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• Market rate ranch and townhome rentals on West Dupont Road are one step closer to construction

  12-04-2023 23:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A residential development of 80 rental units – ranches and townhomes – got one step closer to a groundbreaking at the City Council meeting Tuesday.In a 8-0 vote, the council voted to overturn the Plan Commission’s Do Not Pass on "Odyssey," a nine-acre development proposed in the 2400 block of W. Dupont Road.Site plan for Odyssey shows a dog park and playgroundJamie Lancia of Lancia Properties LLCJamie Lancia of Lancia Properties LLC said 5.5 acre
  
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• Foster Park survey gets over 2,000 responses; reactions mixed

  12-04-2023 23:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Foster Park is approaching its 100th birthday.
  And to celebrate, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is going to upgrade and change the park, primarily with their eyes set on the golf course.
  One controversial part of the plan is potentially removing a section of a nature path that runs through the park to extend the golf course.
  WANE 15 talked to parkgoers today to hear their thoughts on the vision for the park."At this point, I'm thrilled that it is the way that it
  
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• Warmth continues, but end is in sight

  12-04-2023 22:44 via wane.com
  
  You get another chance to wear your summer clothes today with afternoon temperatures close to 80! This unseasonably warm weather pattern will persist through the rest of the week but, we'll get back to reality by late in the weekend. Dangerous weather to burn outside todayWe're still breezy as the evening gets underway, but our southwest winds will keep the warmth going tonight. It will cool off from our daytime highs, however. Morning temps will be as low as the upper 40s, so you'll need a jack
  
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• Brother of 19-year-old killed in shooting remembers him as an inspiration to others

  12-04-2023 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Tyreece Vachon, 19, died after he was shot at the West Wind Apartments early Tuesday morning.It was a double-shooting. A woman who was injured - but not identified- is still being treated at an area hospital, according to Fort Wayne Police.His family is now grieving the loss of someone who they remember as a very likeable, loving, helpful, friend who was always there for people.RELATED:
  Man dies after double-shooting at Fort Wayne apartmentMan and woman shot at Fort Wa
  
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• The Temptations to perform at The Clyde

  12-04-2023 22:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Temptations are performing at The Clyde Theatre this summer.The iconic R&B group is on tour with their new album, “Temptations 60" and is making a stop in Fort Wayne on July 29.The group is among four upcoming performances that have tickets on pre-sale starting Thursday at 10 a.m. Find details and ticket information here.Known for hits like "My Girl", The Temptations are #1 on Billboard Magazine's list of the Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time. T
  
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• Trine University receives additional money for Fort Wayne facility

  12-04-2023 21:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Wednesday, Trine University announced that The Dekko Foundation pledged $650,000 toward the university's future academic facility in Fort Wayne, adding to the large total Trine has already raised.By the end of 2022, Trine had already raised more than half of the project's estimated $40 million cost, according to the university. Trine University receives $4M grant for Fort Wayne project"We continue to be grateful for many who have provided generous gifts toward
  
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• Court docs: Fort Wayne woman on fentanyl, meth in four-vehicle crash that left two badly injured

  12-04-2023 20:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne woman is accused of having fentanyl and methamphetamine in her system when she rear-ended a motorcycle last May and caused a four-vehicle crash that left two people badly injured.
  Allen County prosecutors issued a warrant for the arrest of 33-year-old Stephanie C. Perrin on Wednesday.
  Stephanie PerrinPerrin has been formally charged with felony counts of causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II substance in her system a
  
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• $48.3M investment to benefit Fort Wayne neighborhoods

  12-04-2023 20:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne is getting another record investment, this time for the city's neighborhoods.The $48.3 million investment, announced Wednesday by Mayor Tom Henry and the city's Public Works Division, will focus on improving aspects of area neighborhoods this year. The investment comes after a first announcement Monday detailing funds for water, sewer and storm water projects. $135M improvements on the way for Fort Wayne infrastructureOf the total funds, $39.2 million will go
  
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• Man thrown from motorcycle after swerving to avoid deer in DeKalb County

  12-04-2023 19:45 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A man was thrown from his motorcycle after he swerved to miss a deer on a DeKalb County road.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office began investigating the crash Wednesday morning around 6 a.m. Police determined a 2011 Yamaha was traveling in the 700 block of County Road 27 when 57-year-old Mark Elkins of Ashley swerved to avoid hitting a deer.Elkins was thrown from the motorcycle and injured his leg and neck, according to the police report. He was taken to a hospital fo
  
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• FWPD look for missing 11-year-old girl

  12-04-2023 19:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An 11-year-old girl is missing from Fort Wayne, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department.Dynastee Talley is described by police as a girl with brown hair last seen wearing a red hoodie with writing on it. Dynastee was last seen near 1300 Swinney Ave. around 10 a.m. Wednesday.Anyone who finds Dynastee or has more information, call 911 or 260-449-7486.
  
