks, Fort Wayne GM Plant continues to do well

  13-03-2023 17:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - For the past few years since the COVID-19 pandemic, automakers like General Motors have been dealing with setbacks particularly with shortages in parts and semiconductor chips.Even when GM is dealing with these setbacks, they have continued to do well from a sales standpoint, especially with its pickup trucks. The company saw a 16 percent increase in its net income during the fourth quarter of 2022. The GM plant in Fort Wayne builds pickup trucks like the Chevrolet Silv
  
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• Willie Nelson to perform at Foellinger Theatre

  13-03-2023 17:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A country music icon and one of its original "outlaws" will perform again in Fort Wayne later this year.Willie Nelson is coming to the Foellinger Theatre on May 25, performing as Willie Nelson & Family.The 89-year-old music legend is fresh off winning the 2023 Grammy for Best Country Album for "A Beautiful Time" and for Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance for the song "Live Forever."
  Nelson has been recording and performing sine the 1950's and was one of the or
  
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• Are your old coins and bills valuable? Expert explains what to look for

  13-03-2023 16:02 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - You may have a collection of state quarters you've been working on for years, or a stash of $2 bills you hope have some worth. But when it comes to our currency, are there really any that are worth more than they were meant to be?If you're a currency collector, you know the answer already: yes, there are some dollars and coins that carry a higher value than the U.S. Mint printed on them originally.
  Pennies adorned with wheat, for example, could be as worth as much as $1,500 if the da
  
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• Construction on I-69 to last nearly 8 months: INDOT

  13-03-2023 15:48 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Drivers can expect lane closures along a section of I-69 for nearly eight months starting next week.Indiana Department of Transportation said in a release the work will begin on or after March 20. Drivers can expect the first lane closures on I-69 northbound at Branstrator Road moving north to Coldwater Road. When the work is complete on that side, crews will work on I-69 southbound back toward Branstrator Road.Crews will be working on concrete patching and joint repa
  
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• How to prepare for severe weather season in Indiana

  13-03-2023 14:47 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA -- It is Severe Weather Preparedness week in the state of Indiana. Now is a good time to prepare for the upcoming severe weather season and remind yourself of your safety plans.What to do leading up to a severe weather eventHaving a plan of action means having ways to receive warnings NOW: Download the Wx Authority App, set up alerts to send straight to your phone, have a weather radio and listen to the outdoor sirens.
  Store important documents in a waterproof, fireproof safe or box 
  
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• Gas prices rise again, still much cheaper than a year ago

  13-03-2023 14:24 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy)For the second straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has risen, jumping 8 cents from a week ago to $3.44 per gallon Sunday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 7.1 cents from a month ago but 87.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.30 per g
  
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• US works to prevent crisis as SVB, Signature Bank collapse

  13-03-2023 13:09 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The United States government stepped in Sunday night to stop a widespread banking crisis after the historic failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank over the weekend — the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history.The big focus Monday remained on easing some of the panic following the collapses. The president announced Sunday evening that he would deliver remarks on the banking system at 9 a.m. ET Monday.
  The Treasury Department, Federal Reserve
  
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• LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on SVB, Signature Bank collapse

  13-03-2023 13:09 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The United States government stepped in Sunday night to stop a widespread banking crisis after the historic failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank over the weekend — the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history.The big focus Monday remained on easing some of the panic following the collapses. The president announced Sunday evening that he would deliver remarks on the banking system at 9 a.m. ET Monday.
  The Treasury Department, Federal Reserve
  
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• Burning eyes and dead fish as red tide flares up on Florida coast

  13-03-2023 12:58 via wane.com
  
  SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Residents are complaining about burning eyes and breathing problems. Dead fish have washed up on beaches. A beachside festival has been canceled, even though it wasn't scheduled for another month.Florida's southwest coast experienced a flare-up of the toxic red tide algae this week, setting off concerns that it could continue to stick around for a while. The current bloom started in October. Giant seaweed blob twice the width of the US takes aim at FloridaThe annual B
  
