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• Rusty bridge at Bluffton, Winters roads will replaced next year

  21-04-2023 23:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Construction on the Bluffton Road bridge at Winters Road should begin early next year.The $3 million project may prove a headache to drivers, but Allen County Highway Department officials plan for a detour on Ferguson, Thiele and Pleasant Center roads, directing heavy truck and vehicle traffic back into the Fort Wayne International Airport and Indiana Air National Guard.The project over the Harber Ditch, expected to wrap up in about six months, will occur before t
  
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• Rusty bridge at Bluffton, Winters roads will be replaced next year

  21-04-2023 23:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Construction on the Bluffton Road bridge at Winters Road should begin early next year.The $3 million project may prove a headache to drivers, but Allen County Highway Department officials plan for a detour on Ferguson, Thiele and Pleasant Center roads, directing heavy truck and vehicle traffic back into the Fort Wayne International Airport and Indiana Air National Guard.The project over the Harber Ditch, expected to wrap up in about six months, will occur before t
  
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• Weekend chill in the air

  21-04-2023 22:58 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures fall out of the 50s this evening and into the 40s. By early morning, we'll be as low as the low 40s. The mostly cloudy sky and scattered rain chances continue.You can expect some scattered showers this evening and overnight with more scattered rain developing during the day tomorrow. It's not a washout, but you definitely want to have your rain gear nearby for when you head out the door.Saturday's forecast is a mostly cloudy one with highs in the low 50s. We'll be breezy, at times,
  
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• FWCS proposes referendum to increase health, safety of students

  21-04-2023 22:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Wednesday, Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) revealed a proposal for a health and safety referendum for the district.If approved, the referendum would provide funding for a variety of health and safety initiatives, including additional student resource officers for the district to support the mental health needs of students.The funding would also go toward security upgrades, including a weapons detection system.FWCS Superintendent Mark Daniel spoke with WANE
  
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• Study: Fort Wayne ranks among best housing hidden gems in US

  21-04-2023 21:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A recent study from LendingTree placed Fort Wayne among the best "hidden gem metros" for homeownership in the country.The study looked at metros that have populations of at least 250,000 but are too small to be among the nation's 50 largest and placed Fort Wayne third on its list.
  Only Charleston, West Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, ranked higher, according to the study. Kroger now accepting EBT payment for online SNAP ordersThe study used data from the U.S. C
  
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• Fort Wayne's climate initiatives focus on green infrastructure, renewable energy

  21-04-2023 21:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry along with other city officials held a press conference Friday to announce its new initiative to combat climate change.'Sustaining Fort Wayne' is the city's plan to help adapt and mitigate the climate crisis. It assesses the status of the city's initiatives to combat climate issues and creates a monitoring system to ensure the city is making progress.Its main focuses are on mitigation, adaptation and resiliency to help protect public health, m
  
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• Quiet gadgets that’ll solve your indoor pest problems

  21-04-2023 21:06 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Which gadgets are best for handling pest problems quietly?IN THIS ARTICLE:DynaTrap Indoor Fly and Insect TrapEllassay Solar-Powered Sonic Mole Deterrent SpikesVictor Natural Rodent Repeller PacksNo matter how clean you keep your home, you’ll likely have a pest problem at some point. Many pest solutions kill the invading animals, which some may find inhumane or messy. Many of those that claim to deter pests p
  
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• Truck driver hits 2 semis in Butler parking lot, says he had medical emergency

  21-04-2023 20:33 via wane.com
  
  BUTLER, Ind. (WANE) - Three semitrucks crashed in a Butler parking lot Friday after one of the drivers said he had a medical emergency, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.Police determined that, around 10:45 a.m., 41-year-old Matthew McGinnis Jr. was driving a semi into the parking lot of Steel Dynamics when he began to feel sick and "may have blacked out," he later told police.That's when the semi hit another semi that was parked in the lot, with the driver asleep inside. The truck
  
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• New Haven man charged with dealing drugs on 4/20

  21-04-2023 20:12 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A New Haven man was arrested for dealing drugs after a suspicious package was intercepted Thursday, according to the Allen County Sheriff's Department.Police arrested 28-year-old Demontra Lamonte Moore from New Haven on a slew of charges including dealing fentanyl and heroin.The Allen County Drug Task Force partnered with the United States Postal Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration in the investigation. USPS intercepted a "suspicious package", the release
  
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• NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy

  21-04-2023 20:04 via wane.com
  
  Three NFL players were suspended indefinitely Friday for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season, while two other players, including the 12th overall draft pick a year ago, received six-game suspensions for betting on non-NFL games at a league facility.Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus, Lions safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney are sidelined for the entire 2023 season and may petition for reinstatement afterward.Lions wide receivers Stanley Berryhill an
  
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• School turns recycled material into jam packed instruments

  21-04-2023 19:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Croninger Elementary applied a unique twist to their Earth Day celebration. Parents of students were asked to preserve any paper towel rolls, metal cans, plastic bottles and shoe boxes in order to turn them into fun instruments. ‘Taking action for a brighter tomorrow’: City of Fort Wayne announces green initiativeThe students turned these recycled items into plastic water bottle shakers, balloon drums and shoe box guitars.Once finished, the students proceede
  
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• Indiana State Police search for man missing from Noblesville

  21-04-2023 18:54 via wane.com
  
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  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - Indiana State Police are investigating the March disappearance of a Noblesville man last seen in Indianapolis.Patrick Glenn Stern, 58, has been missing since March 2. He was last seen on the southeast side of Indianapolis.State police said the disappearance has been deemed suspicious, and police are asking the public for any information.State police released photos of the black 2012 Cadillac Escalade that Stern was last seen drivi
  
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• Plastics warehouse fire investigators want to talk to former employees

