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• Lucky Duck Consignment Sale leaves coliseum for new location

  11-06-2023 23:16 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) -- The Lucky Duck Children's Consignment Sale, a bi-annual sale for mothers and expecting moms, is moving from Fort Wayne to Auburn.The sale has long been held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
  The upcoming fall sale will be held at Kruse Plaza, according to a post on the Lucky Duck Children's Consignment Sale Facebook page.The post boasts a way to save money, as there will be no parking or Ticketmaster fees associated with pre-sale tickets for the sale at Kruse Plaz
  
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• Much-needed light rain continues this evening

  11-06-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  After 22 days without measurable rain in Fort Wayne, we finally picked up measurable rainfall today! This ties us for the 11th longest stretch ever with a trace or less of rain at the Fort Wayne International Airport. We'll take every drop of rain we can get to help with the drought conditions we are experiencing!Grab the umbrella as you're heading out the door this evening, as widespread light rain continues. Watch out for a few isolated pockets of heavier rain. Temperatures have dropped into t
  
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• Airline employee injured after emergency slide deploys in plane

  11-06-2023 20:36 via wane.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) - A Delta crew member was injured by an emergency slide Saturday after the flight made a diverted landing due to mechanical issues.
  The plane, flying from New York's JFK International to Los Angeles International, was diverted to Salt Lake City for a mechanical problem, according to a Salt Lake Airport representative.While flying to California, the captain reportedly announced to the 168 passengers on board that there was a problem with the backup system's temperature instr
  
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• USPS investigating after $28 check was altered and cashed for $4,200

  11-06-2023 19:37 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A month after a crook stole a check they mailed from their local post office, changed the amount and cashed it, Michael Musetta and his wife finally have their money back. However, the Florida couple still doesn't have answers on how they were robbed.
  A carbon copy of the check shows it was made out to Florida Blue Health Insurance on April 22 for $28.
  But a copy of the cashed check that their bank gave them shows a stranger cashed it for $4,200. The United States Post
  
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• The Seige of Fort Wayne, a reenactment

  11-06-2023 18:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On June 10 and 11, reenactors from across the country recreated the Siege of Fort Wayne during the War of 1812.The confluence of the Three Rivers was once the front line in a battle that could have decided the fate of the entire Northwest Territory. The Native Confederation allied with the British and clashed with the American forces to decide the fate of one of the last US outposts on the frontier. Had Fort Wayne fallen, Great Britain would have controlled the en
  
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• The 44th Annual Senior Games continues all month long

  11-06-2023 18:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Why wait till 2024 for the Olympics, when the Senior Games are here? The 2023 Senior Games kicks off, involving Fort Wayne's senior community with every game.Josh Ogle with the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation sat down with WANE 15 to discuss what games will be offered and how seniors can get involved.
  Senior Games runs from June 3 to July 6 across Fort Wayne.Recreational, competitive and board games are played; plus many more. To get involved with senior games, ei
  
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• A pay-what-you-can café in North Carolina is thriving

  11-06-2023 18:01 via wane.com
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — It's probably not something they teach at the nation's elite business schools: open a cafe, let people pay what they can, and give away tens of thousands of meals each year. But it's working for Maggie Kane.“We’ve been here for 5-and-a-half years, which is wild," says Kane about her cafe, A Place at the Table, on Hargett Street in downtown Raleigh. "Am I surprised? I’m surprised, every single day, by just how beautiful this place is. 
  
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• Tracking widespread light rain today

  11-06-2023 18:00 via wane.com
  
  After 22 days without measurable rain in Fort Wayne, we are finally experiencing a good widespread rainfall across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio today! We're also experiencing some cooler air compared to the above average start to the weekend.Sunday's rain looks to end the 11th longest stretch without measurable rain in Fort Wayne.
  Expect overcast skies and rain to continue this afternoon into the evening. There will be some isolated pockets of heavier rain and a few rumbles of thunder. W
  
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• AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile? Maps show which cell provider gives your area best coverage

  11-06-2023 17:39 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Considering changing your wireless carrier to get better service? You may want to check this map first.
  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created an interactive map comparing coverage from cell providers. We took a closer look at the coverage from the three largest companies, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.Looking at the country as a whole, Verizon and AT&T have the most coverage, with 55.05% and 55.11% of the country covered, respectively. While Verizon has some
  
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• 'You can dance, you can jive' with the 2023-2024 Embassy Broadway line-up

  11-06-2023 17:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — You can sit with us this Broadway season at the Embassy.Carly Myers, Chief Marketing Officer for the Embassy Theatre sits down with WANE 15 to share details on the 2023-2024 Broadway season. The Embassy reveals ‘Broadway at the Embassy’ shows for 2023-2024 season“Broadway at the Embassy” consists of a five-show series and two season add-on shows that start in October 2023 and end in May 2024:Main SeriesCome From Away – Oct. 25, 2
  