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• 'Restock the Seed' to help Fort Wayne furniture bank

  13-03-2023 12:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Local furniture bank Mustard Seed is partnering with Three Rivers Federal Credit Union this week for a special 3-day donation drive. Mustard Seed is inviting the community to help them "restock the seed."Mustard Seed said due to limited staffing, it had limited truck pick-ups since the fall. This special drive will allow donations at the drop-off location on Illinois Road, plus pre-scheduled truck pick-ups will be offered. You can reserve a pick-up spot for Friday and S
  
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• Photos from the 2023 Oscars: red carpet, ceremony, and more

  13-03-2023 11:41 via wane.com
  
  View photos from the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on Sunday, March 12. Includes celebrities on the red carpet, the gala ceremony, musical performances, the press room, and more.The cast and crew of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" accepts the award for best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Jamie Lee Curtis, from left, James Hong, Jenny Slate, Tallie Medel and Stephanie Hsu accept the award for best p
  
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• Volunteer Center is the 'ultimate matchmaker'

  13-03-2023 11:31 via wane.com
  
  If you live in Fort Wayne, odds are you've driven by the Volunteer Center more than a few times and wondered what they do. It turns out they do a lot.
  Tucked away in an office park at 3401 Lake Avenue you'll find a small, but dedicated staff with a common goal of making our community better every day.
  "We are blessed with an incredible group of people," says Executive Director Ani Etter. "We have great stability here. People come to work and they stay. That really, really makes our agency better
  
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• Light snow and cold temps today

  13-03-2023 08:36 via wane.com
  
  As we get closer to astronomical spring we'll experience two seasons this week with highs in the 30s today and Tuesday and in the 50s Thursday and Friday.
  Scattered snow showers with little to no significant accumulation during the morning. Temperatures will be nearly steady in the lower 30s through the noon hour.
  This afternoon will remain very cold with temperatures ten degrees below where they should be in early to mid-March.
  Tonight will seem more like December than March with low temperatur
  
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• USF Jesters return for their spring performance

  13-03-2023 03:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Jesters returned to the University of Saint Francis for their Spring performance called, "That Jester Thing".
  The Jesters are an interdisciplinary performing arts group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), spanning from age 8 to senior citizens, according to a release. "That Jester Thing" included music, dance, theater, improvisation and visual art to convey a story about managing chaos through meaningful work and purposeful play.F
  
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• FAME Festival wraps up its 36th anniversary

  13-03-2023 03:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Grand Wane Center welcomed back the FAME festival for its 36th consecutive year.According to a release, the event featured a wide variety of student art displays and performances including piano, vocal, dance, and drama. Workshops including guest musicians, dancers, and visual artists were also at the festival. Oscars 2023 live updates: Latest news from carpet, showAdmission was free for those 18 or younger and $5 for adults. The festival ran from March 11-12.
  
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• Tacos & Tampons: Event collects menstrual items for local district

  13-03-2023 03:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A local bakery, The Sassy Vegan, hosted a Tacos and Tampons event on Sunday to help donate menstrual items to East Allen County Schools.The event was held at Studi07 located at 3414 Fairfield Ave from noon - 6 p.m. It featured over 25 local vendors, a vegan buffet, music, prizes and more, according to a release.
  Those who donated were entered into an hourly raffle to win prizes. Indianapolis bakery named best place for pie in the stateEvent sponsors were Mystic Splendor
  
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• Tacos & Tampons: Event collects menstrual items for EACS

  13-03-2023 03:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A local bakery, The Sassy Vegan, hosted a Tacos and Tampons event on Sunday to help donate menstrual items to East Allen County Schools.The event was held at Studi07 located at 3414 Fairfield Ave from noon - 6 p.m. It featured over 25 local vendors, a vegan buffet, music, prizes and more, according to a release.
  Those who donated were entered into an hourly raffle to win prizes. Indianapolis bakery named best place for pie in the stateEvent sponsors were Mystic Splendor
  
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