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• FWPD locates missing 11-year-old girl

  12-04-2023 19:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An 11-year-old girl previously missing from Fort Wayne has been found, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD).The FWPD said police located Dynastee Talley at approximately 7:47 p.m. Wednesday after she had last been seen near 1300 Swinney Ave. around 10 a.m.The video above, released by FWPD, showed Dynastee walking near Electric Works Tuesday night just after 11 p.m.The FWPD did not say where Dynastee was found.
  
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• FWPD finds missing 11-year-old girl

  12-04-2023 19:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An 11-year-old girl previously missing from Fort Wayne has been found, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD).The FWPD said police located Dynastee Talley at approximately 7:47 p.m. Wednesday after she had last been seen near 1300 Swinney Ave. around 10 a.m.The video above, released by FWPD, showed Dynastee walking near Electric Works Tuesday night just after 11 p.m.The FWPD did not say where Dynastee was found.
  
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• Man dies after double-shooting at Fort Wayne apartment

  12-04-2023 17:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who was shot Tuesday in the parking lot of a Fort Wayne apartment complex has died, the Allen County Coroner said Wednesday.The victim was identified as 19-year-old Tyreece Corion Vachon from Fort Wayne. Man and woman shot at Fort Wayne apartment complexVachon had been hospitalized in life-threatening condition after the shooting early Tuesday morning in the 2100 block of Point West Drive.
  The coroner determined Vachon died due to multiple gunshot wounds, and his
  
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• Alaska Airlines passenger charged after allegedly 'threatening to kill' flight attendant

  12-04-2023 17:00 via wane.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – A passenger flying with Alaska Airlines faces federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill one of the flight attendants during an argument.Chloe M. Dasilva has been charged with one count of interfering with the flight crew, according to a complaint detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Missouri.Dasilva was a passenger aboard an Alaska Airlines flight that had departed from San Francisco to Chicago on Friday, April 7, per a crimi
  
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• You can now stock your fridge with The Pink Drink and other Starbucks favorites

  12-04-2023 16:54 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Your favorite Starbucks beverages are now even easier to buyIf you’re a fan of Starbucks, there’s good news. Starting this week, you might not have to wait in line to get your favorite caffeinated beverage. In fact, you may not even have to go to Starbucks, because you can get a ready-to-drink canned or bottled beverages at your favorite grocery store. Better yet, you can have them shipped straigh
  
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• Officials say Richmond fire contained to industrial site; air quality being monitored for health risk

  12-04-2023 16:07 via wane.com
  
  RICHMOND, Ind. – Efforts continued Wednesday to control a large industrial fire in Richmond.During a Wednesday morning update, officials said most of the property at 358 NW F St.—more than 13 of its 14 acres—had burned. Crews worked overnight to contain the blaze, which led to an evacuation order.Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said clutter and rubbish in the area posed challenges for first responders at the scene, who essentially had only one point of entrance to the site. The b
  
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• Officials give update on large industrial fire in Richmond

  12-04-2023 16:07 via wane.com
  
  RICHMOND, Ind. – Efforts continued Wednesday to extinguish a large industrial fire in Richmond.During a Wednesday morning update, officials said most of the property at 358 NW F St.—more than 13 of its 14 acres—had burned. Crews worked overnight to contain the blaze, which led to an evacuation order.Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said clutter and rubbish in the area posed challenges for first responders at the scene, who essentially had only one point of entrance to the site. Th
  
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• $50K Powerball ticket bought in Evansville set to expire soon

  12-04-2023 15:50 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - An unclaimed $50,000 Powerball ticket will expire in less than a month, Hoosier Lottery said Wednesday.The winning ticket, which matched four out of five white balls and the Powerball, is set to expire May 1. The ticket was purchased at Circle H Food Mart at 2912 Lincoln Ave. in Evansville for the Oct. 31, 2022, drawing.The winning Powerball numbers for Oct. 31, 2022, are: 13-19-36-39-59 with the Powerball of 13.The winning ticket must be claimed no later than 4:30 p.m. on
  
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• Dangerous Fire Conditions Today

