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• Dead body found in White River by kayaker

  13-05-2023 21:35 via wane.com
  
  ANDERSON, Ind. - A dead body has been found on the White River by a kayaker near the Rangeline Nature Preserve, according to a press release sent from the Anderson Police Department.
  Officers were dispatched Saturday at 9:55 a.m. on a report of a death investigation. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a kayaker that located the body while paddling on the White River.
  The victim is currently only identified as a white male that was recovered approximately 1/4 mile west of Rangeline Rd.
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• Woman walks into Illinois dealership, steals keys from office and drives car off the lot, video shows

  13-05-2023 21:24 via wane.com
  
  CRESTWOOD, Ill. (WGN) – The manager of a Chicago-area car dealership said a woman came into the facility on Thursday, took some keys when no one was looking, and took off with one of the cars.Mike Elsayed, the manager of Your Choice Auto Sales in Crestwood, said it all happened within a matter of minutes. Elsayed said the woman almost hit him as she was leaving, too."I was like 'Stop, stop' and she was looking into my eyes, 'No, no,'" Elsayed said. "She started driving the vehicle and I ju
  
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• Fort Wayne Maker's Market kickoff their first outdoor event of the season

  13-05-2023 21:02 via wane.com
  
  HOAGLAND, Ind. (WANE) — Spring has sprung and the Fort Wayne Maker's Market is kicking off their Annual Spring Market.
  The kickoff will take place at Ambrosia Orchard from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th.Attendees can visit local vendors and enjoy "The Frying Pans" live music. While sipping on local cider and mead.
  Admission is free, check out their Facebook for more information.
  
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• Over 700 plant varieties offered at Mother's Day Plant Sale

  13-05-2023 20:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Forget Mother's Day flowers, looking to start a garden or wanting to freshen up your house? The Botanical Conservatory has you covered.On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McMillen Park Community Center (3901 Abbott St). Individuals can shop over 700 varieties of locally grown herbs, vegetable starts, seeds, hanging baskets and more. Allen County Marketplace opens for the 2023 season in a new locationEssentials like potting
  
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• Priest convicted of sex trafficking for abusing 3 victims as minors, later adults

  13-05-2023 19:50 via wane.com
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest was convicted of five sex-trafficking charges in the molestation of three boys who prosecutors say he met at a Toledo preschool and coerced to continue sexual activity as adults.Rev. Michael Zacharias was convicted by a federal jury on Friday of sexual trafficking of a minor, two counts of sexual trafficking of a minor by force, fraud, or coercion, and two counts of sexual trafficking of an adult by force, fraud, or coercion.Prosecutors said Zach
  
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• Reach new heights at YMCA Camp Potawatomi

  13-05-2023 19:32 via wane.com
  
  LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A new high ropes course has been added to the various activities found at YMCA Camp Potawatomi.On Saturday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony opened the high ropes course and participants partook in this new outdoor experience.
  The high ropes course is among numerous outdoor facilities such as large athletic fields, gaga pits, waterfront activities, archery and riflery ranges, an outdoor climbing wall and more.All facilities, including the new high ropes course, will
  
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• Time warp to the 80s at Headwaters Park

  13-05-2023 19:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Time to grab the neon clothing and get ready to jam out during 80s night.Dance the night away from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. under the Lincoln Pavilion at Headwaters Park. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door.This is a 21-and-over event, a valid ID is needed to attend.
  In addition to 80s music hits, attendees can enjoy food trucks and a full bar all night. Plus games such as beer pong, corn hole and flip cup. 2023 disABILITIES Expo celebrates and connects the c
  
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• 2023 disABILITIES Expo celebrates and connects the community

  13-05-2023 17:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The AWS Foundation hosts the 12th Annual disABILITIES Expo, a "one-stop" resource fair.
  This year's expo is at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Conference Center, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For free parking, tell the attendant you are there for the expo.Allen County Marketplace opens for the 2023 season in a new locationThe event is designed to be a celebration of the Northeast Indiana disability community. Attendees can visit ove
  
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• Daniel Penny charged with manslaughter in NYC chokehold death of Jordan Neely

  13-05-2023 16:58 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Daniel Penny was arraigned Friday in connection with the death of Jordan Neely, after Penny was filmed placing Neely in a chokehold for several minutes on an NYC subway train last week.Penny was walked into the courtroom shortly after 12 p.m. for his arraignment on a charge of manslaughter in the second degree. He did not enter a plea. Prosecutors said they are seeking a grand jury indictment.The judge set Penny's bond at $100,000, and Penny was freed pending trial.
  
