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• Heat streak underway that brings stretch of 90s to Fort Wayne

  30-05-2023 22:48 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures have been hovering near the 90° mark this afternoon, but most spots haven't climbed higher than the upper 80s. In the days ahead, though, we will be warm enough to reach 90° and go slightly higher, too. On average, our first 90° day occurs by mid-June, so we're a little ahead of schedule.One positive about the high heat this week is that it is not accompanied by high humidity. Although, with 4 consecutive days of 90° heat, many of us will still feel uncomfortable, ev
  
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• Evard Place Apartments on Maplecrest Road to be expanded, plan documents say

  30-05-2023 22:39 via wane.com
  
  Locale is convenient to shopping, PFW and Ivy TechFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A developer is looking to extend Evard Place Apartments, adding 46 units to the existing 40 units on Evard at Maplecrest roads.The Fort Wayne Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal on June 12. Efforts to reach principals with Solid Rock Properties, the developer, were unsuccessful.The 46 units are planned for a 5.2 acre grassy corner at Evard and Maplecrest Roads currently to proceed.The existin
  
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• How long does it take to get a new central AC unit?

  30-05-2023 22:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With this week's hot stretch already making itself known, homeowners are relying on their air-conditioning units for the first time in months.
  But for those who turned on the air to find their unit broken or in need of replacement, how long will they be left out in the heat?"For us, we have managed it pretty well this year with having technicians available, and for the most part, we can get to somebody within a day or two and get it taken care of," said Steve Bigg
  
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• General Motors' Fort Wayne Assembly produces 10 millionth vehicle

  30-05-2023 22:04 via wane.com
  
  ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE) — On Tuesday, General Motors' (GM) Fort Wayne Assembly plant built its 10 millionth vehicle since production began at the plant nearly 37 years ago.On Dec. 8, 1986, GM built its first pickup at the plant, and the tradition came full circle on Tuesday with the 10 millionth vehicle being a white 2023 GMC Sierra.Employees pose for a picture with the 10 millionth vehicle produced at General Motors' Fort Wayne Assembly plant. (Photo provided by General Motors)Why does the w
  
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• Fort Wayne family provides another option for trash, recycling services in Allen County

  30-05-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Another option is on the way for trash hauling services in parts of Allen County.Waste Works, a new business owned by a Fort Wayne family, offers weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling services along with scheduled bulk trash pickups. The services will be available in areas outside Fort Wayne city limits starting July 1 in north, northwest and southwest Allen County. That service area could expand based on the demand, according to a release.CEO Ryan Borchers has wo
  
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• Inmate's death at Allen County Jail being investigated by state police

  30-05-2023 21:35 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - An inmate's death at the Allen County Jail is being investigated by the Indiana State Police.Courtney Eugene Luckadoo, 35, was in the jail for less than 45 minutes when he had a medical emergency on May 20, according to Adam Griffith, a spokesman with the Allen County Sheriff's Department (ACSD). He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead that same day, police said.The cause and manner of his death are pending, according to the Allen County Coroner.Luckadoo's de
  
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• Man thrown from motorcycle in crash on rural Auburn road

  30-05-2023 19:33 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) - A man is in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle Monday on a county road in Auburn.Police at the scene determined the motorcycle was traveling northbound in the 3400 block of CR 27, coming up to a curve over I-69. For an unknown reason, police said the motorcycle drifted into gravel on the east shoulder and the back end of the bike swept the guardrail. The motorcycle went sideways and 68-year-old Kevin Anglin was thrown from the bike, police said.Anglin was take
  
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• US agency identifies remains of Indiana soldier killed in France during WWII

  30-05-2023 18:51 via wane.com
  
  DANA, Ind. (AP) — The remains of an Indiana soldier who was killed in France during World War II have been identified by U.S. military scientists more than 75 years after his death.The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that the remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Leonard E. Adams, 25, of Dana, Indiana, were identified in July 2022, although his family only recently received a full briefing on his identification.Adams died in January 1945 when he and other members of Headq
  
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• ISP: Suspect steals school bus, leads police on chase through 2 counties

  30-05-2023 18:15 via wane.com
  
  SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — A police pursuit of a stolen school bus came to an end late Tuesday morning after the chase led officers across two separate counties.
  According to Indiana State Police, the pursuit took officers through parts of both Decatur and Shelby counties and left a trail of damage in the pursuit's wake including multiple police cars being damaged.Police: Wanted woman walking with her children fired gun at officersPolice said no one was injured in the pursuit but did report pro
  
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• Provide input on improvements to Broadway and Taylor corridors

  30-05-2023 17:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The city of Fort Wayne is inviting residents to provide input at an upcoming meeting on potential improvements to the Broadway and Taylor corridors south of downtown Fort Wayne.Among other improvements, the project would include constructing a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Broadway and Taylor streets.  Improvements are being planned along Broadway from Wall Street to Creighton Avenue, and along Taylor Street from Nelson Street to Fairfield Avenue. Th
  
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• Why does the water taste 'off' in Fort Wayne?