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• Cruise into Father's Day in Auburn

  11-06-2023 16:06 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — Have an interest in classic cars or a desire to ride in one? Father's Day weekend will be your chance.Director of Marketing & Communications of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Jonah Chrismore, cruises on into WANE 15 to talk Father's Day details.The event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., but those lined up by 3:00 p.m. are guaranteed a ride.
  It will be Sunday, June 18 at the Education and Exhibit Plaza on S. Wayne St in Auburn.The museum is asking for a $10 do
  
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• Rain in the forecast is a welcome sight today

  11-06-2023 16:00 via wane.com
  
  After 22 days without measurable rain in Fort Wayne, we're set to finally experience a good widespread rainfall across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio today! We're also set to experience some cooler temperatures over the next few days.Expect overcast skies this morning, with temperatures quickly rising into the 70s as we approach lunchtime. Rain will then move in this afternoon and last into the evening. There will be some isolated pockets of heavier rain and a few rumbles of thunder are al
  
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• Interstate 95 lanes partially collapse in Philadelphia after truck fire

  11-06-2023 15:47 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – Northbound Interstate 95 lanes have partially collapsed in Philadelphia after a truck caught fire under the highway, authorities said.Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management said in a tweet Sunday morning that all lanes of the interstate were closed in both directions due to "fire/road collapse"between Woodhaven and Aramingo exits."Other streets closed for the response," the agency added. "Avoid area. Plan and seek alternative travel routes."The agency tweeted earl
  
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• Public Safety Alert for young Fort Wayne siblings

  11-06-2023 14:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A Public Safety Alert has been issued for two Fort Wayne siblings.The alert states that 12-year-old Solman Solehahmad and his 14-year-old sister Selimah Solehahmad are headed to New York in an unknown vehicle.It describes Solman as 4' and 50 pounds. Wearing a blue/gray hoodie and ripped pants. There were no details for Selimah.Fort Wayne Police state that the vehicle left in the area of McKinnie Ave and S Calhoun St.
  If you have information on the missing teens, c
  
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• Police searching for 14-year-old Fort Wayne girl

  11-06-2023 14:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne Police issued a Public Safety Alert for two Fort Wayne siblings Sunday morning.The alert was for 12-year-old Solman Solehahmad and his 14-year-old sister Selimah Solehahmad.Fort Wayne Police said the 12-year-old boy was considered to be endangered, but he has since returned home.According to FWPD, Selimah is listed as a runaway after contacting her parents and saying she was picked up by an unknown 16-year-old and was headed for New York.She's described
  
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• Missing 14-year-old Fort Wayne girl is back home

  11-06-2023 14:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A girl who went missing along with her brother has safely returned back home.
  Fort Wayne Police issued a Public Safety Alert for the two Fort Wayne siblings Sunday morning.The alert was for 12-year-old Solman Solehahmad and his 14-year-old sister Selimah Solehahmad.Fort Wayne Police said the 12-year-old boy was considered to be endangered, but he has since returned home.According to FWPD, Selimah,was listed as a runaway after contacting her parents and saying she
  
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• Bodycam video shows former Colorado officer punching handcuffed woman

  11-06-2023 13:40 via wane.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Just-released body camera video shows a now-former Colorado police officer punching an in-custody woman in the face after she spits on him.Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran explained in a video released Friday why he fired Russell Maranto, 28, for unnecessary use of force.Rope resembling noose found at Virginia elementary schoolHe included a short clip of the body camera video showing the minutes before Maranto punched Angelia Hall, 59, in the face while she was in custody in
  
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• Silver Alert declared for 13-year old missing from Roanoke

  11-06-2023 04:49 via wane.com
  
  ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE) - The Huntington County Sheriff's Department has issued a Silver Alert for 13-year old Luis Fernando Fairchild.
  Luis is described as a male Honduran who is 4 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a gray Under Armour t-shirt, navy blue shorts and black tennis shoes. Silver Alert declared for Rush County teenLuis was last seen Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 12:10pm in Roanoke, Indiana. He is believed to be in extreme d
  
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• Rope resembling noose found at Virginia elementary school

  11-06-2023 00:24 via wane.com
  
  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Authorities are investigating after a small rope in the shape of a noose was found in a tree earlier this week at Newtown Elementary in Virginia Beach, Virginia."I am horrified by what can only be seen as a racially motivated act and can assure our community that VBCPS does not tolerate acts of hate of any kind," said Virginia Beach Superintendent Aaron Spence in a message to the school community. "We will fully support and cooperate with our law enforcement pa
  
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