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• North Side High School student wins vehicle in end-of-year giveaway

  25-05-2023 23:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, one lucky Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) student not only got to celebrate the start of summer break, but also walked away with a new vehicle.The five high schools within FWCS's district each held senior activities to celebrate the last day of the school year, but one student at North Side High School won the vehicle through the Kelley Attendance Incentive Car Giveaway.Laila Moorer, a freshman at North Side High School, won a new vehicle on the l
  
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• Officers investigate stabbing in Yoder; victim in serious condition

  25-05-2023 22:34 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Allen County officers are investigating a stabbing that left a woman seriously injured Thursday morning.A release from the sheriff's department said a stabbing victim walked into a local hospital just after 6 a.m. The woman had multiple stab wounds and lacerations, and is in serious condition but is stable, police said.Officers determined the stabbing happened in the 100 block of Benwell Place in southern Allen County. Detectives are trying to figure out what happened
  
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• This easy task can save you gas before you head out for Memorial Day

  25-05-2023 22:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- If you haven't left for the Memorial Day weekend yet, we have some last minute tips when it comes to your tire pressure. It is a task easier said than done, but one people often forget. Not being aware of where your tire pressure is can lead to an expensive end to the holiday weekend.
  First, you need a tire pressure gauge - you can purchase one on Amazon for a relatively good price. Or, check your local auto repair shop or tire shop to see if they check tire pressure for
  
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• Check your tire pressure before you head out for the holiday

  25-05-2023 22:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- If you haven't left for the Memorial Day weekend yet, we have some last minute tips when it come to your tire pressure. It is a task easier said than done, but one people often forget. Not being aware of where your tire pressure is can lead to an expensive end to the holiday weekend.
  First, you need a tire pressure gauge you can purchase one on Amazon for a relatively good price. Or check you local auto repair shop or tire shop to see if they check tire pressures for fre
  
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• Check your tire pressure before you head out for Memorial Day

  25-05-2023 22:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- If you haven't left for the Memorial Day weekend yet, we have some last minute tips when it comes to your tire pressure. It is a task easier said than done, but one people often forget. Not being aware of where your tire pressure is can lead to an expensive end to the holiday weekend.
  First, you need a tire pressure gauge you can purchase one on Amazon for a relatively good price. Or check you local auto repair shop or tire shop to see if they check tire pressures for fr
  
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• 'It feels like fire': High school senior survives rattlesnake bite thanks to friends

  25-05-2023 21:24 via wane.com
  
  ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas 17-year-old Aiyona Lee said she's lucky to be alive after what started out as a normal hike quickly changed when she encountered a rattlesnake at Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene Tuesday evening."I was walking, and I felt something thick that I stepped on, and I heard a little rattle... It wasn't loud, but it got me," said Lee.
  After the snake bit her left ankle, Lee told KTAB she just took off running. But due to the bite, she experienced numbness and fell a
  
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• National “Don’t Fry Day”: Why to stay safe in the sun

  25-05-2023 20:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Memorial Day is right around the corner, but first, May 26th marks National “Don’t Fry Day”. The National Council on Skin Care Prevention designated every Friday before Memorial Day as National “Don’t Fry Day”. The goal of this awareness campaign is to reduce the number of skin cancer diagnoses by encouraging people to protect their skin while in the sun. As the sun tanning season kicks off, it is common to get burnt.
  
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• National “Don’t Fry Day”: How to stay safe in the sun

  25-05-2023 20:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Memorial Day is right around the corner, but first, May 26 marks National “Don’t Fry Day”. The National Council on Skin Care Prevention designated every Friday before Memorial Day as National “Don’t Fry Day”. The goal of this awareness campaign is to reduce the number of skin cancer diagnoses by encouraging people to protect their skin while in the sun. As the sun tanning season kicks off, it is common to get burnt. It
  
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• $22M tax funding to boost Fort Wayne projects

  25-05-2023 20:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - With a tax funding increase from the state, more improvement projects are being planned for Fort Wayne.According to a release, the city is receiving a local income tax supplemental distribution of $22.588 million from the state, a larger allocation than in the past. With the additional funding, neighborhood infrastructure improvements will total $70 million this year, city officials said.The announcement Thursday took place at McMillen Park, as funding could go toward i
  
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• Volunteer firefighter killed in tanker crash in Randolph County

  25-05-2023 20:31 via wane.com
  
  RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A volunteer firefighter died early Thursday when the tanker truck he was driving crashed while on the way to a barn fire in rural Randolph County according to a press release from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
  Kyle T. Osgood, assistant chief of the Farmland Volunteer Fire Department, was pronounced dead at the scene located at Randolph County Road 1000 West and County Road 400 North at about 6:30 a.m.
  Osgood was driving the tanker truck northbound on 1
  
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• Public beaches, pools open at state parks this weekend