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• Allen County Marketplace opens for the 2023 season in a new location

  13-05-2023 16:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —The Allen County Marketplace returns for its third season with food trucks, vendors and more.This year will be at a new location, held at 1010 Carroll Road, the parking lot of Pathway Community Church. The marketplace will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month.Over 100 vendors, organizations and food trucks will be in attendance. A list and map of where booths will be located can be found on the Allen County Marketplace Facebook page.Park
  
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• ISP: Vincennes man ejected after single-vehicle crash

  13-05-2023 15:12 via wane.com
  
  KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) —A Vincennes man died on Friday after a fatal single-vehicle crash.
  Indiana State Police and Knox County Sheriffs responded to the crash near Monroe School Road and Small Road around 8:40 p.m. Friday.The driver was identified as 20-year-old Keeton Walker. He was trapped inside the 2006 Mercedes and was extracted by Harrison Twp. Fire Department. Walker was taken to a local hospital and treated for serious injuries.
  While passenger, 20-year-old Dalton Kirby, was eje
  
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• Jury: Vallow guilty of murdering her 2 children

  13-05-2023 13:38 via wane.com
  
  BOISE, Idaho (NewsNation) — An Idaho jury found Lori Vallow guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of her two youngest children, almost-17-year-old Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, 7.She was also found guilty of all other charges she faced, including conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the case of her husband, Chad Daybell's, previous wife Tammy, and grand theft.
  Vallow sat emotionless with a blank stare looking at the jury as the guilty verdicts were read Friday at the Ada County Co
  
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• Did the Great American Cleanup displace the homeless in Fort Wayne?

  13-05-2023 04:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Last week, volunteers worked to make Fort Wayne parks and neighborhoods look spotless in the Great American Cleanup.However, some in the community say that part of making the city look spotless actually disrupted the lives of several homeless people.
  Sally Segerson, who is a self-appointed advocate for the homeless population in Fort Wayne and can often be found handing out coats and other necessities, said that she had to give away tents to replace those thrown a
  
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• Missing woman found, Public Safety Alert canceled

  13-05-2023 04:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Allen County Sheriff's Department (ACSD) reported that 38-year-old Angie Wilhelm has been located. No other information was provided by police.ACSD issued a Public Safety Alert Friday night asking for any information regarding Wilhelm's whereabouts. Authorities described Wilhelm as white, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, and having blonde hair with hazel eyes. Here’s how you can help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ in Allen County
  
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• 'God intended for good:' A story of forgiveness after assault

  13-05-2023 02:46 via wane.com
  
  HARLAN, Ind. (WANE) - She could've been resentful.
  She could've sought vengeance, or she could've held onto an anger about what happened to her that day in Harlan and nobody would've blamed her. And how could they? Three people - one man and two teen boys - attacked her right in front of her small children as she and her family were at a picnic in the park, left her bloodied and tried to steal her car.
  "I was on one side of the picnic table, and then the kids were on the other side so they watch
  
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• Courts: Guilty on all counts for Fort Wayne man charged in 2021 double homicide

  13-05-2023 01:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — After a four-day trial, an Allen County jury convicted a 20-year-old restaurant worker and apparent gun enthusiast in a double homicide in December 2021.Tre Zwieg was 19 when he shot to death Brendan Cole, 19, and Juan Ramirez, 16, in a garage at 740 Cumberland Ave. on Dec. 2, 2021.Zwieg was convicted on two counts of murder, two counts of felony murder, burglary resulting in serious bodily injury and using a firearm in the commission of an offense. The maximum nu
  
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• New state budget means pay raises for ISP

  13-05-2023 00:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A new state budget has the potential to increase the salary of Indiana State Police troopers and help their recruiting woes.
  The new budget has a proposed pay matrix in it that would bump trooper trainee pay by 40%, from $47,000 to $66,000.
  "We're happy to see this and we're really hoping this helps our recruitment," said Brian Walker, Indiana State Police public information officer. Here’s how you can help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ in Allen County
  
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