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• FWPD: One in life-threatening condition after moped crash

  03-06-2023 22:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a crash involving a moped at the intersection of Bluffton Road and Dade Drive at 2:31pm Saturday, June 3rd. US 30 back open after crash involving semitruckUpon arriving at the scene, officers spotted an adult male who was transported to a local hospital by EMS in serious condition. The adult male was later downgraded to life-threatening condition.
  Officials initially believe the driver of the moped was traveling northbound o
  
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• Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default

  03-06-2023 19:55 via wane.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt.The White House announced the signing, done in private at the White House, in an emailed statement in which Biden thanked congressional leaders for their partnership.
  The Treasury Department had warned that the country would start running short of cash to pay all of its bills on
  
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• Biden signs bill to raise debt ceiling

  03-06-2023 19:55 via wane.com
  
  President Biden on Saturday signed legislation to raise the debt ceiling into 2025 and avert a default, marking a significant bipartisan accomplishment amid divided government in Washington, D.C.The president signed the bill just days before Treasury officials warned the department would run out of money to pay the nation’s bills, potentially triggering a recession and harming the economy.In addition to raising the debt ceiling, the bill includes agreements on spending caps, claws back unu
  
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• Cement-filled toilets and dead fish: NC school district bars more than 80 seniors from graduation over 'pranks'

  03-06-2023 19:40 via wane.com
  
  (WGHP) – Some students call it a senior prank. Law enforcement officials call it vandalism.   In North Carolina, the school districts are filing charges.Over the last month, multiple school districts in the state have filed charges against students in connection with so-called pranks that, they say, are anything but harmless.The Burlington Police Department, for instance, recently announced that charges had been filed against seven students who were reportedly involved in an inci
  
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• Jump right in, Jury Pool is now open

  03-06-2023 18:55 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — The warmer weather is here and just in time is the opening of the Jury Pool.Located at 1702 Glencoe Boulevard New Haven, the regular pool hours will be 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The pool is closed on Mondays. DeKalb High School students almost to community improvement funding goalThe New Haven Community Center Park splash pad's daily hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. through Labor Day.For more information, visit the Jury Pool's
  
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• 100 'deadliest days' for teen drivers underway, AAA says

  03-06-2023 18:13 via wane.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The 100 "deadliest days" for younger drivers are underway, according to AAA.It’s the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day that teen drivers are most vulnerable on the roads, with 30% of deaths involving teen drivers nationwide occurring within those 100 days.“Summer is historically a dangerous time for teen drivers,” Megan Cooper, a spokesperson for AAA, said in a statement issued this past week.New teen drivers are three times more lik
  
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• DeKalb High School students almost to community improvement funding goal

  03-06-2023 17:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With less than three weeks left of their campaign, the Junior Auburn Main Street team is less than six thousand short of their goal.Water fountains with bottle fillers will be added to parks
  Junior Main Street is comprised of DeKalb High School students, in affiliation with Auburn Main Street. Whose goal is to improve the community. Both organizations are collaborating to increase water accessibility within all Auburn parks.As mentioned on their campaign page, the
  
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• Court docs: Man sentenced years after robbery turned killing

  03-06-2023 17:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Korta Thomas, 24, was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Friday after his participation in a 2020 robbery turned shooting.Thomas was initially charged with Felony Murder and Robbery related to the Dec. 2, 2020, killing of 24-year-old Hakeem O. Cage outside an apartment building in the Summit at Ridgewood Apartments complex.
  According to court records, he accepted a deal from the Allen County Prosecutor where he pleaded guilty to the robbery charges. The murder cha
  
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• 5 Miami County men arrested for not paying child support; 6 suspects remain

  03-06-2023 16:18 via wane.com
  
  MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. — Authorities in Miami County have arrested 5 men and have warrants for 6 more after finding they were not making child support payments during Child Support Amnesty Month.The investigation into non-payment of child support in Miami County began in March when the county prosecutor's office sent a statement to the local Peru Tribune newspaper warning those with delinquent child support payments that they will be arrested. The statement read:
  "Non-custodial parents with ch
  
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• Which states buy the most American cars?

  03-06-2023 16:02 via wane.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- Buying an American car has long been considered an act of patriotism, although the definition of buying American has become increasingly blurred.
  There are cars with American nameplates like Buick that are manufactured overseas, while some Volkswagens and Toyotas are assembled in the United States. However, buying a domestic brand versus a foreign one can still signal a sense of pride among proud Americans, even if being made in America isn’t exclusive to American brands.To d
  
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• Fort Wayne Community Fishing Club celebrates 24 years of Fishing Derby

  03-06-2023 16:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — At Reservoir Park on Saturday you can enjoy the 5 F's; Fish, Fun, Family, Friendship and Food.The Fort Wayne Community Fishing Club is hosting its annual Fishing Derby from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is the 24th year of this event.Kids 6-17 fish for free and one must bring their own equipment. Prizes are given out to winners in various categories.For more information on how to get involved or attend, click here.
  
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• Springtime Cycling with Fort4Fitness

  03-06-2023 15:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Casual riders and serious cyclists alike, spent Saturday morning cycling through downtown Fort Wayne.
  Starting at Promenade Park and finishing at The Landing, cyclists enjoyed the springtime temps at various distances and speeds.The Spring Cycle will be the first of Fort4Fitness's four annual events; followed by the Summer Sunset Relay on June 24, the Fall Festival on September 30, and the Winter Wonder Dash 2K/5K on November 17 and 18.
  