  25-05-2023 20:06 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) Get ready to cool off this holiday weekend as public swimming pools located in Indiana State Parks will open this weekend, as will DNR swimming beaches.Pools opening Saturday are at Brown County, Clifty Falls, McCormick’s Creek, O’Bannon Woods, Prophetstown, Shakamak, Spring Mill, Turkey Run, and Versailles state parks. In addition, the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park will open tomorrow, with lifeguards on duty.The public pool at Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber S
  
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• INDOT pauses road work for Memorial Day weekend

  25-05-2023 19:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Officials say construction projects through the Indiana Department of Transportation will be suspended on Memorial Day weekend.Starting at noon Friday, INDOT said road work will be suspended until Tuesday morning.The public relations director for the northeast Indiana district said some work zones will temporarily pull back to accommodate traffic, but there will still be many restrictions and closures on roads.Check for traffic in your area online or with the TrafficWis
  
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• 'Burn after reading' letter: Brian Laundrie's mother offered shovel, garbage bags to dispose of body if needed

  25-05-2023 18:55 via wane.com
  
  VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — Brian Laundrie's mother, Roberta, offered her son a shovel and garbage bags if he needed to dispose of a body, according to the letter obtained by Gabby Petito's family after a judge's ruling Wednesday in Florida.The infamous "burn after reading" letter, which had become a focal point of the civil lawsuit filed by Petito's family against the Laundries and their attorney Steven Bertolino, was released to WFLA by the Petito family Wednesday evening. The release comes af
  
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• Donate blood for a free ticket to a TinCaps game

  25-05-2023 18:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - You can get a free ticket to a TinCaps game by stepping up to the plate at a local blood drive.The baseball team is partnering with American Red Cross for the "Step Up to the Plate" blood drive on June 6. Donors can come to the Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  Organizers said donors will receive a $10 e-gift card from the Red Cross and a voucher for free admission to any 2023 TinCaps home game, except for on July 4.Schedule a
  
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• New graduation requirements for Indiana high schoolers

  25-05-2023 17:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The state of Indiana has released updated graduation requirements for high school students throughout the state. There are three main criteria that students must satisfy in order to be able to graduate. Students must earn enough credits, learn and demonstrate employability skills, and exhibit postsecondary-ready competencies.For a student to graduate with a Core 40 diploma in the state of Indiana, they must earn at least 40 credits. To graduate with either an
  
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• Adults with disabilities can build relationships at this speed dating event

  25-05-2023 16:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A speed dating event Thursday aims to help adults with disabilities develop relationships.Organizers said the event is open to the special needs community ages 18 and older, to help foster potential friendships and relationships in a safe environment. It's from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at ACME by Full Circle.Tickets are $10, and the cost includes a drink and snacks. Registration is required. Learn more here.It's the third year of the event. Organizers said recreational thera
  
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• 'America's greatest donuts' can be found in Fort Wayne

  25-05-2023 15:28 via wane.com
  
  Rise’n Roll gobbled up awards like its customers gobble up its signature donuts.The donut chain, which has 16 Indiana locations, including five in central Indiana, has plenty to celebrate, thanks to the “Underground Donut Tour,” which bills itself as the “only food tour just for donuts.”For nearly 8 years, the tour has been showcasing cities and the donuts they have to offer.Rise’n Roll Bakery absolutely cleaned up in the 2023 edition of the tour's "America's
  
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• Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion

  25-05-2023 13:27 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana board is set to hear allegations Thursday that an Indianapolis doctor should face disciplinary action after she spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from neighboring Ohio.The Medical Licensing Board’s hearing comes after Indiana's Republican attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to Indiana authorities. She's also accused of breaking federal pat
  
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• Traveling this summer? Expect big prices and big crowds

  25-05-2023 13:13 via wane.com
  
  The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.Some travelers say they will settle for fewer trips than they hoped to take, or they will drive instead of fly. Others are finding different money-saving sacrifices.Stephanie Hanrahan thought she'd save money by planning ahead for her daughter's birthday trip to Disney World in Florida. Instead, it
  
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• Police arrest juvenile in connection with 2022 shooting in Fort Wayne

  25-05-2023 12:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne police arrested a juvenile Wednesday afternoon in connection with a shooting that left a woman in critical condition back in August of 2022.The shooting took place at about 1:30 a.m. on August 20 in the 1500 block of East Lewis Street just south of Indiana Tech. When officers and medics arrived, they found a woman suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
  During Wednesday's arrest in the area of 200 Lexington Court, the news release from the Fort Wayne Police
  
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• Honor Flight ‘Welcome Home’ celebration returns after nearly 4 year hiatus

