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• Allen County businesses team up for free meal giveaway

  28-03-2023 23:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Four local businesses worked together on Tuesday to give away 400 free meals to the community.Junk Ditch Brewing Company hosted the giveaway and worked with GK Baked Goods, Hoffman Certified Organics and Human Agricultural Co-Operative to make the event possible. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience comes to Fort Wayne this summerAndrew Smith, co-owner of Junk Ditch Brewing Company, said there are usually four giveaways each year that provide 300 to 400 meals
  
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• Allen County is experiencing more younger people being hospitalized for drug overdose

  28-03-2023 22:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The drug, fentanyl, has become more commonly used amongst young people in Allen County.Hospitals around the area have seen younger people ending up in the emergency room for overdosing on opioid drugs.According the Indiana Department of Health's Drug Overdose Dashboard, Allen County saw 545 people admitted into emergency rooms for drug overdoses, 63% of them consisted of people under the age of 34."I think there's a couple different reasons. Some younger people want to
  
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• Fort Wayne City Council looks at proposal to give Franke Park $22M for upgrades

  28-03-2023 22:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — At Tuesday's Fort Wayne City Council meeting, councilmembers will vote to introduce a proposal that would grant Franke Park up to $22.8 million for Phase 1 of the Franke Park Renaissance Project.Additional funding would also come from $2 million worth of ARPA funds if the proposal makes it through Fort Wayne City Council.Steve McDaniel, director of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, said some of the upgrades would include a new entrance off Goshen Road, new trails a
  
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• Indiana man in critical condition following semi vs. pedestrian crash on I-465

  28-03-2023 22:15 via wane.com
  
  HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A man is in critical condition after getting hit by a semi-tractor trailer in Carmel on Tuesday.The collision happened at approximately 11:41 a.m. on Interstate 465 near Meridian Street in northern Indianapolis, according to the Indiana State Police.The Carmel Police Department and Carmel Fire Department arrived quickly to the scene as well. Upon arrival, the man was lying on the ground unresponsive.Paramedics performed emergency medical aid at the scene befo
  
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• Huntington County Humane Society responds to 2 animal abandonment cases in same day

  28-03-2023 21:32 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUTNY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Huntington County Humane Society was tipped off and responded to two separate incidents of apparent animal abandonment on Monday.The organization posted about both incidents on its Facebook page.The first came after they got a call from someone driving on US 24 Monday morning.The caller said they witnessed a car pulled over on the opposite side of the highway and that they saw a black cat released from the car.Later in the day, they got a call from the Ameri
  
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• 85-cent Blizzards at Dairy Queen? Here's how to get 'em

  28-03-2023 21:32 via wane.com
  
  (WTAJ) – Spring is underway, but Dairy Queen is already gearing up for summer with new Blizzards — and the chain is giving customers the chance to get their hands on one for just 85 cents.(Dairy Queen)
  In honor of the year the Blizzard debuted — 1985 — Dairy Queen is offering its signature frozen treat for only 85 cents between April 10–23.Blizzards. The deal, however, is available exclusively through the DQ mobile app. Best-selling Thin Mints Girl Scout cookie
  
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• Country star Brad Paisley to headline Firestone Legends Day Concert ahead of Indy 500

  28-03-2023 20:52 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – Brad Paisley will bring some star power to this year’s Firestone Legends Day Concert.The country megastar will perform at the TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park on Saturday, May 27. Special guests Russell Dickerson and Jackson Dean will open the show at 7 p.m.The concert brings the celebration surrounding the Indianapolis 500 to downtown Indianapolis on the night before the race.“Concerts build tremendous energy and excitement in the lead-up to the green
  
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• Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience comes to Fort Wayne this summer

  28-03-2023 18:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — An upcoming exhibit in Fort Wayne is bringing to life more than 300 of the greatest works of an iconic artist, with Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.The extravaganza immerses attendees in artwork from the post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh through a three-dimensional experience starting June 24 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.People visit the Van Gogh immersive dream exhibit, located in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Cinema
  