  12-04-2023 15:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The National Weather Service has issued a "Red Flag Warning" today from 12 pm until 8 pm. Warm temperatures and the lack of rainfall have dried fields and grassy areas out and with gusty winds of up to 30 mph fires could get out of control quickly this afternoon and early this evening.Rural areas are especially dangerous because grass, weeds, and brush are very dry and if a fire is started it will burn these 'fuels' very quickly. Winds will exasperate this si
  
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• Video shows child fire gun found in couch; father charged

  12-04-2023 14:34 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WBNS) — A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to charges relating to storing a firearm and endangering a child.Matthew Rivas was charged in the first case involving the City of Columbus’ new safe storage ordinance, according to City Attorney Zach Klein’s office.The city attorney’s office released a video showing two children playing in a common living room. One of them is seen reaching into a couch cushion, pulling out a firearm and discharging it.Rivas walked
  
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• Our streak of sunshine will boost temps even higher today

  12-04-2023 09:36 via wane.com
  
  You get another chance to wear your summer clothes today with afternoon temperatures close to 80! This unseasonably warm weather pattern will persist through the rest of the week but, we'll get back to reality by late in the weekend.Expect abundant sunshine and rapidly warming temperatures this morning into the lower 70s by noon.
  The sunny streak continues through the afternoon with highs very close to 80 degrees! Winds will be a little breezy at times gusty up to 20 mph and diminishing late in
  
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• Large industrial fire prompts evacuation orders in Indiana

  12-04-2023 04:23 via wane.com
  
  RICHMOND, Ind. (WXIN) — Evacuation orders have been issued for those living near a roaring industrial fire in Indiana that sent massive clouds of black smoke into the sky Tuesday.The fire broke out at an industrial site in Richmond, near the Ohio border, that lately had been used to store plastics and other materials for recycling or resale, Mayor Dave Snow said.“They were under a city order to clean up and remediate that site,” Snow told The Associated Press. “We knew th
  
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• Republican Jon Kenworthy announces bid for Jim Banks' Congressional seat

  12-04-2023 04:17 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — On Tuesday, Republican Jon Kenworthy announced his campaign for Indiana's 3rd Congressional district to replace Jim Banks in the U.S. House of Representatives.The announcement makes Kenworthy the fifth Republican to launch a campaign for Banks' seat. Judge Wendy Davis runs for 3rd District CongressOther candidates include Allen County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Davis and Indiana Senator Andy Zay, along with Chandler Likes and Michael Felker.Kenworthy — a military veteran and
  
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• Elevated fire danger Wednesday

  12-04-2023 03:45 via wane.com
  
  Our stretch of nice weather continues! Look for high temperatures to remain in the 70s through the rest of the week!Look for skies to gradually become mostly clear before daybreak Wednesday. Temperatures will be on the mild side in the lower 50s.
  For your Wednesday, we'll see temperatures climb even higher into the upper 70s! However, winds will be elevated, which will lead to an elevated fire danger across the area. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from noon to 8 PM Wednesday. The combination
  
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• TinCaps fans excited to be back at Parkview Field for home opener

  12-04-2023 00:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps host its first game at Parkview Field tonight as they begin the 2023 season.Fans lined up outside the ballpark as they lucked out on having nice weather to watch the TinCaps take on the Lake County Captains.It is expected to be a nearly sellout crowd at the game.Being back at the ballpark brings a lot of excitement for fans. Lucas Moore is one fan attending tonight's game and said it feels good to be back."I went to games last year and really enjo
  
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• Authorities respond to explosion near Spencerville

  12-04-2023 00:32 via wane.com
  
  SPENCERVILLE, Ind. (WANE) — Crews are at the scene of an explosion south of Spencerville, Indiana Tuesday evening.A firefighter at the scene confirmed with WANE 15 that solar-powered equipment exploded at a building in the vicinity of 16700 Campbell Road.The explosion shattered windows and caused debris to scatter in the surrounding area, including a house across the street.Authorities confirmed that nobody suffered injuries in the explosion.WANE 15 will provide updates as the situation un
  
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• Authorities: Explosion near Spencerville caused 'extensive damage'

  12-04-2023 00:32 via wane.com
  
  SPENCERVILLE, Ind. (WANE) — Firefighters responded to the scene of an explosion south of Spencerville, Indiana Tuesday evening that left "extensive damage" to the property and a nearby building.At approximately 4:12 p.m., crews with both East Central Fire & EMS and Northeast Allen County Fire Protection District responded to reports of a structure fire in the 16700 block of Campbell Road.When authorities arrived, they found two semitruck trailers on fire and learned that an explosion h
  
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