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• Pence on Trump calls for protests against indictment: 'Violence will not be tolerated'

  18-03-2023 23:11 via wane.com
  
  Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday that he considers the Manhattan district attorney’s potential indictment of former President Trump to be “deeply troubling” but emphasized that “violence will not be tolerated” as the former president calls for protests.Trump said in a post to Truth Social that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday in connection with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s probe into a hush-money payment made to adul
  
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• Scattered lake effect snow continues into tonight

  18-03-2023 22:00 via wane.com
  
  It has been a wintry start to the weekend across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. A cold front moved through early this morning, which brought a quick round of accumulating snow to our southern communities. The rest of the day behind the cold front has featured numerous lake effect snow showers.
  Expect these snow showers to continue into tonight. Accumulations are expected to remain minor locally, but it is possible some locations near the toll road in our northern communities pick up a hal
  
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• 1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting during Miami Beach spring break

  18-03-2023 20:24 via wane.com
  
  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Gunfire erupted in an area of Miami Beach crowded with people on spring break, killing one person, wounding another and sending dozens scrambling for safety, police said.Two males were shot Friday night, and one person was detained at the scene, the Miami Beach Police Department tweeted. It wasn't clear if the person being held was the shooter. Police also said three guns were recovered.The shooting happened on South Beach's Ocean Drive, which is closed to veh
  
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• Angola man arrested for burglary, domestic battery

  18-03-2023 17:36 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One man has been arrested after striking a victim on the head with a firearm plus breaking and entering the victim's home.The Steuben County Sherriff's Office responded to the residence near 4400 W 105 S Angola around 6:00 p.m. Friday after a 911 call from the victim. According to a release, Sheriff Deputies met with the male victim as well as one female witness. The victim said 54-year-old James D. Donbrock of Angola entered the residence without permission and po
  
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• Bundle up and stay warm on this wintry Saturday

  18-03-2023 17:00 via wane.com
  
  If you thought it was cold on Friday, wait until you head out the door today. It is a very cold, wintry Saturday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.A quick round of snow moved through early this morning, resulting in a nice coating of snow in our southern communities. This round of snow was along a cold front and behind this front we'll continue to see some scattered lake effect snow showers through the rest of the day. Accumulations are expected to be minor locally, but slick spots rem
  
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• Republican legislator Johnson sued for medical malpractice

  18-03-2023 16:10 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A Republican legislator who doubles as an emergency room doctor is being sued for medical malpractice in a patient’s death.The Indianapolis Star reported Thursday that the lawsuit against Sen. Tyler Johnson of Leo was filed in May 2022 after a woman reportedly died less than an hour after he treated her in January 2018.The lawsuit alleges that his treatment caused 20-year old Esperanza Umana of Fort Wayne to have a fatal heart attack at Parkview Regional Medi
  
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• What's the most popular last name in Indiana?

  18-03-2023 16:02 via wane.com
  
  CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Think you have a popular last name? A new study found most Americans have one of six surnames, almost regardless of where they live.In the study, Ancestry.com reviewed phone book listings from across the country to determine the three most popular last names in each state. The company found Smith is far and away the most common.This is especially true in Indiana, as the most popular surnames in the state are Smith, Miller and Johnson.In fact, Smith only failed to la
  
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• Egg prices finally fell in February, but will they stay that way?

  18-03-2023 16:02 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — After months of inflation, eggs suddenly became a bit cheaper — but don't expect them to stay that way.The cost of eggs in the U.S. has been on a precipitous rise since last fall, but inflation data show that the average price tumbled by 7% in February.
  Suddenly, the average price of a dozen large, white, Grade A eggs fell from $4.82 in January to $4.21 in February."Part of that is because we're past the peak demand period," said Rodney Holcomb, an agricultural economics
  
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• Fort Wayne Ballet to perform Swan Lake

  18-03-2023 14:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Ballet is taking on a classic piece with performances starting on Friday. The company will be performing Swan Lake.Fort Wayne Ballet's executive director Jim Sparrow stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the performance. You can learn more in the interview above.Fort Wayne Ballet's performances of Swan Lake begin on Friday, March 24, and will continue throughout the weekend with a sensory-friendly performance on Sunday. Performances are at the Arts United Ce
  
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• Celebrate spring at Fort Wayne's Promenade Park

  18-03-2023 14:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Spring officially begins on Monday, and you're invited to celebrate the season at Promenade Park. Promenade Park is hosting a Spring Celebration.Special events coordinator for Riverfront Fort Wayne Hannah Webb stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the event. You can see that in the interview above.Spring Celebration at Promenade Park is next Saturday, March 25th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Promenade Park is located at 202 West Superior Street. It's free to stop by and ta
  
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• Fort Wayne Civic Theatre performing 37 Shakespeare plays

  18-03-2023 14:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare includes 37 plays. Now take all those plays and smush them into 97 minutes and you've got the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's latest performances.Two of the actors in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the performance. You can see that in the interview above.The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is being performed now through April 2nd by the Fort Wayne Civic Theat
  
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• Celebrate Easter a Fort Wayne YMCA

  18-03-2023 14:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Next weekend, you can start Easter celebrations early at a Fort Wayne YMCA. The Jorgensen Family YMCA is hosting an Eggstravaganza.Youth and Family Director of the Jorgensen YMCA Christy Bobay, past participant Ellie Zimmerman, and the Easter Bunny stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the event. You can see that in the interview above.The Jorgensen Family YMCA Easter Eggstravaganza is on Saturday, March 25. The event is free and open to Y and non-Y members. You are as
  
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• Trump says he'll be arrested Tuesday as DA eyes charges

  18-03-2023 13:41 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will be arrested Tuesday as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network early Saturday that “illegal leaks” from the Manhattan district attorney's office indicate that “THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE & FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF A
  
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• Shocked: Boilermakers fall to 16th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson

  18-03-2023 02:22 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WANE) - For only the second time in NCAA Tournament history a no. 1 seed has fallen to a no. 16 seed as Purdue lost to Fairleigh Dickinson 63-58 in the first round of East Regional play Friday night in Columbus, Ohio.The Boilermakers struggled all game, and trailed 32-31 at halftime. The Boilermakers managed a 11-0 run midway through the second half to a take a six point lead, but could not hang on.Purdue shot just 35.8 percent from the floor, connecting on 19-of-53 shots. They h
  
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• Trek the Trails returns in early May

  18-03-2023 01:41 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — On May 2, Trek the Trails will kick of the first of nearly two dozen weekly bike rides for the 2023 season on trails across Fort Wayne and New Haven.The first bike ride will start at Salomon Farm Park off W. Dupont Road.Most rides are eight to nine miles long, and participants are encouraged to bring their own helmet and drink. Union Street Market gets 2 new yummy vendorsAfter the Salomon Farm Park ride, Fort Wayne Trails will host a Trail Celebration Party with
  
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