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• Nashville school shooting: Body camera video shows police confront, kill active shooter

  28-03-2023 18:04 via wane.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville police released body camera video Tuesday showing the moments officers confronted an active shooter at The Covenant School. The shooter killed six people before being taken down by officers.
  The video, which is graphic, shows officers arrive on scene and speak to a staff member outside before rushing into the building. The school was on lockdown and alarms can be heard blaring as the team of officers makes their way toward the shooter on the second floor
  
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• Courts: Fort Wayne teen pleads in girl's shooting death

  28-03-2023 17:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A 16-year-old accused of conspiring to commit murder in connection with the shooting death of a Fort Wayne girl last summer pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge.Jalayah Brown is now facing between two to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a Level 5 felony count of assisting a criminal in the killing of fellow 16-year-old Le’Brishia Hobbs.Jalayah M. BrownHobbs was found suffering from a gunshot wound to her head in the backyard of a city home this pas
  
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• Thousands of pounds of beef shipped to 9 states recalled over E. coli concerns

  28-03-2023 17:02 via wane.com
  
  (WKBN) – Thousands of pounds of boneless beef chuck are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  About 3,436 pounds of Elkhorn Valley Packing boneless beef chuck product has been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday.
  The USDA said the recalled items — which may be contaminated with by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103 — were shipped to nine states, including
  
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• Mug-n-Bun named among best burgers ever seen on 'Man v. Food'

  28-03-2023 16:54 via wane.com
  
  SPEEDWAY, Ind. -- Many burgers across the country have entered "Man vs. Food" lore, with some even besting the men hungry enough for the challenge. But which ones really stood out?Mashed has named the best burgers featured in "Man v. Food" challenges, and Mug-n-Bun's Monster has earned a spot on the list.The Speedway drive-in was featured in season seven of The Travel Channel series. During each episode, original host Adam Richman and his successor Casey Webb would challenge themselves to gargan
  
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• Get your tickets for the Vera Bradley outlet sale

  28-03-2023 16:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Tickets are on sale now for the long-awaited Vera Bradley outlet sale at the Memorial Coliseum.After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers can again browse thousands of designs for purses, backpacks, luggage and more from June 14 -18. Vera Bradley sale back in Fort Wayne after 3 yearsTickets went on sale Tuesday morning. Admission costs $6 for shoppers over age 14 on the first three days of the sale, and provides access to the event during a 2.5-hou
  
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• Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue

  28-03-2023 14:37 via wane.com
  
  Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash.Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.Honda dealers will replace the side-view mi
  
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• Lane restrictions begin Thursday on Clinton at MLK bridge

  28-03-2023 14:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Beginning Thursday, March 30, crews will begin installing a 24-inch water main under the St. Marys River from West Fourth Street to the area south of the river. During construction, Clinton Street will have two lanes closed at Fourth and the Dr. Martin Luther King Bridge. One traffic lane on the bridge's east side will remain open during the construction. Motorists should allow for extra travel time or plan a different route. Additionally, Fourth Street will be clo
  
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• Surveillance video shows shooter enter Nashville school

  28-03-2023 13:02 via wane.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Newly released video shows the moments a shooter made their way into a Nashville school Monday.The Metro Nashville Police Department released surveillance video Monday night of the shooting at The Covenant School in Green Hills.6 victims in Covenant School shooting identified; all 3 students were 9 years old
  Seven people, including the suspect, died in the shooting. The shooter has been identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale.According to Metro police, Evelyn D
  
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• Weigand Construction named constructor for new NACS middle school

  28-03-2023 04:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Northwest Allen County School Board approved Weigand Construction as the Constructor for their future projects Monday night.This includes building a new middle school similar in design to their current middle schools.
  The overall goal is to reduce overcrowding in middle schools, high schools, and the NACS Central Office.
  NACS officials have discussed possible expansions for months to address the issue. Some ideas included a third middle school and expanding Carroll
  
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• Alignment of four visible planets occurs this week