  30-05-2023 16:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Has your tap water been tasting fishy lately? Swampy, even?Many Fort Wayne residents have been noticing an odd taste in the water recently, and the website for Fort Wayne's City Utilities addresses the issue.
  The different taste is brought on by the change in seasons, City Utilities explained, and the team is adjusting the treatment processes to help. The adjustments may not completely remove the taste- described as earthy or organic- but it's been deemed not to be dang
  
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• Gas prices could stay in this range over the summer according to GasBuddy

  30-05-2023 16:37 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) As the unofficial start to the summer driving season has begun, the nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 2.7 cents from a week ago to $3.55 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.91 per gallon.“Gasoline prices have drifted higher in the last week due to some rel
  
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• Woman rescued from partially collapsed Iowa apartment building amid calls to delay demolition

  30-05-2023 16:15 via wane.com
  
  A woman was rescued more than a day after a six-story apartment building partially collapsed in Davenport, Iowa, and after city officials pushed for it to be demolished, saying it was in “imminent danger” of coming down. Protesters urged for a delay, concerned that people could still be trapped inside.Protesters carried signs Tuesday morning near the building site, saying “Find Them First” and asking “Who is in the Rubble." Some used a megaphone to shout out names o
  
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• Column: Indy 500's ending creates controversy and conspiracies

  30-05-2023 15:55 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It's called “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” because the Indianapolis 500 is supposed to be one of the most dramatic and difficult races in the world.Sure, it's an automobile race. But it's also very much entertainment, even if Marcus Ericsson vehemently disagrees.The controversial ending to the 107th running of the Indy 500 gave Josef Newgarden the win, and Newgarden drives for Roger Penske, who owns the race and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. So when IndyC
  
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• Early season heatwave will bring 90-degree temps back to the area

  30-05-2023 15:16 via wane.com
  
  We are on day two of our heatwave with temperatures moving up toward 90 this week for a number of days. Last year, the first 90-degree day didn't occur until June 13, It looks like it will be much earlier this year and it could last a while.The atmospheric furnace will put on quite a show this week pumping heat from the Gulf of Mexico nearly unimpeded. High pressure will sit across the Great Lakes region and low pressure will be on the western and eastern sides of our area will keep the area dry
  
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• No kidding: California overtime law threatens use of grazing goats to prevent wildfires

  30-05-2023 13:48 via wane.com
  
  WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of goats munch on long blades of yellow grass on a hillside next to a sprawling townhouse complex. They were hired to clear vegetation that could fuel wildfires as temperatures rise this summer.These voracious herbivores are in high demand to devour weeds and shrubs that have proliferated across California after a drought-busting winter of heavy rain and snow.“It’s a huge fuel source. If it was left untamed, it can grow very high. And the
  
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• 3 children, 6 adults injured in Memorial Day shooting at Florida beach

  30-05-2023 12:04 via wane.com
  
  HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Nine people were injured Monday evening when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover along the crowded beach on Memorial Day.Several of the wounded were taken to a children's hospital, police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said.The nine people hurt included six adults and three children, according to Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System. All of the victims were in
  
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• Six injured after crash on Indiana Toll Road in northwest Steuben County

  30-05-2023 05:45 via wane.com
  
  ORLAND, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating a crash on the Indiana Toll Road between Angola and LaGrange Monday afternoon that sent six people to the hospital.
  The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. and closed Interstate 80/90 for several hours.
  Police say when they arrived on the scene they found a Lexus car with heavy front-end damage blocking the eastbound lanes. They found another car engulfed in flames down in a ditch with four people inside.
  Good Samaritans stopped and
  
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• Six injured after crash on Indiana Toll Road

  30-05-2023 05:45 via wane.com
  
  ORLAND, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating a crash that happened on the Indiana Toll Road between Angola and LaGrange Monday afternoon. Two vehicles were involved and six people were injured, according to ISP.
  It happened around 4:45 p.m. causing Interstate 80/90 to be shut down for several hours.
  Police say when they arrived on the scene they found a Lexus car blocking the eastbound lanes with heavy front-end damage. They found another car engulfed in flames in a ditch w
  
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• Automatic enrollment law set to reduce barrier of 21st Century Scholars program

  30-05-2023 05:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana state lawmakers are making it easier for more Hoosiers to receive help paying for college. All eligible students will be automatically enrolled into the 21st Century Scholars program due to the passing of House Bill 1449.It was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb on May 4th. The 21st Century Scholars program is an initiative to help more Hoosier students achieve a higher education. It gives students a full scholarship to any public college in Indiana, and a
  
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• Temps in the 90s later this week

  30-05-2023 04:46 via wane.com
  
  After our hot Memorial Day, the warmth continues as daytime high temperatures increase as the week rolls on. In fact, our first 90s of the year are coming our way soon.3 of the past 5 Memorial Days have had highs in the upper 80s.It's not a bad early morning to have windows open and fans on with temps falling to the upper 50s.Morning temps will be as low as the upper 50s. ‘Fire rainbow’ shines in sky over Fort Wayne on Memorial DayHigh pressure remains the main influence on our weath
  
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• Fort Wayne Fire Department investigates north side house fire

  30-05-2023 04:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department is investigating a house fire on Fort Wayne's north side.Firefighters responded just before 10 p.m. to a home on the 2000 block of Hidden River Dr.Monday night, according to Fort Wayne Dispatch.Witnesses told WANE 15 that the fire happened in the utility room of the home. Witnesses said no one was injured, and that a cat is still missing. It is unknown if the cat is injured.
  The fire remains under investigation. We will continue to provide
  
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