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• EMS Week 2023: Where Emergency Care Begins

  21-05-2023 20:58 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana Department of Homeland Security honors EMS professionals during National EMS Week.Gov. Eric Holcomb named May 21-27 as EMS Week. This is part of a national EMS campaign. 2023 is the 49th year of this campaign.The 2023 theme for the week is "Where Emergency Care Begins." Suspect in custody after Saturday Garrett shootingWhen Hoosiers dial 911 for an emergency, no matter the weather or time of day, they have confidence that trained and dedicated EMS person
  
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• ISP: Columbus woman flown after single vehicle crash

  21-05-2023 19:38 via wane.com
  
  JACKSON CO, Ind. (WANE) — A Columbus woman was airlifted for further treatment after a single-vehicle crash.Indiana State Police were called to I-65 in southern Jackson County around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 on a personal injury crash.
  Driver Edward Garrett was traveling northbound and lost control of the car. Resulting in the vehicle leaving the road and rolling multiple times before resting on its top. Thirty-two-year-old Edward Garrett was not injured, according to police.However, his
  
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• Visit Fort Wayne's tips on free things to do

  21-05-2023 18:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Trying to figure out a fun weekend idea or an evening event? Visit Fort Wayne shares their top ideas for free things to do in Fort Wayne. From strolling out and about to visiting local artisans, there is something for everyone.Visit Fort Wayne, along with The Fort Wayne/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is Fort Wayne's non-profit hub for tourism and development.
  Some of the top things they suggest doing is ...
  Using the free Fort Wayne Public Art Trail
  
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• 'Do not drive': These states have most cars under urgent recall, CARFAX says

  21-05-2023 18:37 via wane.com
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Millions of cars around the country need urgent repairs — some so serious that the feds have classified them as “do not drive” or “park outside” alerts.These types of recalls are issued because there’s a problem serious enough that it could cause an accident or severe physical harm if left uncorrected. "Park outside" recalls in particular are issued when there is a fire risk with the vehicle, which could spread to a home or other struct
  
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• Investigation leads ISP to find stolen guns, pills and thousands of dollars

  21-05-2023 17:43 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WANE) — A South Bend man has been arrested on numerous charges after a drug investigation.Indiana State Police stated in a press release that a drug investigation conducted earlier this year led them to an address on Chalfant St. The investigation was alongside Breman Post All Crimes Policing Team (ACP.)On Friday, May 19, troopers searched the address with a warrant. There troopers found six handguns (two that were reported stolen), over 400 pills, drug paraphernalia and
  
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• Suspect in custody after Saturday shooting in Garrett

  21-05-2023 16:57 via wane.com
  
  GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) — One person is in custody after a shooting Saturday in Garrett.According to a press release from the Garrett Police Department, police were called to the 100 block of North Randolph St. for a shooting around 2 a.m.
  When DeKalb and Garrett Police arrived, they located four bullet holes in a parked vehicle. They determined the shots were fired from another vehicle. No injuries were reported.Within 45 minutes, a suspect was taken into custody, police said. The release di
  
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• Suspect in custody after Saturday Garrett shooting

  21-05-2023 16:57 via wane.com
  
  GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) — One person is in custody after a Saturday morning vehicle shooting in Garrett.According to the Garrett Police Department press release, police were called to the 100 block of North Randolph St. for a shooting around 2 a.m.
  When DeKalb and Garrett Police arrived they located four bullet holes in a parked vehicle. They determined the shots were fired from another vehicle. No injuries were reported.Within 45 minutes, a suspect was taken into custody, police said. The re
  
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• Former Marine charged with killing NYC man argues it 'had nothing to do with race'

  21-05-2023 15:51 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – The former Marine charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway earlier this month argued it “had nothing to do with race” in a recent interview.Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old white man, placed Neely, a 30-year-old Black man, in a chokehold for nearly 15 minutes, while he was reportedly experiencing a mental health episode. Neely was later pronounced dead at the hospital.Penny was charged with second-degree manslaughter nearly two weeks
  
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• Mother loses son and several pets in Indy house fire

  21-05-2023 14:46 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- A large house fire on the northeast side of Indianapolis early Saturday morning has left one man dead, according to the Indianapolis Fire Department.
  Crews were dispatched at 5:56 a.m. on a report of a residence fire with entrapment to the 9000 block of Timberline Drive. The fire was under control at 7:04 a.m. The fire department stated that, "excessive clutter made work difficult for crews with heavy fire throughout."
  The victim has been identified as a 50-year-old adult male. H
  