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• Fort Wayne Youtheatre set to host event, summer camps

  03-06-2023 15:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Do you have a bestie? Get ready to make brunch plans. Or, if you have a child looking for a summer camp the Fort Wayne Youtheatre has some answers.Executive/artistic director of the Fort Wayne Youtheatre Todd Espeland stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the upcoming Besties Brunch and the summer camps offered. You can learn more about those in the interview above.The Besties Brunch is on Saturday, June 10 at the Embassy Theatre. It starts at 10 a.m. Tickets start at
  
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• Indiana business owner dealing fraudulently checks

  03-06-2023 14:39 via wane.com
  
  SCOTTSBURG, Ind. (WANE) — A Southern Indiana businessman paid for services using fraudulent checks, totaling $302,000 in stolen monies.Indiana State Police received a tip from a victim that John Gibbs paid $10,000 worth of services with a fraud check. Gibbs is the owner of Gibbs Innovative Manufacturers Inc (GIM Inc).According to the ISP report, there are multiple other vendors who are potential victims and owed large payments by GIM Inc. Those vendors included various contractors in south
  
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• Indiana business owner arrested for dealing fraudulently checks

  03-06-2023 14:39 via wane.com
  
  SCOTTSBURG, Ind. (WANE) — A Southern Indiana businessman paid for services using fraudulent checks, totaling $302,000 in stolen monies.Indiana State Police received a tip from a victim that John Gibbs paid $10,000 worth of services with a fraud check. Gibbs is the owner of Gibbs Innovative Manufacturers Inc (GIM Inc).According to the ISP report, there are multiple other vendors who are potential victims and owed large payments by GIM Inc. Those vendors included various contractors in south
  
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• Indiana business owner arrested for dealing fraudulent checks

  03-06-2023 14:39 via wane.com
  
  SCOTTSBURG, Ind. (WANE) — A Southern Indiana businessman paid for services using fraudulent checks, totaling $302,000 in stolen monies.Indiana State Police received a tip from a victim that John Gibbs paid $10,000 worth of services with a fraud check. Gibbs is the owner of Gibbs Innovative Manufacturers Inc (GIM Inc).According to the ISP report, there are multiple other vendors who are potential victims and owed large payments by GIM Inc. Those vendors included various contractors in south
  
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• Silver Alert declared for South Bend teen

  03-06-2023 14:29 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WANE) — A Silver Alert is declared for 13-year-old Devyne Lewis of South Bend.
  According to the Indiana State Police press release, Devyne Lewis is a black female, 5 feet 1 inch tall, 120 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a dark blue polo shirt, tan shorts and white tennis shoes.Police are investigating her disappearance, as she went missing on Friday, June 2, at 8:00 a.m.  She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance
  
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• What a catch! Free Indiana Fishing Days 2023

  03-06-2023 13:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — This weekend is two of Indiana Department of Natural Resources Free Fishing Days over the summer.Today, head out to the North Dock at Promenade Park from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for free fishing Saturday and Sunday.After this weekend, the last Free Fishing Day is Sept. 23.What are Free Fishing Days? It is an opportunity for Indiana residents to fish the state’s public water. Residents are not required to have a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish
  
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• Fairly typical spring marked by tornado outbreak

  03-06-2023 04:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The end of May marks the end of Meteorological Spring! Overall, temperatures and precipitation ended up around our averages, but let's dive into the numbers.Our highest temperature of the season was 90° on May 30th. Our lowest temperature of the season was 18° on March 15th. We ended up right around where we should be in terms of the average seasonal temperature, although there were plenty of temperature swings that typically accompany spring in our section of t
  
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• West Noble student to graduate on time despite battle with cancer

  03-06-2023 02:59 via wane.com
  
  LIGONIER, Ind. (WANE) — High school was a trying time for West Noble High School's class of 2023.COVID-19 impacted the time they could have in the classroom, alongside the normal high school struggles of balancing a social life and an influx of homework.However, one student who will be walking across the stage to accept a diploma on Sunday had more to bear on her shoulders.
  "I had ovarian cancer, which is pretty rare for kids my age," said Rosa Gerambio.Her already hard task became At
  
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• West Noble student graduates on time despite battle with cancer

  03-06-2023 02:59 via wane.com
  
  LIGONIER, Ind. (WANE) — High school was a trying time for West Noble High School's class of 2023.COVID-19 impacted the time they could have in the classroom, alongside the normal high school struggles of balancing a social life and an influx of homework.But one student that will be walking across the stage to accept a diploma on Sunday had more to bear on her shoulders.
  "I had ovarian cancer, which is pretty rare for kids my age," said Rosa Gerambio.Her already hard task became Atlas-
  
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• Graphic Packaging to close Auburn site

  03-06-2023 02:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Atlanta-based Graphic Packaging will begin to close permanantly its Auburn site later this summer, according to a notice filed with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.The company says 70 employees at the converting facility, 1201 S. Grandstaff Drive, will be out of work around August 4, but that could change depending upon "multiple business plan factors."On its website, the company says it is the "leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solu
  
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• Auburn Fire Department appoints new fire chief

  03-06-2023 01:01 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, Deputy Fire Chief Doug Cox took over as fire chief of the Auburn Fire Department, replacing Chief Michael VanZile.VanZile is stepping down after 18 years in the role."I am pleased to be able to promote one of our own from within the department," said Auburn Mayor Mike Ley. "With Doug's background, experience and passion, the department is under great command. Southeast side farm market now open Fridays into NovemberCox joined the Auburn Fire Department in
  
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