  21-04-2023 18:07 via wane.com
  
  RICHMOND, Ind. (WANE) Investigators with the Indiana State Fire Marshal are hoping former employees of a warehouse in Richmond that caught fire earlier this month can provide clues as to how the fire might have started.
  The My Way Trading building caught fire on April 11 and burned for several days, forcing the evacuation for many residents in Richmond. The 14-acre warehouse facility stored chipped, shredded and bulk plastics.Evacuation order issued as large fire breaks out in RichmondAir Qualit
  
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• 'Taking action for a brighter tomorrow': City of Fort Wayne announces green initiative

  21-04-2023 17:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Ahead of Earth Day, the city of Fort Wayne announced a green initiative created to address the local impact of climate change.The city said in a release it is "taking action for a brighter tomorrow" with Sustaining Fort Wayne. The first phase of the plan was announced Friday at Promenade Park.The city said this initiative focuses on climate mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency to protect public health, maintain quality of life, and support job creation and economic de
  
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• Three Rivers Festival needs volunteers, application process now open

  21-04-2023 17:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Organizers of this year's Three Rivers Festival have opened up the application process for volunteers.
  More than 400 volunteers are needed for various tasks which include assisting guests and helping coordinate every aspect of the festival.Three Rivers Festival board says split with director was ‘amicable’Those interested in volunteering can visit www.ThreeRiversFestival.org. The Three Rivers Festival also offers group and corporate opportunities.
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• Student led garage sale to benefit environmental center

  21-04-2023 17:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Students at Homestead High School will be having their 8th annual garage sale, where all the proceeds will go towards maintenance of the Environmental Center.Since 1984, the 30 acre cabin has sat behind Homestead High School, and was built by the students. The Environmental Club helps maintain the center, which consists of woods, a pond, 10 trails, wetlands and prairies.Not only do the students get to use this space during school, the community is open to using it
  
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• Grass-fed beef burgers recalled over possible rubber pieces

  21-04-2023 16:24 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — Around 2,122 pounds of raw ground beef burger products are being recalled due to the possibility of pieces of white neoprene contaminating some of the items.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall Thursday, saying the burgers, sold by Weinstein Wholesale Meats, Inc. in Forest Park, Illinois, were distributed across the country. 17 states, DC, urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars in social media challeng
  
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• Be Our Guest - Parker Grace Tea Room

  21-04-2023 13:00 via wane.com
  
  This edition of Be Our Guest features the Parker Grace Tea Room in Roanoke. Click here to get your $50 gift certificate for only $25.
  
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• Give Greater Allen County raises over $600K for local nonprofits

  21-04-2023 04:54 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, officials announced that the Give Greater Allen County initiative raised over $600,000 for local nonprofits.Over 1,900 people provided donations, which will be dispersed across 110 nonprofits.Give Greater Allen County is a one-day, 12-hour initiative that fosters individual philanthropy in Allen County and is hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. Bishop Dwenger grad leads national fundraiser for ALS"It's amazing to see the impact
  
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• Sportsman Channel's goal to end hunger reaches Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne

  21-04-2023 04:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, Sportsman Channel and Comcast teamed up to host a "Hunt.Fish.Feed." dinner for club youth and families from Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne.Hunt.Fish.Feed. is a national campaign created by Sportsman Channel in 2007 that aims to educate the public about providing natural resources to help combat nationwide hunger.Since 2007, the TV network has served nearly 36,000 meals and donated seven tons of game meat and fish to shelters across the country. Bi
  
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• Indiana Governor candidate Eric Doden floats tax relief for Hoosier nurses

  21-04-2023 03:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Businessman Eric Doden, the only person running for Indiana Governor from the northeast part of the state, floated the idea of a tax break for Hoosier nurses in an exclusive interview with WANE 15 on Wednesday.Doden is running for the Republican nomination to replace Eric Holcomb, whose second term ends in 2024. U.S. Senator Mike Braun and Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch are also running.Doden said he wants to run a "campaign of ideas."Among the policy proposals on his web
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Zoo previews new attractions, opening day features

  21-04-2023 02:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo only two days away from starting its 59th season, the zoo gave those with membership packages a sneak peek at some of the newest attractions.Among the new attractions coming to the zoo include a new evening event called "Rock and Roar," a new chicken feeding exhibit, and upgrades to the tiger habitat in Tiger Forest. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo prepares for opening day"When they look into the tiger habitat, they will notice a
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Zoo previews new attractions

  21-04-2023 02:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo only two days away from starting its 59th season, the zoo gave those with membership packages a sneak peek at some of the newest attractions.Among the new attractions coming to the zoo include a new evening event called "Rock and Roar," a new chicken feeding exhibit, and upgrades to the tiger habitat in Tiger Forest. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo prepares for opening day"When they look into the tiger habitat, they will notice a
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens for 59th season

  21-04-2023 02:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opening Saturday for its 59th season, the zoo gave those with membership packages a sneak peek earlier in the week at some of the newest attractions.Among the new attractions coming to the zoo include a new evening event called "Rock and Roar," a new chicken feeding exhibit, and upgrades to the tiger habitat in Tiger Forest. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo prepares for opening day"When they look into the tiger habitat, they will
  
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• More rain coming, temps headed down

  21-04-2023 01:08 via wane.com
  
  Today's gusty winds have carried in the warmest weather of the week, with high temperatures having reached the low 80s. The warm conditions don't last long, though, as a cold front moves in tonight and continues eastward tomorrow.A lull in the rainfall occurs this evening, but there's more coming overnight and during the day tomorrow as the cold front moves east across the region.Once the cold front moves through, cooler air moves in. So, today's summer preview ends almost as quickly as it began
  
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