  25-05-2023 04:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -  Residents welcomed home military veterans Wednesday night at the first Honor Flight Northeast Indiana “Welcome Home” celebration since October 2019.
  The festivities kicked off around 8 p.m. as the public lined up to honor military veterans. The "Welcome Home" celebration was canceled for the last three years due to COVID-19 and construction at the Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).
  Honor Flight's 42nd group of veterans left for Washington D.C
  
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• Allen County police issue Public Safety Alert for missing girl last seen near Lakeside Park

  25-05-2023 03:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Allen County Sheriff's Department (ACSD) has issued a Public Safety Alert for a 12-year-old girl last seen near Lakeside Park.Authorities sent out a mobile push alert saying that 12-year-old Adriania Henriquez is missing and was last seen around the intersection of Lake Avenue and Anthony Boulevard by Lakeside Park. Officials break ground on subdivision in southeast Fort WayneThe ACSD described Adriania as a 5-foot-tall Hispanic girl who weighs 120 pounds and
  
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• Allen County police cancel Public Safety Alert, locate missing girl

  25-05-2023 03:02 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE: Authorities canceled the Public Safety Alert at 9:13 p.m. on Wednesday and have located the missing girl.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Allen County Sheriff's Department (ACSD) has issued a Public Safety Alert for a 12-year-old girl last seen near Lakeside Park.Authorities sent out a mobile push alert saying that 12-year-old Adriania Henriquez is missing and was last seen around the intersection of Lake Avenue and Anthony Boulevard by Lakeside Park. Officials break ground on subdivi
  
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• FWFD: Fire forces 6 people from southeast Fort Wayne home

  25-05-2023 02:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Six people made it out of a southeast Fort Wayne home that caught fire Wednesday evening.
  According to the Fort Wayne Fire Department, the fire happened at a home in the 2900 block of Oakwood Drive near the intersection of Tillman and Hessen Cassel roads. Officials break ground on subdivision in southeast Fort WayneThe fire started in the attic due to electrical issues, according to the FWFD.
  Multiple firefighters could be seen standing in front of the garage, and
  
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• FWFD: Fire forces 6 people from Fort Wayne home

  25-05-2023 02:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Six people made it out of a southeast Fort Wayne home that caught fire Wednesday evening.
  According to the Fort Wayne Fire Department, the fire happened at a home in the 2900 block of Oakwood Drive near the intersection of Tillman and Hessen Cassel roads. Officials break ground on subdivision in southeast Fort WayneThe fire started in the attic due to electrical issues, according to the FWFD.
  Multiple firefighters could be seen standing in front of the garage, and
  
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• FWFD: Fire causes moderate damage to southeast Fort Wayne house

  25-05-2023 02:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire in southeast Fort Wayne Wednesday evening.The fire happened at a home in the 2900 block of Oakwood Drive near the intersection of Tillman and Hessen Cassel roads. Officials break ground on subdivision in southeast Fort WayneThe fire started in the attic area of the home due to electrical issues, according to the FWFD.
  Multiple firefighters could be seen standing in front of the garage, and a portion o
  
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• FWFD: Fire causes moderate damage to southeast Fort Wayne home

  25-05-2023 02:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire in southeast Fort Wayne Wednesday evening.The fire happened at a home in the 2900 block of Oakwood Drive near the intersection of Tillman and Hessen Cassel roads. Officials break ground on subdivision in southeast Fort WayneThe fire started in the attic of the home due to electrical issues, according to the FWFD.
  Multiple firefighters could be seen standing in front of the garage, and a portion of the
  
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• Firefighters converge at house fire in southeast Fort Wayne

  25-05-2023 02:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire in southeast Fort Wayne Wednesday evening.Crews were spotted in the 2900 block of Oakwood Drive near the intersection of Tillman and Hessen Cassel roads. Officials break ground on subdivision in southeast Fort WayneMultiple firefighters could be seen standing in front of the garage, and a portion of the house's roof above the garage had been cut out, although the FWFD has not yet provided any details
  
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• Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch holds roundtable in Fort Wayne on real estate climate

  25-05-2023 01:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Wednesday, Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch held a roundtable in Fort Wayne to discuss the real estate climate in northeast Indiana and across the state.Lt. Gov. Crouch and the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority met with realtors across Indiana to get firsthand feedback on some of the hurdles to homeownership. Indiana state retirees won’t receive COLA or 13th check this year"As we grow our economy here in Indiana, we have to have adequat
  
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• Courts: Retaliation was motive for triple homicide, jail informant says at day 2 of triple homicide trial

  25-05-2023 00:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Was the 2018 triple homicide all about retaliation?That’s what an Allen County informant told the jury Wednesday on the second day of Jacquail Belcher’s murder trial, but it took defense attorney Ryan Gardner to say it loud enough for the entire courtroom to hear.“These guys were going after his (Belcher’s) cousins?” Gardner asked the informant, brought in from protective custody at the Allen County Jail.Belcher, now 30, is charged wi
  
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