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• 6 people shot in Anderson; ages 14-21

  14-05-2023 19:29 via wane.com
  
  ANDERSON, Ind. --Six young people were shot in Anderson early Sunday morning, according to the Anderson Police Department.
  Officers were surveilling a largely crowded area, when at 2:24 a.m., in the 1600 block of Madison Avenue, several gunshots rang out. Officers worked through the crowd and found one victim suffering from a gunshot in the leg and began to administer aid.
  The victim was transported to an Indianapolis hospital in stable condition.During the investigation into the shooting, five
  
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• Let's go fly a kite at the Mid-America Windmill Museum

  14-05-2023 18:58 via wane.com
  
  KENDALVILLE, Ind. (WANE) — The Mid-American Windmill Museum is celebrating its annual Kite Day, a Mother's Day tradition.From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13th, spend the day with free admission and kite activities at the museum.Mother’s Day on the wild sideThe Hoosier Kitefliers will be there to help kids build their own free kites and then take them to the skies.
  Children who attend will receive free Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza coupons while supplies last. Attendees are welcome t
  
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• Video shows gunman open fire on man arriving home in Los Angeles

  14-05-2023 18:16 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) – Video captured the terrifying moment a gunman opened fire as a man pulled up to the driveway of his home in Los Angeles.The shooting took place at a home in the city's Northridge neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. Friday night.Home security video shows the victim pulling up to his circular driveway as a brown Kia sedan was parked on the street nearby.“I noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in front of our neighbor’s house, parked pretty far away from the curb, so it was very
  
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• Union Street Market hosts Mother's Day specials

  14-05-2023 17:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Still pondering on some day-of Mother's Day plans? The Electric Works & Union Street Market has some ideas for you.From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Union Street Market; shopping, live music from "OK Boomer" and special deals will be happening.Over 700 plant varieties offered at Mother’s Day Plant SaleSome of the specials include ...a special Mother’s Day brunch menu + mimosa flight from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Kitchen & Co.
  Mother’s Day baklava
  
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• The Embassy Theatre celebrates 95 years

  14-05-2023 16:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Since its 1928 opening, The Embassy Theatre has been creating lifelong memories for 95 years.
  The Festival of Trees has become a yearly staple for visitors
  Originally the theatre opened as a vaudeville and movie house, but now showcases a wide variety of music, comedy and fine arts. The Embassy functions as a community space, bringing people together throughout the seasons. As the Festival of Trees has become a generational tradition since 1984.
  Today, the Embassy
  
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• Fort Wayne ranks in top 10 for most square footage for $1,500

  14-05-2023 16:02 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX/NEXSTAR) — Despite a recent slowdown in growth, rent costs across the U.S. are well above pre-pandemic levels – so where can you get the most space for your money?An annual analysis from Rentcafe, a nationwide listing service that helps find apartments or houses for renters and buyers, looked at how much square footage you can get, on average, for $1,500 in the 100 largest U.S. cities.The most square footage for $1,500Wichita, Kansas ranks number one when it comes to g
  
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• Mother delivers own baby thanks to Missouri 911 dispatcher's help

  14-05-2023 15:36 via wane.com
  
  PIKE COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) — A Missouri mother safely delivered her own baby boy in a car thanks to the help of a Pike County 911 dispatcher.Christie Rosenstengle welcomed baby Reece into the world on May 11 in her and her husband's car. It was about 1:30 a.m., and Rosenstengle's husband, Kaleb, was driving them to the hospital when Rosenstengle said it was time."As soon as we were about to pull off in Eolia, I said my water's going to break... You have to stop. Stop the car. Pull over." Can
  
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• Scabby the Rat gives bite to union protests, but is he at the tail end of his relevancy?