  28-03-2023 03:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Calling all astronomy fans! This last week of March will bring an alignment of four visible planets that happens about once a year.You have the opportunity to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter all in a line in the evening sky. You can also see Uranus along the same line, but you will need an advanced telescope in order to see it. This annual occurrence is the result of Mercury and Venus moving around to the same side of the sun.For us here in northeast Indiana and n
  
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• Indiana bill banning gender-affirming care sent to governor

  28-03-2023 03:01 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana House Republicans on Monday approved a bill that would ban all gender-affirming care for minors in the state, sending the measure to Indiana's Republican governor amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the U.S.The House advanced the ban 65-30 after contentious hearings that primarily featured testimony from vocal opponents. The bill would prohibit transgender youth under 18 from accessing hormone therapies, puberty blockers and surgeries in
  
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• INDOT: Stretch of SR 8 to close for bridge work

  28-03-2023 02:49 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A stretch of state Route 8 from Avilla to Garrett will be closed for months as crews work on a bridge in the area, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).Starting on or after April 3, INDOT crews will be working on the bridge over Little Cedar Creek.Construction is expected to be finished around the end of July, according to INDOT.During the construction, INDOT encouraged drivers to either utilize the posted detour or use an alternate rou
  
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• Proposed program would train Hoosiers with disabilities for manufacturing jobs

  28-03-2023 02:26 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - A bill at the Statehouse is aiming to get more Hoosiers with disabilities into the workforce.House Bill 1160 would create workforce training opportunities in the manufacturing sector for Hoosiers with disabilities. The proposal passed in the House with unanimous support and is now being considered by the Senate.Currently, the Erskine Green Training Institute, a vocational program in Muncie for people with disabilities, provides classes in the health care, hospitality and food serv
  
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• Local Teamsters union strikes against Sysco Indianapolis

  28-03-2023 02:13 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Teamsters Local Union No. 135 has begun a strike against Sysco Indianapolis in the midst of what the group calls "unfair labor practices."The decision by the union to strike was made on Sunday night, according to a release from President Dustin Roach. The release stated that approximately 160 Teamsters are employed Sysco at its Indianapolis distribution center on W. 62nd Street.As previously reported, a union vote was held on March 12 in response to failed negotiations over
  
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• Local Teamsters union strikes against Sysco

  28-03-2023 02:13 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Teamsters Local Union No. 135 has begun a strike against Sysco Indianapolis in the midst of what the group calls "unfair labor practices".The decision by the union to strike was made on Sunday night, according to a release from President Dustin Roach. The release stated that approximately 160 Teamsters are employed Sysco at its Indianapolis distribution center on W. 62nd Street.As previously reported, a union vote was held on March 12 in response to failed negotiations over
  
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• Food service workers go on strike

  28-03-2023 02:13 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Teamsters Local Union No. 135 has begun a strike against Sysco Indianapolis in the midst of what the group calls "unfair labor practices".The decision by the union to strike was made on Sunday night, according to a release from President Dustin Roach. The release stated that approximately 160 Teamsters are employed Sysco at its Indianapolis distribution center on W. 62nd Street.As previously reported, a union vote was held on March 12 in response to failed negotiations over
  
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• Section of SR 14 in South Whitley to close for construction

  28-03-2023 01:17 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Starting April 3, a stretch of state Route 14 that runs through South Whitley, Indiana, will be closed for construction, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).INDOT said crews will be working on a resurfacing project, as well as repairs to curbs, sidewalks and drainage structures, on state Route 14 between Whitko Drive and Water Street. Construction to impact stretches of I-69, US 35 in Grant CountyWork is expected to last until mid-Jun
  
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• Construction to impact stretches of I-69, US 35 in Grant County

  28-03-2023 00:37 via wane.com
  
  GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Two projects in Grant County will cause lane restrictions to a stretch of Interstate 69 and the complete closure of a stretch of U.S. 35 starting in April, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).On Monday, INDOT said that crews will begin work on I-69 to make road repairs and work on a bridge deck overlay either on or after April 3.
  The work will be done from just south of state Route 26 to just north of where U.S. 35 turns into state Rout
  
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