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• Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn

  10-06-2023 23:52 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed hundreds to the White House on Saturday for a delayed Pride Month celebration aimed at showing LGBTQ+ people that his administration has their back at a time when advocates are warning of a spike in discriminatory legislation, particularly aimed at the transgender community, sweeping through statehouses.The event, which the administration described as the largest Pride event hosted at the White House, was initially scheduled for Thursday, but
  
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• 10 people shot, 1 stabbed, 1 dead in violent 24 hours

  10-06-2023 21:35 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- It’s been a very violent 24 hours for the city of Indianapolis. Since 2 p.m. on Friday, ten people have been shot, one resulting in death, while many others were injured, some in critical condition, and one person was stabbed.Among the ten people shot, three of them were children. This included a 13-year-old, a 11-year-old, and an 8-year-old. These shootings were believed to be accidental. Body found in Bluffton pond, investigation underwayHere is a breakdown of each of the
  
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• A pop-up spotlight for Fort Wayne's culinary offerings at The Landing

  10-06-2023 21:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Burgers, fries and craft cocktails along with live entertainment on a Saturday night.Mercado OTL and Chef Johnny Perez will be hosting a pop-up series "Mercadozn with Real Deal Food Group and Chef DZN." Happening on Saturday, June 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mercado OTL (111 W Columbia St. Unit 103).In addition to the food available for purchase, local Fort Wayne talent, DJ J. Tubbs will be providing live DJ entertainment all evening. This pop-up event is ca
  
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• Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber for years of attacks that killed 3, dies in prison at 81

  10-06-2023 20:52 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday. He was 81.
  Branded the “Unabomber” by the FBI, Kaczynski died at the federal prison medical center in Butner, North Carolina, Kristie Breshears, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons, told The Associated Press. He was found u
  
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• Silver Alert declared for Rush County teen

  10-06-2023 20:51 via wane.com
  
  RUSH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for 17-year-old, Valerie Tindall.
  According to the release Valerie Tindall is described as a white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 162 pounds, brown hair with hazel eyes, last seen wearing a light blue shirt, jean shorts and sandals, and driving a green 2000 Honda Accord with Indiana license plate ZYK833.Valerie is missing from Arlington, Indiana which is 47 miles southeast of Indianapolis and was last seen on Wednesday, J
  
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• Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, has died in federal prison at 81

  10-06-2023 19:47 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday. He was 81.
  Branded the “Unabomber” by the FBI, Kaczynski died at the federal prison medical center in Butner, North Carolina, Kristie Breshears, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons, told The Associated Press. He was found u
  
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• A Saturday stroll through the Fort

  10-06-2023 19:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Lots of events are happening across Fort Wayne. Check out some photos from some of the events today.Men's Health ExpoGarden Walk and Plant SalePresented By: Allen County Master Gardeners AssociationPBS's Explorers DayThis free, family-friendly day encourages little Explorers to keep the love of learning throughout the summer months.Fort Wayne youtheatre Besties BrunchSOUTHSIDE LOVE Link-upThe SOUTHSIDE LOVE Link-up is a community event that was started 3 years ago
  
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• Theodore 'Ted' Kaczynski, the 'Unabomber,' dies in federal prison

  10-06-2023 19:10 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday. He was 81.Branded the “Unabomber” by the FBI, Kaczynski died at the federal prison medical center in Butner, North Carolina, Kristie Breshears, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons, told The Associated Press. He was fou
  
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• FW Cycle House honoring Owen Scheele

  10-06-2023 18:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — FW Cycle House, LLC dedicates a day of classes to the Owen Scheele Memorial Fund, Inc.Classes will be in honor and memory of Owen Scheele, a Carroll High School student who passed away from his battle with cancer at 17 years old.
  FW Cycle House offered multiple group fitness classes for the community including circuit training, indoor cycle, outdoor tone, and fusion classes where modalities are blended. Classes will be custom built and modifications available so e
  
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• Celebrate Ft. Wayne automobile roots with the Renaissance Car Show

  10-06-2023 17:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — From modern to classic cars, check out Fort Wayne's rich automobile history at the Renaissance Car Show.Dawn Ritchie cruises on into WANE 15 to chat about what to expect at the car show.Check out a wide selection of cars on Friday, June 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. with awards at 7:45 p.m. It is held at Renaissance Pointe YMCA (2323 Bowser Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46803)All show cars, hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome, wit
  
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• The Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is back, bringing new items for 2023

  10-06-2023 17:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Vera Bradley outlet sale is back; get ready to get your fix of pursues, bags, totes and more.
  Kelly Brown Vera Bradley Vice President of Retail Sales stop at WANE 15 to discuss all the new and returning items coming to the sale.The sale begins on Wednesday, June 14 through Sunday, June 18. With select ticketed and non-ticketed times within those days. For full details on how to get tickets and times, click here.
  
