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• ISP: 1 dead after shooting in Randolph County

  03-04-2023 23:01 via wane.com
  
  WINCHESTER, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana State Police (ISP) is investigating a shooting in Winchester that left a woman dead on Sunday.At approximately 7:15 p.m., the Winchester Police Department contacted ISP regarding a shooting that happened in the 600 block of E. Short Street.When Winchester officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman laying in the front yard with "injuries consistent with a gunshot wound," according to ISP. Remember, tornado sirens aren’t meant to be heard indoor
  
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• 3 shell buildings proposed for Illinois Road behind DeHaven Chevrolet

  03-04-2023 21:59 via wane.com
  
  Application is third in two months to build spec warehousesFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- New shell buildings totaling 105,000 square feet were proposed at 5200 Illinois Road, adding to a growing number of empty, barn-like light industrial buildings built to attract county and outside business.Rakesh Khatri, the same businessman/doctor who has proposed building apartments on South Bend Drive across from the Canterbury School, now has an application in front of the Fort Wayne Planning Commission for
  
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• Lutheran Health Network drops mask requirement

  03-04-2023 21:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Lutheran Health Network announced Monday that it will be lifting its mask mandate for patients, visitors and staff members moving forward.Megan Hubartt, director of communications for Lutheran Health Network, cited declining COVID-19 cases, high community immunity and effective treatments as reasons for the decision. Amazon celebrates opening of Fort Wayne fulfillment centerHubartt also said certain clinical areas at Lutheran Health Network, including neonatal int
  
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• More promotions expected at Parkview Field this season as TinCaps prepare for home opener

  03-04-2023 21:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps' 2023 season is underway this week and the team's first game at Parkview Field is on April 11.For this season, the TinCaps plan to offer more in-game promotions for fans which includes postgame autographs where fans get to meet the players on the field, Family Feast nights where select concession items only cost $2 and more postgame fireworks nights.This year is going to feel a lot more like normal for the TinCaps. Michael Limmer, vice president o
  
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• PHOTOS: Culinary artists create books that look good enough to eat

  03-04-2023 21:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The community was able to digest a good book Monday at a culinary arts festival in Fort Wayne.The annual Edible Book Festival at Ivy Tech challenges participants to make a dish based on a book, book title, or pun of a book title. Artists competed to win awards for Best Design, Funniest Interpretation, or Best Tasting.The community was able to come see- and taste- the book-themed dishes at the Student Life Center gym on the Fort Wayne campus. This was the 14th year for t
  
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• Former Hoosiers coach Bob Knight battling undisclosed illness

  03-04-2023 21:15 via wane.com
  
  Former Indiana Hoosiers coach Bob Knight was hospitalized over the weekend with an undisclosed illness but was not listed as a patient on Monday at two hospitals in Bloomington, Indiana, where he lives.An email from the university about Knight’s health was sent to former Indiana basketball players on Friday asking for prayers and saying the former coach hoped to return home soon.The university did not have an update on Knight’s condition on Monday. Snoop Dogg steps in at last second
  
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• Former Hoosiers coach Bob Knight back home after battling undisclosed illness

  03-04-2023 21:15 via wane.com
  
  (AP/WANE) — Former Indiana Hoosiers coach Bob Knight is back home on Monday after he was hospitalized over the weekend with an undisclosed illness.An email from the university about Knight’s health was sent to former Indiana basketball players on Friday asking for prayers and saying the former coach hoped to return home soon.On Monday, Knight's son, Pat, made a post on his father's website saying Knight had been released from the hospital."On behalf of the Knight family, we thank you
  
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• WATCH: Amish at work rebuilding barn in northeast Allen County

  03-04-2023 19:25 via wane.com
  
  HARLAN, Ind. (WANE) It didn't take long for the rebuilding to begin in areas hit by powerful storms and tornadoes that raked parts of the Midwest, including northeast Indiana and Allen County.Remember, tornado sirens aren’t meant to be heard indoorsThe National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado with a peak wind of 120 mph touched down and traveled nearly eight miles with a maximum path of 400 yards. It developed in northeast Fort Wayne and then raced towards the town of Harlan.On M
  
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• Remember, tornado sirens aren't meant to be heard indoors

  03-04-2023 18:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Friday's storms spawned multiple tornadoes in the WANE 15 viewing area which prompted some people to question why they didn't hear a tornado siren.
  In Allen County, tornado sirens are only sounded when a tornado is confirmed, either by the National Weather Service or the Allen County Office of Homeland Security. The county has over 50 sirens.While these sirens signal the need to seek shelter, Bernie Beier, director of Homeland Security, says that a nationwide study shows
  
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• New ID rules, deadlines kick in as Ohio early voting begins

  03-04-2023 18:15 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Early voting is set to begin Tuesday under Ohio's sweeping new election law, which includes strict photo ID requirements for voting, among other changes.Registration for the May 2 primary closes Monday.Here's a look at some of the changes voters will see ahead of the May 2 primary election:NEW ID REQUIREMENTSSome form of photo identification will be required to cast a ballot in person, whether you're voting early or on Election Day. This is a change from previous law,
  
