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• Get cooled off at these splash pads now open for the summer!

  27-05-2023 22:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Today nine parks opened their Splash Pad Water Playgrounds for the summer season throughout the Fort Wayne area.
  The Splash Pads make for a good way to cool off during the hot summer days.Inside Fort Wayne’s newest winery restaurantHere is a full list of the Splash Pads that opened today and their hours of operation:Buckner Park 6114 Bass Road 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
  Franklin School Park 1903 Saint Marys Avenue 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
  Kreager Park (Taylor`s Dream) 7225 No
  
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• Silver Alert declared for South Bend 14-year-old

  27-05-2023 22:32 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WANE) -- A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for 14-year-old Sijay Donyeal Patton of South Bend.
  According to the alert, Patton is described as a 14-year-old Black male, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Patton was last seen Saturday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. wearing wearing a gray and yellow shirt with black pants.Patton may be with an unknown female in a maroon 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle has an Indiana license plate: NJW977.
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• WHO R U: What your license plate number could tell other drivers

  27-05-2023 22:27 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - For over one hundred years, our cars have had license plates. While it’s obvious personalized license plates can help you tell those around you a bit about yourself (unless your state rejected your idea), your standard-issued plate may carry an equally understandable message. A regular license plate will typically come with a combination of letters and numbers. In Wisconsin, new plates have three letters and four numbers (it used to be three and three, until all combinatio
  
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• These Indiana cities rank among most affordable for home buyers: report

  27-05-2023 20:31 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) – Affordability continues to be a top concern for home buyers across the country, but those buyers might get the most bang for their buck in certain Indiana cities.A new report from WalletHub suggests two cities in Indiana might be somewhat more affordable for home buyers deterred by higher prices elsewhere in the state or country.To come to its findings, WalletHub used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Association of Realtors, the Council for Community and Econ
  
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• Fort Wayne ranks among most affordable for home buyers: report

  27-05-2023 20:31 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) – Affordability continues to be a top concern for home buyers across the country, but those buyers might get the most bang for their buck in certain Indiana cities.A new report from WalletHub suggests two cities in Indiana might be somewhat more affordable for home buyers deterred by higher prices elsewhere in the state or country.To come to its findings, WalletHub used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Association of Realtors, the Council for Community and Econ
  
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• Driver suffers from seizure, crashes truck on I-69

  27-05-2023 20:16 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) -- A driver was headed northbound on I-69 near mile marker 327 when his truck veered into a cable median while he had a seizure on the road.
  According to release from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was identified as 27-year-old Jared Mertz of Columbia City. Mertz was driving his 1993 Ford F-150 pick-up when he began to experience a medical emergency. The truck continued to veer off the road and struck a cable barrier. The truck did not stop for another 1
  
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• Woman dead after cement bags fall from overturned truck on California interstate

  27-05-2023 19:38 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – A woman is dead after bags of cement fell from a truck that overturned on an interstate offramp in San Diego on Friday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol.The incident occurred around 1 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said a Chevrolet pick-up truck with a one-ton stake bed was traveling from the southbound side of the freeway at about 60 miles per hour, toward the offramp. As the truck continued onto the ramp, CHP said the driver felt his load &mda
  
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• City of Butler lifts boil water advisory

  27-05-2023 17:48 via wane.com
  
  BUTLER, Ind. (WANE) - According to a city official, the boil water advisory for Butler has been lifted.Butler had a planned city-wide water outage Wednesday followed by a boil water advisory, the city said in a release.The outage was set to last from 10 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Thursday.After the outage, Butler was under a boil water advisory until late Saturday morning.
  
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• Former 'Family Feud' contestant trial: Internet searches revealed

  27-05-2023 17:37 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) – Testimony at the trial of a former “Family Feud” contestant accused of murdering his estranged wife revealed part of his internet history.Timothy Bliefnick, 39, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and home invasion connected to the death of his estranged wife Becky Bliefnick, 41, in Quincy, Illinois.In court Wednesday, the defendant’s internet history was discussed with prosecutors highlighting the following searches from Timothy Bliefnick:
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• Will the mail be delivered on Memorial Day?