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• Get groovy at the 2nd Annual Barks & Mews Gala

  10-06-2023 17:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Calling all dog and cat lovers, the 2nd Annual Barks & Mews Gala will benefit Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control's Angel Fund.Abigail Reyes joins Charles Benberry to discuss how you can still attend and support local animals.The event takes place on June 17, 2023, at Purdue Fort Wayne Walb Student Union; from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fort Wayne Farmer’s Market continues year-roundDoors open at 5:00 p.m. and is hosted by WANE 15's very own Emily Dwire.
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• These Indiana metropolitan counties see the most total motor vehicle thefts

  10-06-2023 16:00 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) – Motor vehicle thefts saw a record increase in 2022, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. As people prepare for vacations and summer travel, it’s important to know which areas of Indiana you’re more likely to see vehicles stolen in.To get a better sense of how common vehicle thefts are in areas of Indiana, we dug into the federal statistics.FBI data from 2021 shows how many recorded motor vehicle theft reports took place in a given county. The FBI&r
  
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• Indiana State Police investigate domestic battery call turned officer-involved shooting

  10-06-2023 15:27 via wane.com
  
  ELWOOD, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana State Police are investigating a Friday shooting that involved an officer.
  Just before 3:00 p.m. on Friday June 9, Elwood officers responded to an alleged domestic battery between the 1300 and 1400 block of South L St.
  According to the ISP release, when officers got to the scene, they learned that suspect fled to a wooded area. After a couple hours of searching for the suspect, 26-year old Dakota McCreary of Noblesville was spotted near the 1200 block of South
  
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• 9 people shot in San Francisco's Mission District during 'targeted' incident, police say

  10-06-2023 15:19 via wane.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Nine people were shot in San Francisco's historic Mission District on Friday night during what appeared to be a "targeted" incident, the San Francisco Police Department said.
  Officers responded to the site of the shooting just after 9 p.m. to find "multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds," police said. Medical personnel were requested to transport the victims to local hospitals.The extent of the victims' injuries had not been disclosed as of Friday night, thou
  
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• Bit-O-Honey cuts the wrapper, unveiling new Ohio production facility

  10-06-2023 14:40 via wane.com
  
  BRYAN, Ohio (WANE) — Sweet like honey, Spangler Candy celebrates the beginning of a new production.First appearing in 1924, Bit-O-Honey is known for its soft taffy texture and its real roasted almonds and honey ingredients. Bit-O-Honey and Dum Dums both first appeared in the same year.Spangler Candy Chairman and CEO Kirk Vashaw
  A "wrapper-cutting" ceremony took place on Friday, June 9, at Spangler Candy Company's West Campus.Following comments by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, U
  
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• Dry conditions put young trees at risk

  10-06-2023 14:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With the continued dry conditions and lack of heavy rainfall; young trees might not survive the summer without help.The Fort Wayne Park and Recreation Department arborists are encouraging residents to assist young trees with supplemental watering.Soil type and amount of rainfall will govern the amount of watering that is necessary. It is recommended to water for 30 seconds or more with a rain head or fan spray nozzle every other day during the summer months.
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• 4 children survived a plane crash and 40 days alone in the Amazon jungle. The youngest is a baby

  10-06-2023 13:42 via wane.com
  
  BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Four Indigenous children survived an Amazon plane crash that killed three adults and then wandered on their own in the jungle for 40 days before being found alive by Colombian soldiers.The announcement of their rescue on Friday brought a happy ending to a saga that had captivated many Colombians, a watch with highs and lows as searchers frantically combed through the rainforest hunting for the youngsters.President Gustavo Petro celebrated the news upon returning fro
  
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• Talevski case sets national nursing home precedent

  10-06-2023 03:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Allen County nursing homes, and nursing homes across the nation, will be playing by a different set of rules in court thanks to an Indiana case that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
  Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski, originated when Gorgi Talevski sued a nursing home under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA).
  "He alleged violations of these federal regulations and was suing to enforce those regulations as a private cit
  
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• ISP: Ossian man arrested for possession of child pornography

  10-06-2023 00:31 via wane.com
  
  WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — An Ossian man faces a single count of possession of child pornography following a monthslong investigation by Indiana State Police (ISP).In April, ISP started an investigation based on a tip received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.The investigation led to authorities executing a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of S. Ogden Street in Ossian. Body found in Bluffton pond, investigation underwayAs a result, police arrested 33-year
  
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• Singer, model tried to traffic more than 200 pounds of cocaine in SUV: sheriff's office

  10-06-2023 00:01 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) – A singer-songwriter from Van Nuys, California and her fitness influencer friend may be facing federal charges after they were arrested in Alabama last week while allegedly trafficking more than 200 pounds of cocaine, according to reports.Racquelle Dolores Anteola, 34, of Van Nuys and Melissa Dufour, 36, of Miramar, Florida, were arrested early Thursday while driving on Interstate 10 in Mobile County, Alabama, according to local media outlet Lagniappe.Racquelle Dolores Anteola of V
  
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