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• NASA's 1st moon crew in 50 years includes 1 woman, 3 men

  03-04-2023 18:07 via wane.com
  
  NASA on Monday named the four astronauts who will fly to the moon by the end of next year, including one woman and three men.The three Americans and one Canadian were introduced during a ceremony in Houston, home to the nation's astronauts as well as Mission Control.“This is humanity's crew,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.The four astronauts will be the first to fly NASA's Orion capsule, launching atop a Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center no earlier than late
  
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• Fort Wayne Parks now managing Headwaters Park

  03-04-2023 17:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announced Monday that after more than 25 years, the Headwaters Park Alliance ended their lease agreement to run Headwaters Park on March 31, 2023. On April 1, 2023, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department assumed the management and day-to-day operations of Headwaters Park. The department plans to work with the Headwaters Park Alliance to ensure a smooth transition for all festivals, park rentals and other user groups.Executive Direct
  
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• Taxes are due soon. Here’s the best tax software to file fast and get your refund

  03-04-2023 16:55 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Why filing taxes on your own can be challengingFiling your taxes seems like it should be easy — a percentage of what you earn goes to cover government expenses. However, with credits, deductions, different tax brackets and a host of other things, determining what your taxable income actually is can be tricky. To make things even harder, the tax laws that you use to calculate what you owe constantly chan
  
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• April tornadoes in Indiana are not uncommon

  03-04-2023 15:52 via wane.com
  
  So far, 17 tornadoes have been confirmed across the state of Indiana from the Friday, March 31/Saturday, April 1 severe weather outbreak. Is this unusual? Not entirely.
  Average tornadoes in AprilOn average, Indiana sees four tornadoes during the month of April, according to NOAA.April tornado outbreaks in the past in IndianaThere have been a few times in the past when the state of Indiana has seen outbreaks in April. The Palm Sunday tornado outbreak on April 11, 1965, killed 137 people in Indian
  
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• Construction on I-69 in Fort Wayne set to resume Monday morning

  03-04-2023 15:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Construction work is set to resume on I-69 in Allen County starting Monday, April 10 according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
  In the overnight hours of April 10, crews will reduce the northbound side of the interstate to one lane as traffic is switched to the inside lanes on the new bridge that was constructed last year. Crews will return on the evening of April 11 to switch traffic on the southbound side. Both lane switches should be wrapped up by 6 a.m. th
  
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• Construction on I-69 in Fort Wayne set to resume

  03-04-2023 15:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Construction work is set to resume on I-69 in Allen County starting Monday, April 10 according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
  In the overnight hours of April 10, crews will reduce the northbound side of the interstate to one lane as traffic is switched to the inside lanes on the new bridge that was constructed last year. Crews will return on the evening of April 11 to switch traffic on the southbound side. Both lane switches should be wrapped up by 6 a.m. th
  
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• Amazon celebrates opening of Fort Wayne fulfillment center

  03-04-2023 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Fort Wayne Amazon Robotics fulfillment center is now officially open. Located near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Flaugh Road in western Allen County, the first of its kind in Indiana facility on Sunday welcomed employees into the 630,000 square foot building to begin processing and delivering customer orders.
  At this facility employees will help pick, pack, and ship smaller customer items such as books, electronics, small household goods and toys, while working alon
  
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• Parisians massively vote to banish for-hire e-scooters

  03-04-2023 13:06 via wane.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — Parisians have overwhelmingly voted to banish the French capital's ubiquitous for-hire electric scooters from their streets.The 15,000 opinion-dividing mini-machines are now expected to vanish from central Paris at the end of August when the city's contracts with the three operators expire.The question City Hall asked voters in a citywide mini-referendum on Sunday was: “For or against self-service scooters in Paris?”The result wasn't close. City Hall said just over
  
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• Downtown café and grocery brings positive, local vibes to Fort Wayne

  03-04-2023 12:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - GK Baked Goods has been in business since 2015 when its owner, Fort Wayne native Grace Kelly May, returned home after studying and working across the country as a classically trained pastry chef.Grace admits running a bakery was never in her plans, but eight years later her successful business has expanded in multiple ways. Her latest venture sits at the corner of Harrison and Berry in downtown Fort Wayne: GK Café and Provisions."There is something so special abo
  
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• Live Easter walk held at Wells County church

  03-04-2023 04:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After accumulating over 300 attendees last year, Southern Wells Community church welcomed the public back to their second annual Easter walk event on Sunday. American Legion Post 47 hosts children’s Easter partyThe walkthrough consisted of multiple sets and individuals dressed up to represent primary factors taking place in the final days of Jesus' life before being crucified on the cross.
  Around 80 people were involved in the cast for the event in order to give a
  
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• Put down the cookie dough, CDC warns amid salmonella outbreak affecting multiple states

  03-04-2023 01:25 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - A salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in 11 states is renewing a call from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: stop eating raw cookie dough.
  The agency confirmed last week it has launched an investigation into the outbreak, noting 12 illnesses have been reported. Three individuals have required hospitalization.
  "The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with kn
  
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