  27-05-2023 17:05 via wane.com
  
  (WHNT) — Will the mail run on Memorial Day? The short answer is no.Just like all other federally-recognized holidays, regular mail from the United States Postal Service (USPS) will not run on the day honoring fallen U.S. military personnel. This year, Memorial Day is recognized on Monday, May 29.
  Post offices will also be closed for retail transactions on Memorial Day, according to the USPS.
  Despite no regular mail service for residential or business addresses, the USPS says its Priority M
  
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• Driver slams into guardrail on I-69 in DeKalb County, police say speed a factor

  27-05-2023 14:04 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Police say speed played a factor in a crash early Saturday morning in DeKalb County.
  According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, a California man was heading north on I-69 near Auburn at around 4 a.m. when he drove his Jeep Grand Cherokee off the road where it struck a guardrail. The SUV got stuck in the guardrail and got spun around causing it to face south.Dugal Kummar, 64, complained of neck pain and was taken to a nearby hospital.
  
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• 4 employees placed on leave after Ohio prison escape via trash container; 1 inmate still sought

  27-05-2023 13:38 via wane.com
  
  LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say two inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison earlier this week got out by hiding in a trash container, and four employees have been placed on leave as the search continues for one inmate still at large.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said Friday afternoon that investigators had determined that 47-year-old James Lee and 50-year-old Bradley Gillespie left the Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution in Lima “after concealing themselve
  
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• How to water properly during dry stretches

  27-05-2023 04:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - As our current stretch of dry weather continues, concerns are rising for the development of a flash drought. It is important to be prepared for this possibility and know how you can properly water your landscape with the least amount of environmental impact as possible. Upcoming dry stretch raises drought concernsFirst off, watering is always best done in the morning hours. This reduces the impact of diseases on plants and allows them to be watered when they are cool. C
  
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• Kroger changing digital coupon policy for some customers

  27-05-2023 04:04 via wane.com
  
  (WDTN) — Clipping coupons on your smartphone has become customary for shoppers, especially those that want to save a few cents or dollars while shopping at Kroger. For many, though, it has become stressful to see a price listed on the shelf and not have access to the discount.Kroger is expanding the use of digital deal coupons to all Kroger shoppers. Shoppers who may not have a smartphone or access to the internet will be able to take advantage of the deals. This is the sport most commonly
  
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• Inside Fort Wayne's newest winery restaurant

  27-05-2023 04:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Perhaps the hardest part about enjoying Vinland Reserve Winery is finding it."GPS doesn't quite have us down yet," said General Manager David McCarthy.A new sign on Diebold Road, just south of Union Chapel Road, should lead the way, but the view of the winery is blocked from the street by construction.With seating inside and out, the space can accommodate both families and those over 21.Z!NG Asian Fusion Cuisine kicks off soft openingReservations are recommended, espec
  
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• Police look into criminal mischief cases spanning Kosciusko, Wabash counties

  27-05-2023 03:23 via wane.com
  
  WARSAW, Ind. (WANE) — The Warsaw Police Department (WPD) is investigating numerous cases of criminal mischief spanning multiple counties that authorities believe are related.According to the WPD, the department has been investigating incidents throughout Kosciusko County involving car windows being damaged or completely shattered by BB guns.The department's investigation also reportedly shows cases around North Manchester in Wabash County. ISP: Man charged with OWI after Miami County crash
  
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• Officials announce funeral services for fallen Randolph County firefighter

  27-05-2023 00:58 via wane.com
  
  RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has released details on the funeral services for a fallen firefighter from Randolph County.Kyle Osgood, 29, died Thursday in a tanker truck crash while heading toward a barn fire in Randolph County, according to the IDHS. Volunteer firefighter killed in tanker crash in Randolph CountyBoth the viewing and the funeral will be held at Monroe Central Jr/Sr High School, with the viewing happening from 4:00 p.m. to
  
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• FWFD: Fire causes significant damage to basement of Fort Wayne duplex

  27-05-2023 00:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a structure fire south of downtown Fort Wayne just after 5:30 p.m. on Friday.Crews were spotted in the 2900 block of Broadway, which is just north of Foster Park and Clyde Theatre.The FWFD said smoke could be seen coming from the first floor of a two-story duplex when crews arrived. North Side High School student wins vehicle in end-of-year giveawayFirefighters noticed a working fire coming from the basement of th
  
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• Crews investigate fire at home off Broadway

  27-05-2023 00:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire south of downtown Fort Wayne Friday afternoon.Crews were spotted in the 2900 block of Broadway, which is just north of Foster Park and Clyde Theatre.The FWFD has not yet said what started the fire, nor is it known if anyone suffered injuries in the fire.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as the situation unfolds.
  
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