  14-05-2023 15:02 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, a giant, inflatable rat with beady eyes, sharp teeth and a pustule-covered belly has loomed over union protests, drawing attention to various labor disputes.As New York City deals with an influx of actual rats, Scabby the Rat has become that rare thing, like Pizza Rat or Buddy the Rat — a rodent New Yorkers can rally behind.But in the era of TikTok and influencer culture, middle-aged Scabby faces a new challenge: staying relevant.“It’s kind of
  
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• Mother's Day on the wild side

  14-05-2023 14:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo celebrated Mothers with a special brunch.During Mother's Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday morning mothers and their families were treated to an array of brunch items.A special ticket was required for this event, separate from a general admission ticket. Despite the rainy weather, the event was held outside in one of the zoo's pavilions.
  Check out the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's website for future information
  
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• Motorcyclist injured in DeKalb County crash

  14-05-2023 11:34 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB CO., Ind. (WANE) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department is investigating a crash that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital. It happened around 9:45 p.m. Saturday night.A motorcyclist was traveling eastbound in the 1500 block of County Road 56. The driver attempted to slow down, but marks on the roadway suggest the brakes locked, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.The brakes locking caused the motorcycle to turn and skid backwards hitting the side of the road. The impact
  
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• Man, 32, arrested in Rochester for Child Molestation

  14-05-2023 03:47 via wane.com
  
  FULTON, Ind. (WANE) - Detectives with the Indiana State Police Peru Post were notified Friday, May 12 by the Fulton County Department of Child Services in regard to allegations of child molestation surrounding 32-year-old Christopher S. Steinert of Rochester, IN.Statewide Silver Alert declared for two missing femalesDetective Jonathan Cole and other Indiana State Police Peru Post detectives began the investigation which concluded May 12 along with the arrest of Steinert who received five charges
  
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• Is it legal to collect rainwater in your state?

  14-05-2023 03:06 via wane.com
  
  (KRQE/NEXSTAR) — It may seem like the most natural thing to do, even a great use of rain water: collecting it. But did you know it could be illegal to do it in your state?While collecting rainwater is not federally illegal, many states have restrictions in place, and water laws are primarily handled on the state level. Alternatively, some states even offer incentives for those who collect rainwater. Can folded dollar bills found on the ground be deadly?Where are there rainwater collection
  
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• Beware of scammers posing as Habitat for Humanity employees at your door

  14-05-2023 02:02 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Habitat for Humanity wants to warn homeowners about a scam: bad actors potentially posing as Habitat employees and accessing homes. It may be difficult to spot a real Habitat for Humanity employee when they aren't building a home, so don't be fooled.
  Scammers are currently hitting homes in the New Orleans area. Can folded dollar bills on the ground be deadly? What to know"They could try to get personal information or they may be casing the property to gain entry," said
  
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• Statewide Silver Alert issued for Whitley County woman and child

  14-05-2023 01:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The South Whitley Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 27-year-old Shannon Marie Kincaid and 9-year-old Adalynn Fae Newman. Shannon is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 241 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Adalynn is 4 feet and 1 inch tall, 60 pounds, and also has blonde hair with fading blue tips and blue eyes.Shannon and Adalynn were last seen in South Whitley around 4:40 p.m. on Friday in a silver 2004 Saturn Vue with the Indiana plate 442DNA. Dead body
  
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• Statewide Silver Alert declared for two missing females

  14-05-2023 01:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The South Whitley Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 27-year-old Shannon Marie Kincaid and 9-year-old Adalynn Fae Newman. Shannon is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 241 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Adalynn is 4 feet and 1 inch tall, 60 pounds and also has blonde hair with fading blue tips and blue eyes.Shannon and Adalynn were last seen 123 miles northeast of Indianapolis Friday, May 12, 2023 at 4:40pm in a silver 2004 Saturn Vue with the Indiana pl
  
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• Missing Whitley County woman and child found safe after statewide silver alert

  14-05-2023 01:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The South Whitley Police Department said Sunday taht a missing woman and child were found safely after a statewide Silver Alert was issued on Saturday.The department was investigating the disappearance of 27-year-old Shannon Marie Kincaid and 9-year-old Adalynn Fae Newman.When the alert was sent out, Shannon and Adalynn were most recently seen in South Whitley around 4:40 p.m. on Friday in a silver 2004 Saturn Vue with the Indiana plate 442DNA. Dead body found in White
  
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