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• Dixon, Palou into Indy 500 fast 12 after late engine swaps

  21-05-2023 14:16 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Alex Palou made late engine swaps before the start of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday. Callum Ilott made it onto the track after his Juncos Hollinger Racing team was forced to put together a backup car in just over 12 hours.Things worked out well for all of them.Dixon went out early and put his car in the fast 12 that will run for the pole Sunday with his four-lap average of 233.375 mph, then he watched Palou
  
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• UPDATE: Exchange of gunfire between cartel rivals at Baja off-road vehicle rally leaves 10 dead, 9 wounded

  21-05-2023 13:47 via wane.com
  
  Editor's note: This article has been updated with information released by the Baja California State Attorney General’s Office on Saturday evening:UPDATE: SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — An “exchange of gunfire between rivals in organized crime” left 10 dead and nine wounded during an off-road vehicle race on Saturday afternoon about 90 miles south of the border, according to the Baja California State Attorney General’s Office.Baja California Attorney General Ricardo Iv&
  
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• Update: 10 road racers massacred in Northern Baja; 9 wounded, being called exchange of gunfire between rivals

  21-05-2023 13:47 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Gunmen shot and killed 10 drivers and wounded nine others taking part in a road race on Saturday afternoon about 90 miles south of the border, according to the Baja California State Attorney General's Office.
  The AG's office has released information calling the confrontation an "exchange of gun fire between rivals in organized crime."Ricardo Iván Carpio, Baja's Attorney General, released a statement late Saturday saying evidence found in the getaway car shows
  
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• 10 road racers massacred in Northern Baja; 9 wounded

  21-05-2023 13:47 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Gunmen shot and killed 10 drivers and wounded nine others taking part in a road race on Saturday afternoon about 90 miles south of the border, according to the Baja California State Attorney General's Office.
  According to a news release issued by the AG's office, the victims were parked in their "dune buggy" style race cars when several armed men jumped out of a late model silver SUV and started firing at the vehicles.The ambush happened around 2:15 p.m. Saturday alo
  
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• The outdoor-lover’s guide to managing allergies

  21-05-2023 13:45 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsKEEP YOUR ALLERGIES AT BAY WITH THESE MEDICATIONSIN THIS ARTICLE:Allegra Adult 24-Hour Non-Drowsy Antihistamine GelcapsFlonase Allergy Relief Nasal Sprat, 24-Hour Non-Drowsy Allergy MedicineSudafed PE Sinus Congestion Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant TabletsAs we enter the warmer seasons, there are several fun outdoor activities you'd probably like to partake in. But one thing that keeps you from
  
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• Here's why police are at Huntertown Elementary

  21-05-2023 13:30 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - If you pass Huntertown Elementary School on Sunday, you may notice a large police presence.There's no danger to the public-- the Fort Wayne Police Department said it is conducting a training at the school on Lima Road.The training will last from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., police said.
  
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• No injuries following Sunday fire on Fort Wayne's west side

  21-05-2023 13:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) is investigating a fire on the city's west side. Crews responded to the 1700 block of Neuhaus Drive shortly after 3:00 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of a burning house. Firefighters arrived and quickly located a fire burning in a bedroom of the home.One person inside at the time of the fire, according to FWFD. That person was able to self-evacuate with their two dogs. Crews got the blaze under control in less than 2
  
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• No injuries following early morning fire on Fort Wayne's west side

  21-05-2023 13:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to the 1700 block of Neuhaus Drive on Fort Wayne’s West side after receiving reports of a burning house shortly after 3:00AM Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived on-scene and reported that a fire was burning in the bedroom of the home.Crews found the fire after making entry into the home. FWFD says there was one person inside at the time of the fire; they were able to self-evacuate with their two dogs. Cre
  
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• This organization is Positively Fort Wayne 365 days a year

  21-05-2023 12:15 via wane.com
  
  Visit Fort Wayne isn't just for visitors. If you are one of the locals who have walked past the Visitors Center at 927 S. Harrison Street and never stopped in, you should pop your head inside to see what they have to offer.
  They would love to have you stop in, and I'm quite certain you'll be happy you did.The 16 people who make up the staff of this Destination Marketing Organization are passionate about the city of Fort Wayne and Allen County and what the community has to offer. "In a nutshell,
  
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